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pDev: 10.22%
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Revolution Brewing Company - Brewpub visit their website
Illinois, United States

Style | ABV
American IPA |  6.50% ABV

Availability: Year-round. can (76), on-tap (47), bottle (5), growler (4), cask (1)

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Thorpe429

Illinois

4.15/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

On tap at the brewpub - December 27, 2010.

Pours a nice orange-copper color with a good white head and some nice lacing. The nose is quite nice and strong and I really enjoy the hop components. Strong floral and citrus notes. A hint of pine. The flavor isn't quite as powerful. Mild bready malt in the background though this is mostly about the hops. Mouthfeel is medium with a really nice level of bitterness. Drinks quite well. Another hit from Revolution, a brewery I am excited to eventually get back to.

Serving type: on-tap

01-04-2011 01:12:44 | More by Thorpe429
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brentk56

North Carolina

4.38/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: Pours a clear amber color with an inch of foam that leaves dotty lacing behind

Smell: Floral, with citrus fruit (grapefruit and Mandarin orange) tones; cakey, shortbread malts, as well

Taste: Shortbread malt flavors, up front, with the hops following quickly behind, bringing the Ruby Red grapefruit and Mandarin orange tones; after the swallow, the bitterness persists, but the malts return to balance the profile a bit; make no mistake, however, this is a hoppy beer

Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation

Overall: A very nice, easy-to-drink, IPA; nicely balanced with all flavors blending together

Serving type: can

02-26-2013 22:06:25 | More by brentk56
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UCLABrewN84

California

4/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to GRG1313 for sharing this one at his tasting.

Pours a clear orange with a foamy white head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Foamy rings of lace line the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, citrus fruit, and citrus zest aromas. Taste is much the same with citrus zest flavors on the finish. There is a mild amount of hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a good level of carbonation with a crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a good beer that is tasty and easy to drink.

Serving type: can

05-07-2013 03:49:10 | More by UCLABrewN84
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BEERchitect

Kentucky

3.85/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

And a hero it is not- in fact, with the onslaught of hops that dominate the session, those who have more of a sweet tooth might find this beer more of a villain.

A beautiful collage of orange, amber, and copper is captured with a highlight of hazy appearances. Capped by an eggshell white head and residual lacing, the beer has the standard appearance of all-things-pale ale.

A blend of citrus, pine, and caramel swirl about the nose with the hoppy fruitiness and herbal components leading the way. Caramelized bread or bread crust come to mind as the malts support the hops but don't interfere with the floral dominance.

Hop dominance continues in taste, but not before the hearty caramel sweetness sets the stage early- bread crust slightly burnt caramel, and starchy grains coat the palate as serves as a buffer for the sharp citrusy taste of grapefruit juice, pine needles, mulled hop leaves, and herbal grasses rise from a floral flavor and into a fruity-earthy mid palate before turning sappy bitter to finish. Light on chlorophyll hop vegetation, the beer is otherwise free from yeasty spice or fruity esters.

Richer malt flavors also bring with it a heavier malt base that keeps the beer from complete bitter dominance. But the extra weight prevents the classic dryness that I expect in IPAs. Still the beer is decidedly malty-dry, resinous, and warm with spicy alcohol to finish the beer cleanly and crisply. Only a linger of hop bitterness lasts in the throat.

As a drier midwest-style IPA, the beer will settle well with hop heads of any region or level of hop focus.

Serving type: on-tap

07-07-2012 18:55:08 | More by BEERchitect
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TMoney2591

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in a shaker pint glass at Durty Nellie's.

Figured since I paid the cover, I should at least make it worth my while in here and grab a second beer. This one pours a rosy amber topped by a finger of cream foam. The nose comprises grapefruit zest, light pine resin, light caramel, and mandarin orange. The taste brings in more of the same, with more citrus fruits tossed in for good measure. The caramel balances things out pretty nicely without getting either too strong or too sweet. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a fairly creamy feel. Overall, a very nice IPA, something I would not mind drinking on a decently normal basis.

Serving type: on-tap

02-03-2012 07:14:57 | More by TMoney2591
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zeff80

Missouri

4.2/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Poured a clear, copper color with a one-finger, white head of bubbly foam. Nice retention and it left sticky rings of lace on the glass.

S - It smelled very piney with some strong citrus notes. Some burnt toast aroma, too.

T - It tasted of pine and orange zest with a sweet caramel backbone. Good burnt toast maltiness. Great balance.

M - It was crisp, sharp and very smooth. A medium bodied IPA with a dry, clean finish.

O - This is a really nice IPA. I'm glad I was able to stop by Revolution and try it on tap.

Serving type: on-tap

07-06-2011 00:27:23 | More by zeff80
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Knapp85

Pennsylvania

4.35/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured out as a nice golden yellow color with a soft white head on top. The retention and lacing look really good here. The smell of the beer is very nice, loaded with hoppy citrus and pine aromas. The taste is much like the nose, very solid tasting brew for sure. The mouthfeel is very good here too, very nice oily feel with a good carbonation to cut it a little. Overall it's a great IPA. I would drink more of this anytime.

Serving type: can

02-07-2013 20:26:19 | More by Knapp85
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emerge077

Illinois

4.43/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Had two of these tonight with dinner, have to say it's a solid Chicago IPA. We got the rundown from the bartender: Simcoe, Amarillo, Centennial, Chinook, and Cascade varieties in this one.

Bright orange, high clarity, plenty of sticky lace in the tulip glass. The tulip seemed to concentrate the aroma, which was pungent and citrusy, bordering on tropical. Very clean and appealing, also resinous and packing a punch at the same time.

Flavors were dominated by citrus, with a finely balanced malt presence. Very green and resinous hops in the flavor, plenty of IBU's for those who crave bitterness. The name of the game here is balance though. It had a fullness, but was light enough to put back a couple. A growler would be no problem. Glad to see this IPA on the scene, it's a contender...

Serving type: on-tap

02-12-2010 04:50:31 | More by emerge077
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WVbeergeek

Ohio

4.26/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

This one got me from the first sight of the can, the Hop Head commander with the paratrooping hops really made me want to try some. Pours a crystal clear copper color with large bubble creamy off white head. Nose is a raw assault of hops, green fresh, mango, passionfruit, grapefruit it's all in there this smells of hop bomb status. Waves of bitter hops come across the palate, with fruit citrus, mango tropical tones and pine herbal bitter notes I love the mix of hops, ample sweetness balances out the beer. One hoppy ass beer, in a can it holds up nicely fresh hops were packed in properly to allow for minimal air and light exposure leading to really fresh tasting hops. Malts give off a mango juicy finish with the assault of hops that the beer offers at the end I paired it with an H. Upmann Legacy petite corona beautiful smoke attributes leading to a great cigar/beer combo. Medium bodied ale with an oily resinous texture, well carried out carbonation levels it doesn't get much better than this. Great mouthpuckering bitterness balanced with hop flavor and malt sweetness it's a beautiful hop bomb of a canned beer, I will seek more out.

Serving type: can

04-27-2013 19:51:28 | More by WVbeergeek
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RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

4.08/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Nice somewhat salty IPA that is sure to kick in my hop allergy. Thick and meaty hop tones overall; slightly over done if I'm going to be honest. Carbonation seems a bit too nippy on my tongue. Smooth though overall. A good IPA. I wish I could have tried more beers from this brewery, but such is life. And such is my tolerance.

Serving type: on-tap

04-14-2012 08:14:38 | More by RblWthACoz
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rhoadsrage

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

(Served in a tulip)

A- Just a touch of haze sets off this golden yellow body with a thin white film that last a good long bit. There is a gentle carbonation of tiny bubbles that glide to the surface.

S- A nice green earthy hops is fresh growing a bit as it warms but still stays pretty mellow.

T- The green hops are slightly dry with some softer fruity hop notes coming through. A pine hop note comes through in the finish. There is a soft hop pungency that lingers but no real hop bitterness.

M- The medium-light mouthfeel has a gentle carbonation and no alcohol heat noticed.

O- This is a very drinkable IPA that goes down fast and quick. The hops are easy going but there is a nice depth and flavor to them without any big bitterness.

Serving type: can

01-02-2013 21:20:22 | More by rhoadsrage
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mdfb79

New York

4.1/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

From 01/21/13 notes. had this on tap at the brewpub in Chicago.

a - Pours a clear golden color with one inch of bright white head and moderate carbonation evident. Looks pretty nice.

s - Smells of citrus hops, grapefruit, tropical fruits, fruity malts, pine hops, and some light floral hops. Lots of citrus and hops; very nice nose.

t - Tastes of citrus hops, tropical fruits, grapefruit, fruity malts, and some light pine hops. Taste has more tropical fruit than the nose and some light bitterness. Very nice, though I like the nose a touch better.

m - Medium bodied IPA and moderate carbonation, with some light bitterness.

o - Overall a really nice IPA; I know they are different styles but I liked this better than their Kemps Landing (and the Eugene Porter for that matter); favorite Revolution beer so far. Nice hoppy nose and overall pretty easy to drink; would definitely get it again.

Serving type: on-tap

01-24-2013 23:30:02 | More by mdfb79
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Kegatron

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap @ Revolution Brewing Company (Chicago, IL) on 8/7/10. Served in a tulip glass.

Pours a brilliant looking crystal clear copper, topped with a cap of off-white foamy head. This maintains a great foamy richness to it, which leaves sticky rings of lacing down the sides of the glass. The aroma is floral, spicy, piney, and citric, with more bitter grapefruit notes being balanced out with sweeter tropical ones. Bready smelling caramel character also adds a good deal of sweetness to the nose as well. Man, the hops just have an awesome smelling full feeling brightness to them that I'm really digging.

The taste is biting and aggressive with up front with spice, grapefruit, and citrus peel, while notes of sharp earth and reins stretch out over the tongue. Those fruitier tropical character, grainy bread, and sweet toffee balance things out on the edges of the profile but mostly confine themselves to the background and allow the assertiveness of the hops to really do their thing here. The finish is just lashed by the hops, being deeply dry and biting with pine, spice, and bitter fruit all lingering for a good while. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with a great feeling sharp, yet still mellow, presence to the carbonation. Just an awesome amount of slickness to this that when coupled with no alcohol being detected at all, REALLY ramps up the overall drinkibility of this.

Full flavored, tremendously bright feeling, and hugely drinkable, this is probably of the best "house" IPAs that I've had in a while. The hop bill just really delivers here, with a profile that is equal parts sharp, mellow, fruity, and bitter all at once. Fantastic stuff overall and this was a great way to kick off our first visit here.

Serving type: on-tap

08-23-2010 16:37:31 | More by Kegatron
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kojevergas

California

3.2/5  rDev -22.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25

Special thanks to Duff27 for including this in a trade; I appreciate it buddy. Received today via UPS. Reviewed live. Expectations are above average; Duff27 recommended it but I've never tried this brewery before. 6.5% ABV confirmed. 12 fl oz aluminum can with green and white label served into a conical Samuel Smith's pint glass in me gaff in low altitude Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California. I dig the label art. I don't see a bottled on or best before date.

Served straight from the fridge. Side-poured with standard vigor as no carbonation issues are anticipated.

Paired with salted hard pretzels.

Satisfying pop as I open it.

A: Pours a four finger beige colour head of some cream, okay thickness, and good (3.5+ minute) retention. Light lacing sticks to the sides of the glass as the head slowly recedes. It's not real frothy, but it's typical of the style. Body colour is a light translucent clear yellow-copper. No yeast particles are visible (nor should they be). No bubble show. It's standard fare for the style; there's nothing unique or special here, but there aren't any overt flaws. Good vibrance. It's appealing, overall.

Sm: A pleasant marriage of malty sweetness with floral hop character. Some light hop nectar and light pine. It's a pleasant departure from the grapefruit-dominant biting aromas of many west coast IPAs. I don't get any soapiness; this spent the right amount of time in primary. No alcohol comes through, nor does any yeast. A touch grassy. Certainly clean and pleasant. A bit piney. A bit too much caramel malt was used here. I also detect a strange rauchbier-esque malty note; that's odd but not unwelcome. There's a definite slight smoked quality to it; I didn't notice it initially but now that I've had, it's more and more recognizable. It's well tempered by light citrus with a bit of juicy character. All around, it's an intriguing aroma of mild strength. I'm excited to try it.

T: Balanced, but a bit lacking in terms of depth of flavour/amplitude. There's definite floral hop character, a touch of citrus, a touch of nectary hop character, and it's all balanced by a pale malt foundation that doesn't intrude. I don't get any yeasty character or alcohol - neither of which would be welcome here. It's got a very subtle light hint of smoked malt - a characteristic which I like, mainly because of how carefully it's integrated. There's not a lot of complexity or subtlety here. Still, as a simply built straight-up IPA, it's a success. It's refreshing and pleasant.

Mf: Undercarbonated, actually - but only slightly. A biteen buttery. Smooth and wet, as it should be. Palate presence is decent. A bit thin. Complements the flavour profile well, though. Chewy and lightly refreshing.

Dr: Quite drinkable. I think anyone - whether experienced with IPAs or new to them - would enjoy this one. Hides its ABV well. Its biggest flaw is its over-reliance on caramel malts. I wouldn't get this again unless it was the best option at a lower end bar, but I'm very pleased to have had the opportunity to try it. Thanks again, Duff27. I'd have no trouble murdering a sixer of this, but there are better options out there. Still, it'd make a good introduction to the style and it's more balanced than most. Also, because it's a canned beer, it'd be a great choice to smuggle into a movie theatre. Or is that just me?

C+

Serving type: bottle

02-28-2013 06:16:34 | More by kojevergas
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scruffwhor

Illinois

3.9/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Clear, bright bronze and copper colored brew. Awesome bubbling and great head, retention, and lacing! Great looking IPA!

Clean, and strong citrus aroma with a little earth and gras. Plus maybe a little toasted carckers from the malt.

Clean citrus upfront on the palate. The middle is a resiny palate, orange zest and a little biscuits and crackers. Cleansing, bitter, and satisfying.

Serving type: can

01-17-2013 04:32:35 | More by scruffwhor
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jrallen34

Illinois

4.1/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the brewpub into a 5oz glass...A light copper that is very, very clear. White head with good lacing...Aroma of light grass hops but thats it...Taste is flavorful, caramel to start, grass, balanced.

This is an above average ipa, one of their better sessions.

Serving type: on-tap

08-22-2010 01:06:50 | More by jrallen34
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dirtylou

Washington

4.33/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

on-tap at the brewpub

appearance: served in a tulip - bright orange body, rather clear, nice bubbly beige head

smell: well hopped - floral and pungent, strong citrus, fresh and green

taste: Simcoe, Amarillo, Centennial, Chinook, and Cascade hops in this one. very floral/pungent with a bright, fresh citrus core. sweet citrus, peach, lightly toasted malt. nice ipa - worth the visit

mouthfeel: fresh and hoppy, moderate-high bitterness

drinkability: good

Serving type: on-tap

07-27-2010 01:14:30 | More by dirtylou
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Tone

Missouri

3.7/5  rDev -10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a clear, gold color. 3/4 inch head of a white color. Great retention and great lacing. Smells of strong floral hops, slight sweet malt, and citrus. Fits the style of an American IPA. Mouth feel is smooth and clean with an average carbonation level. There is also a noticeable bitterness. Tastes of strong hops, slight citrus, and slight sweet malt. Overall, good but not out of the ordinary.

Serving type: on-tap

07-25-2010 19:05:38 | More by Tone
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TurdFurgison

Ohio

4.33/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I had a tulip glass of this at the brewpub. The menu described it as "an American hop assault for all the ambivalent warriers who got the girl in the end. Dry hopped with amarillo and simcoe."

The beer is light golden color with a few fingers of pillowy foam, a little bit of haze to the body. Nice citrusy aromas, lots of hoppiness with not much counterplay from the malts. Same with the taste, this is pretty hop-forward, any sweetness seems not to come from malts, with a little bitterness in the aftertaste. The body is just north of water, feeling a little sticky (or it could be my imagination with the resiny flavors).

Excellent for a low ABV IPA, lots of one-sided flavors.

Serving type: on-tap

08-28-2010 14:50:33 | More by TurdFurgison
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BeerFMAndy

Wisconsin

4.58/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

12 oz can poured into a Sierra Nevada imperial pint.
6.5% ABV, no date.

Thanks for bringing the can up Sweemzander!

A - The crack of the can and subsequent, forceful glug into the pint creates a monsterous off-white head that maintains itself incredibly well above the clear goldenrod beer. Sheet after sheet of thick lace remains plastered to the inside of the pint!

S - Beneath the explosive aroma of freshly cut grapefruit and equally fresh pineapple lies a coating of pine sap resin with bitter implications. Sweet nuances break through with a touch of caramel and cantaloupe while dry pale malts add a bit of graininess. Take a deep whiff of this beer and you'll receive a faint sharpness in your nostrils from the CO2.

T - The first sip gives pause to reflect as the flavor is no where near as strong and potent as the aroma, though it's no discouraging factor. Instead, the flavor carefully balances the powerful hops' pineapple, grapefruit, and pine resin with a taller malt involvement of trace pilsner sweetness, pale grains, and faint Vienna toast.

M - Incredible balance comes from this can, really creating a wonderful drinking experience. Medium-light bodied, there's no feel of heft or that it's filling and the bitter, dry finish doesn't attack the taste buds. It amounts to a quenching brew, really.

O - A hop-head's dream, Anti-Hero IPA carefully applies hops in many different aspects for a full, aromatic presence, delicious flavor, and nicely bitter finish. This is a beer I want another pint of immediately after this one is gone, and it's gone rather quickly.

Serving type: can

11-09-2012 23:58:40 | More by BeerFMAndy
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FosterJM

California

3.98/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

1739th Review on BA
Can to woodshop snifter
12oz

Purchased a single can for $2.19 at Jerrys Liquor Brookfield, IL

App- Normally my IPAs go into a tulip. Since I am traveling. I dont have one. Brought a snifter for a tasting next week. This was a bit of a deeper orange with some peachy yellows and a bit of whites mixed in. Fairly solid and dense with a bit of a 1/2" off white head. Maybe a couple cling lines.

Smell- Not the most aromatic of IPAs but really had a nice base aroma of strong floral hops with a bit of a resiny balance. The citrus on this one was a bit muted with more over ripe fruits.

Taste- Like the aroma this wasnt the most over powering of flavors but was really nice and balanced for being a single IPA. Ive enjoyed the other Revolution beers I have and this was no different. The strong citrus was more prevalent on the palate but was still balanced out by a bit of piney and resin. A touch of caramel and butterscotch as it warmed.

Mouth- A fairly medium body. A bit light on the middle and fairly grainy on the finish. The carbonation is a bit medium with some grainy parts as with the body. Residual fruits of pineapple and orange with a bit of a malt balance remain.

Drink - I enjoyed this beer. It was flavorful and easy to take down. A nice small IPA from a local brewery.

Serving type: can

02-18-2013 17:10:23 | More by FosterJM
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AgentZero

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Amber brown beer with a great white head that had good retention and a nice bit of lace and sheets.

S - Pine, a little bit of resin, nice tropical fruit smell in the hop profile. Slight bit of malts on the nose.

T - Reminds me a bit of Two Hearted ale. Sweet, nice tropical fruit and a little bit of piney hop notes. Some good floral hop presence as well.

M - Lighter beer, nice carbonation.

O - Great beer, easy to drink, an IPA that most will be able to drink easily and is a pretty good transition IPA for people looking to get into the style.

Serving type: on-tap

07-07-2011 03:18:29 | More by AgentZero
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Durge

Connecticut

4.1/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Enjoyed at the brewpub in a proper tulip styled glass, this shows a beautiful, clear amber color with a fair white head that retreats to a steady ring and wispy cover. Lacing is a streaky but reasonable testimony to the good stuff to come. The aroma is a very pleasant blend of citrus and pine hops, a little bready as well. The flavor is satisfying caramel malt citrus with piney edges. Malt definitely steps forward but never covers the hoppy tang. A barley bread and citrus pine marriage that goes down very quickly. The body is midland with a bit of coating to the tongue but the carbonation quietly keeps it real drinkable. This is a no brainer sessionable IPA. Nice intro to Revolution!

Serving type: on-tap

04-13-2012 03:47:54 | More by Durge
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GbVDave

Illinois

4.1/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Served in a tulip at Revolution 2/14/10. Thanks to HeatherAnn for the assist!

A: Served a very clear, bright orange color with a creamy and clingy, bright white, one finger head that didn't last too long, but left a bunch of sticky lace in the glass.

S: Our first impressions of each of our glasses was a huge initial whiff of the sanitary cleanser that bars rinse their glasses with. Yuck. Luckily that aroma faded quickly and was replaced with delicious piney/citrus-y hops.

T: Same as above, but without the chemical cleanser. Big citrus hop and tropical fruit flavors that are balanced nicely by an excellent caramel/toasted malt flavor.

M: Sticky and juicy with a hint of hoppy astringency. Oily and resinous.

D: A superbly drinkable IPA. Revolution has hit the ground running and this beer may just force people to venture into the wild and wooly Logan Square neighborhood.

Serving type: on-tap

02-14-2010 23:43:56 | More by GbVDave
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superspak

Michigan

3.78/5  rDev -8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 ounce can into pint glass, no can dating. Pours lightly hazy golden amber color with a 2 finger fluffy white head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Some minimal spotty foamy lacing clings to the glass. Aromas of orange zest, grapefruit, pine, floral, grass, citrus rind, light tropical fruit, light bread, and hop earthiness. Very nice and pleasant hoppy aromas with good strength and balance. Taste of orange zest, grapefruit, orange rind, pine, floral, grass, citrus rind, light tropical fruits, and hop earthiness. Good amount of floral pine bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of citrus, citrus rind, pine, floral, grass, and hop earthiness on the finish for a bit. Nice hop flavor complexity and balance; but feels a bit watered down for an IPA; with zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a smooth and fairly sticky mouthfeel that is good. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a very good IPA. Nice hop balance and complexity; and very smooth to drink. A nicely enjoyable offering.

Serving type: can

01-17-2013 05:08:14 | More by superspak
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Anti-Hero from Revolution Brewing Company - Brewpub
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