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Revolution Anti-Hero IPA

Revolution Brewing
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

Chicago's favourite craft IPA. Centennial, Chinook and Citra hops deliver pine resin, grapefruit and tropical fruit over a firm malt backbone — assertive but balanced. Anti-Hero is the benchmark Chicago IPA, brewed at scale without compromise.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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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

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Revolution Anti-Hero IPA

Appearance

Pours a bright golden amber with excellent clarity and a dense, white head that persists throughout the drinking experience. The color is characteristic of a well-crafted American IPA, with vibrant light transmission suggesting a clean, quality brew. Carbonation is crisp and visible, creating a lively visual presentation.

golden amberbright claritypersistent white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic Pacific Northwest hop character, with prominent pine resin and citrus notes leading the way. Grapefruit and tropical fruit esters emerge beneath, complemented by subtle floral and spicy undertones from the assertive hop bill. Clean malt backbone provides just enough sweetness to balance the aggressive aromatic profile without obscuring the hop complexity.

pine resingrapefruittropical citrusfloral spice

Taste

Entry is crisp and immediately hoppy, with the Centennial, Chinook, and Citra varietals delivering assertive bitterness and citrus complexity across the palate. The firm malt backbone supports the hop intensity without becoming sweet, maintaining excellent balance throughout the mid-palate. Flavors of pine, grapefruit, and tropical fruit intertwine with spicy hop notes, creating a dynamic and sophisticated drinking experience.

assertive bitternesscitrus-forwardpine-drivenbalanced malt support

Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry, with lingering bitter notes and pine character fading gracefully without astringency. Carbonation provides a crisp final impression that cleanses the palate effectively, leaving minimal sweetness behind.

dry finishclean exitlingering pine bitterness
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Revolution Anti-Hero IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Revolution Anti-Hero IPA

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 hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as Revolution Anti-Hero IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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