Devils Backbone Juicy Magic is a beer produced by Devils Backbone Brewing Company, a craft brewery located in Virginia, United States. This beer falls under the category of New England style IPA, which is known for its hazy appearance and juicy flavors. Juicy Magic is brewed using a combination of malted barley, wheat, and oats, which contribute to its smooth and creamy mouthfeel. The use of oats in particular adds some thickness to the beer and enhances the overall texture. The beer is also generously hopped with varieties such as Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado, providing it with intense fruity and citrusy flavors. The appearance of Devils Backbone Juicy Magic is typically hazy and opaque, thanks to the addition of oats and wheat.
The appearance of Devils Backbone Juicy Magic is typically hazy and opaque, thanks to the addition of oats and wheat. It has a golden or light orange color, which is reminiscent of tropical fruits. The aroma of this beer is often described as vibrant and bursting with tropical fruit notes, such as mango, pineapple, and citrus.
Juicy Magic
Devils Backbone Brewing Company
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Beer Geek Stats | Print Shelf Talker From: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Virginia, United States Style: American IPA
Ranked #2,869 ABV: 7% Score: 85
Ranked #21,330 Avg: 3.76 | pDev: 9.04% Reviews: 18 Ratings: 34 Status: Active Rated: Jul 21, 2023 Added: Feb 04, 2020 Wants: 0 Gots: 3
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Rated: 4.25 by trickynicky from Maryland
Reviewed by TheBigBoy from Pennsylvania
3.12 /5 rDev -17%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Devils does other styles better. They have some work yo do with juicy and hazy.. Not horrible but not avg either. Maybe a good choice for less craft guests.
Reviewed by Lucular from Maryland
3.74 /5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
6 oz draft pour. Appearance is translucent pale yellow with an off-white head. Aroma and flavor feature lightly bitter citrusy hops, pine, and biscuity malt. Mouthfeel is slightly boozy with average body and carbonation. Solid.
Reviewed by BuxMontBeerLover from Pennsylvania
4 /5 rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On draft at TJ Smith's in Warrington, PA
Arrived in a pint glass. Appearance was a translucent, golden yellow color. Thin whitish, film of a head.
Nice aroma of piney, citrusy goodness.
Very good IPA with flavors of malts, citrus, pine and tropical fruits. Very easy drinking. ABV is not noticeable. Slightly bitter aftertaste.
Thinner consistency, medium carbonation.
Overall, a very good tasting IPA. I have tasted other DB offerings and this ranks as one of the better brews I've enjoyed from them. cheers!
Reviewed by Gansito_Slim from Texas
4.07 /5 rDev +8.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Drank from 12oz can "Best by 05/23/23" - Today is 03/27/23
Light, spritzy mouthfeel - Smashable! Not gross after cracking can #4. "Juicy" fruits coming from the hops, as expected. Boquet is, in fact, quite dank at this ripe age of the brew. Everything else here is very "pale". What else do you want from an IPA?
Final note: Sexy buck on the box so I had to purchase it. Sorry, that's how I roll. Yall like titties, I like horns.
Rated: 3.42 by HanktheTank94
Reviewed by ramseye4 from Virginia
3.53 /5 rDev -6.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A- pours a weak looking cooper color with two finger head that rapidly goes away
S- pine, orange, tangerine, lemon
T-Hops, pine resin, a bit of orange. This isn’t juicy. As a West Coast IPA it’s good. But there is no juicy in this magic.
M- decent body, weird after taste consistency
O-If it didn’t have juicy slapped all over it, I would probably have rated it higher as it’s a solid basic IPA. But as an NEIPA it seems like they just slapped a juicy label on a normal Ipa and called it a day. I’m not even into big juicy hazy bois but I also don’t like being misled
Rated: 3.89 by KC_beerman from Missouri
Reviewed by HarlotBronte from District of Columbia
3.59 /5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
L: Clear gold body with a dense white head. Good retention.
S: Tropical fruit, citrus
T: Juicy pineapple and mango. Lacking any bitterness or malt though.
F: A bit thin and watery for a 7% beer.
O: Has some flaws, but still a decent IPA.
Reviewed by edthehead from Maryland
4.1 /5 rDev +9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Can pour down the center of a tulip glass. Slightly murky yellow with moist fruity head. Smell and taste is tropical and citrus fruit, hoppy, slight sweetness. Mouthfeel is moderate and creamy.
Rated: 3.75 by brewerburgundy from West Virginia
Rated: 3.85 by Jcal2023 from Pennsylvania
Reviewed by daliandragon from Maryland
4.06 /5 rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nice head and tasty bread note and tropical fruit so the early pieces are in place. Kind of dry in flavor, with medicinal and herbal notes but little bitterness as such. Solid resin action in the finish. Worth a try for the style.
3.83 /5 rDev +1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Smells sweet. Kind of tropical fruit and mild hops. Tastes of pineapple and a hint of mango. Not too bitter, kind of sweet actually. If you’re looking for a super hoppy IPA experience, this may fall short for you. It’s a thin, sweet beer and is easy drinking. I would recommend this for someone who is interested in trying an IPA but doesn’t really like a super bitter hop explosion.
Reviewed by JayQue from Virginia
3.77 /5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Good IPA!! I had 2 12 oz. cans at Bonzer's Shack in Kill Devil Hills NC. Poured into a pint glass, this beer presented a beautiful clear gold color with a medium sized frothy white head. Head retention was pretty good considering it was served in a frosted pint glass. There was some lacing on the glass. A good looking beer. Aroma and taste included good bitterness, some piney and fruity (orange, mango etc.) hops and some biscuity malt. Mouthfeel is nicely bitter and crisp. No hint of alcohol despite 7% .abv. A solid IPA.
Reviewed by jadpsu from Georgia
3.71 /5 rDev -1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
LOOK: Pours a bright and clear pale straw to gold color with a slightly off white head that fades rather quickly to a thin skin. It does provide some decent side glass lace.
AROMA: Tropical fruits, including some mango. Also get a little apricot and floral aromatic hops.
TASTE: Tropical, citrus fruits are prominent here.
A bit thin and falls short of being a beer to brag on. Not bad but not a head turner.
Rated: 3.08 by Humanusfermentum from Virginia
Rated: 3 by McBraniel from Virginia
Reviewed by PathofChaos from Maryland
3.14 /5 rDev -16.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Appearance:
Pristine, yellow-gold with streamers of champagne bubbles, culminating in a tremendous of head of billowy, white suds. But, as the saying goes: twice as bubbly, half as long. Those two fingers of foam disappear quicker than if they’d just been hit with court-ordered alimony.
Bouquet:
A lightning strike of red mango, apricot, and sweetgrass.
Feel:
Light, watery body made to loosen its belt a few notches by the presences of sinuous hop oils which prevent it from being sallow. Carbonation comes in goes in sudden, sharp tickles that fizzle out on the tip of the tongue like spent firecrackers.
Taste:
Timid, herbal hops vapidly jumbled together with dehydrated lemon rind. Finishes on an obscure, but not altogether unwelcome, powdered malt dryness.
Overall:
I guess the “magic” component is that its flavor, aroma, and head all disappear suddenly? Its like you’re just beginning to enjoy the ale’s aspects then some crazed magician sticks his wand in your face and *poof* gone.
Reviewed by BeerAndGasMasks from Virginia
3.77 /5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
From the can, it pours a clear golden color with a nice dense white head that lasts and leaves lacing. In the nose, it is citrus forward. In the mouth, it is lightly citrus and malty. Pleasant.
Rated: 3.85 by Jcal2023 from Pennsylvania
Upon tasting Juicy Magic, one can expect a burst of juicy and fruity flavors. The tropical fruit flavors are well-balanced with a slight bitterness from the hops, resulting in a refreshing and satisfying taste. The beer has a medium body and a moderate level of carbonation, making it easy to drink and enjoy. Devils Backbone Juicy Magic is a popular beer among craft beer enthusiasts who appreciate the juicy and tropical flavors characteristic of New England style IPAs. It pairs well with a variety of foods, including grilled meats, spicy dishes, and tangy cheeses. It is best enjoyed fresh and served chilled. Overall, Devils Backbone Juicy Magic is a flavorful and refreshing beer that showcases the best qualities of New England style IPAs. With its hazy appearance, tropical aromas, and juicy flavors, it is a great choice for those looking to explore the world of craft beer..
Reviews for "How Devil's Backbone Juicy Magic nailed the balance between hoppy and juicy"
1. John - 2/5 stars: I was extremely disappointed with Devil's Backbone Juicy Magic. The flavor was not at all what I expected. It had a strange mix of flavors that didn't complement each other well. The citrus taste was overpowering and left a bitter aftertaste. I found the overall experience to be unpleasant, and I do not plan on purchasing this beer again.
2. Sarah - 1/5 stars: I regret buying Devil's Backbone Juicy Magic. The name is misleading because there was nothing magical about the taste. It was overly hoppy and had a strange, artificial fruit flavor that was off-putting. The beer was also too carbonated, which made it unpleasant to drink. Overall, I found this beer to be a waste of money and would not recommend it to anyone.
3. Mark - 2/5 stars: Devil's Backbone Juicy Magic fell far short of my expectations. The flavor was bland and lacked any distinct characteristics. It tasted like a watered-down version of other, better IPAs I have tried. The beer also had a thin mouthfeel that was not enjoyable. I was hoping for a more flavorful and bold experience, but this beer failed to deliver.
4. Emily - 2/5 stars: Devil's Backbone Juicy Magic did not live up to its hype for me. The aroma was off-putting, with a strong floral scent that was overwhelming. The taste was mediocre at best, with a lack of complexity and depth. It felt like a generic IPA that didn't stand out in any way. I was hoping for a more unique and enjoyable drinking experience, but unfortunately, this beer did not deliver.