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Revelation Cat Dry Hop Thriller

Revelation Cat
Italy·American IPA
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Revelation Cat's signature hop-forward IPA — dry-hopped for maximum aroma and served at Brasserie 4:20's 40+ tap lines in Rome's Trastevere district. Pale golden with a soft white head; the nose is vivid with tropical and citrus hop oils from the late dry-hop addition. On the palate a clean, firm bitterness drives through a lean malt base to a dry, refreshing finish. The beer that made Brasserie 4:20 and its Revelation Cat house label famous across Rome.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyclean
tropical
hoppy
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vivid tropical and citrus hop oils from the dry-hop charge, with pronounced notes of pineapple, grapefruit, and lime rind.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Revelation Cat Dry Hop Thriller

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a soft, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, contributing to a clean, inviting visual presentation typical of well-executed American IPAs.

pale goldensoft white headbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vivid tropical and citrus hop oils from the dry-hop charge, with pronounced notes of pineapple, grapefruit, and lime rind. A subtle, clean malt base provides gentle balance without competing with the forward hop aromatics, while the overall impression remains crisp and unyoked by yeast character.

tropical fruitcitrus oilsgrapefruitdry-hopped

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and lean, with a firm, well-defined bitterness that drives through the center of the beer without harshness. The malt foundation is deliberately restrained, allowing the hop bitterness and residual citrus flavors to dominate; the finish is dry and refreshing, with a persistent but not heavy aftertaste.

firm bitternesslean maltdry palatecitrus finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without becoming astringent. A clean, dry aftertaste confirms the restraint of the malt bill and the deftness of the hop integration.

dryrefreshingclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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Food Pairing

What to eat with Revelation Cat Dry Hop Thriller

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, clean character as Revelation Cat Dry Hop Thriller will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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