Those regional outfits have become national brands since being brought into the Anheuser-Busch’s fold, and it appears Devils Backbone is about to share the same destiny. Steve Crandall, Devils Backbone’s co-founder and chief executive, says in a press release that he and the rest of the brewery’s management team are staying on through the Anheuser-Busch acquisition “for many years,” but the merger suggests Devils Backbone won’t be just a mid-Atlantic speciality for much longer.Īnheuser-Busch is putting Devils Backbone in its High End portfolio, which includes mass-market brands Stella Artois and Shock Top, but also a number formerly independent craft breweries the corporation has bought in recent years, including Chicago’s Goose Island, Long Island’s Blue Point, Seattle’s Elysian (maker of an infamous pumpkin peach amber ale), and Colorado’s Breckenridge Brewery. Its Vienna Lager, Eight Point IPA, and Danzig porter are frequently stocked at Washington-area bars and stores last year it started expanding throughout the South with sales in North Carolina and Tennessee. The sale, the cash value of which is not public, brings Devils Backbone into a group of other regional craft breweries that Anheuser-Busch has been buying up over the past several years.īased in Nelson County, about 150 miles southwest of DC, Devils Backbone has been one of Virginia’s fastest-growing breweries since it opened in 2008, producing about 67,000 barrels last year. Learn more about Devil’s Backbone on Real Ale’s website, Untappd and Beer Advocate.The world’s largest brewer’s acquisition of craft-beer brands hit Virginia’s brewing scene Tuesday when Anheuser-Busch announced it is taking over Devils Backbone Brewing Company. That said, all their stuff is good and I would happily recommend any of it.Ĭonnect with Sargent Suds on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you’ve never tried Real Ale’s fare, go ahead and start with this one. It is well flavored, well balanced and packs a punch ABV wise. TL DRĭevil’s Backbone is an excellent beer. Devil’s Backbone is great, but I also enjoy Fireman’s Four, Pinsetter and Lost Gold IPA. If you’ve never tried one of Real Ale’s brews, I would highly recommend picking up any of them. As stated above, this beer is surprisingly session-able. Compare that to many beers that are more likely to be in the 4-5% range, and Devil’s Backbone is excellent value for money (purely when considering alcohol content).Įven better is, despite its strong alcohol content, Devil’s Backbone doesn’t taste overly boozy. It’s somewhat unusual to find a beer with an 8.1% ABV sold in 12 oz bottles that come in a six pack.
It is much stronger than many beers on the market. That said, you may want to think twice before doing so because… Taste wise, it is extremely session-able. At the same time, the flavor profile is not so strong that it becomes overpowering. It has enough complexity to be intriguing and not taste like watery garbage. I thoroughly enjoy this beer for two reasons. Recent Review: Deschutes Hop Slice Summer Ale The aftertaste maintains both flavors for a short period, but dissipates to almost zero between each gulp. Its flavors are a great combination of bitter and sweet. The main recognizable smell is somewhat malty.ĭespite its light coloration, Devil’s Backbone is surprisingly thick. Aroma wise, nothing is particularly strong. It is highly carbonated and builds a medium head.
Devil’s Backbone presents with a transparent, amber color when poured into a glass.
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