18th Street Deal With The Devil 4P is a Citra-hopped Imperial IPA from 18th Street Brewery in Indiana, sold as a 4-pack at 8.5% ABV. Scoring a 96 on BeerAdvocate across 420 ratings, this unfiltered double IPA has earned a strong reputation among hop-forward beer drinkers for its unusual balance of tropical intensity and drinkability despite its substantial alcohol content. Quick Facts: ABV: 8.5% | IBU: 75 | Origin: Gary/Hammond, Indiana | Style: Imperial IPA | Brewery: 18th Street Brewery Production & Heritage 18th Street Brewery operates out of Gary and Hammond, Indiana, and has built a devoted Midwest following with aggressive, hop-driven beers. Deal With The Devil is brewed with a heavy Citra hop bill and left unfiltered, yielding a hazy pour with pronounced tropical aromatics. At 75 IBUs, the bitterness registers firmly but is tempered by a supportive caramel malt backbone — a construction that reviewers have compared favorably to offerings from fellow Indiana powerhouse 3 Floyds. The result sits in an interesting stylistic space: West Coast hop intensity wrapped in a soft, pillowy body more common to New England-style IPAs. Tasting Notes Aroma: Ripe peach and apricot lead, followed by bursts of grapefruit zest and pineapple. A secondary wave of pine resin and light floral notes develops as the beer warms in the glass. Taste: The entry is citrus-sweet, with clementine and orange flavors landing immediately on the palate. Mid-palate brings caramel malt richness and a pronounced pine bitterness that anchors the tropical fruit. Grassy hop character and gooseberry emerge toward the peak, adding herbal complexity beneath the fruit-forward top notes. Finish: Medium-long with a sticky, resinous bitterness that clings to the palate. Lingering grapefruit pith and a gentle malt sweetness close things out cleanly for a beer of this weight. How to Drink Deal With The Devil Pour into a tulip glass or wide-mouth IPA glass at 45–50°F to let the hop aromatics fully expand. This beer is built for drinking fresh and on its own — the hop complexity rewards undivided attention. For a beer cocktail application, a Michelada works well given the citrus intensity, a Beermosa pairs the tropical fruit notes with fresh orange juice for a brunch serve, and a Hop Shandy (half beer, half lemonade) tames the bitterness for warm-weather sessions. Best For Sharing with hop-obsessed friends during a craft beer tasting night Gifting to an IPA enthusiast who appreciates Midwest craft brewing Pairing with a backyard barbecue featuring bold, smoky flavors Adding to a curated beer lineup alongside other top-rated Indiana brews Frequently Asked Questions What does Deal With The Devil taste like? It delivers a wave of tropical fruit — peach, apricot, grapefruit, and pineapple — over a caramel malt base with firm pine bitterness. The overall impression is juicy and full-bodied without tasting syrupy or over-sweet. How does Deal With The Devil compare to 3 Floyds IPAs? Multiple reviewers have noted a stylistic resemblance to 3 Floyds' hop-forward beers, citing similar resinous bitterness and bold citrus profiles. Deal With The Devil tends toward a softer, hazier body, whereas 3 Floyds' flagship IPAs often lean more aggressively into West Coast dryness. Is Deal With The Devil good for sipping on its own? Yes — at 8.5% ABV with complex layered hop character, it rewards slow, deliberate drinking and is best enjoyed fresh from a proper glass rather than straight from the can. Where is Deal With The Devil made? It is brewed by 18th Street Brewery, which operates locations in Gary and Hammond, Indiana. The brewery is a well-known fixture in the Northwest Indiana craft beer scene. What foods pair well with Deal With The Devil? Spicy Thai curry matches well with the tropical fruit notes, cutting through the heat. Grilled burgers with sharp cheddar complement the caramel malt backbone. Fish tacos with mango salsa echo the citrus and stone fruit aromatics. Aged Gouda brings a nutty sweetness that balances the resinous bitterness. Jerk chicken stands up to the hop intensity while mirroring the beer's tropical character. What sizes does Deal With The Devil come in? This listing is for a 4-pack; 18th Street Brewery also distributes select beers in draft format at their taprooms and partner locations. Is Deal With The Devil worth the price? With a BeerAdvocate score of 96 and strong community ratings on Untappd, Deal With The Devil positions as a premium craft Imperial IPA that over-delivers for its tier. It competes directly with nationally recognized double IPAs at a comparable or lower price point. Why Deal With The Devil? A 96-point BeerAdvocate rating places this squarely among the highest-regarded IPAs in Indiana — a state already stacked with elite hop-forward breweries. The Citra-driven hop bill produces a tropical intensity that many double IPAs aim for but few achieve without veering into cloying sweetness, and the unfiltered approach preserves aromatic oils that filtered competitors lose. At 8.5% ABV with 75 IBUs, it hits a rare balance point: big enough to impress seasoned IPA drinkers, smooth enough to remain dangerously sessionable for its strength. For anyone exploring the best of Midwest craft brewing, this is a benchmark expression.
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