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Revelry Poke The Bear

Revelry Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Revelry's balanced American pale ale — 5.5% ABV, moderate hop bitterness, biscuity malt spine, citric aroma with a smooth finish. Sits below Lefty Loosey (West Coast IPA) in intensity but above Hotel Rendezvous (wit) — the hop-lean pale in the Charleston brewery's core. Widely canned across the Carolinas.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Revelry Poke The Bear

Appearance

Poke the Bear presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, translucent character. The head forms with moderate density and clings to the glass walls with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldenclearfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—layered over clean, earthy Edelhopfen character. Beneath sits a subtle biscuity maltiness that grounds the profile without overwhelming. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no harsh solvent or oxidative notes.

citrus forwardcitrus pithbiscuit malt

Taste

The palate opens with a clean, malty entry that carries biscuit and light grain sweetness. Mid-palate develops moderate hop bitterness with lingering citric flavors that weave through the finish without becoming aggressive. The beer maintains good balance throughout, with the malt providing a smooth backbone to the hop expression.

balanced bitternesscitrus bitesmooth malt

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with citrus and subtle grain lingering for several seconds. Aftertaste fades smoothly without any astringent or medicinal character.

clean aftertastemoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Revelry Poke The Bear

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Revelry Poke The Bear

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, bready character as Revelry Poke The Bear will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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