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Coup d'Etat is a saison at 8.0% ABV with an earthy aroma, notes of spice and citrus peel, and a complex, dry finish. It is one of the earliest beers Revolution brewed in 2010, and in 2026 it came in cans for the first time. The Chicago brewery releases it as part of its small batch program, on draft and in cans.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
earthyspicycitrusy
earthy
spicy
citrusy
funky
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with earthy undertones grounded in noble hop character, followed by bright citrus peel and peppery spice notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coup d'Etat

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and well-defined, creating a lively visual presentation typical of the saison style.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with earthy undertones grounded in noble hop character, followed by bright citrus peel and peppery spice notes. A subtle yeasty complexity rounds out the bouquet, suggesting the farmhouse fermentation character central to the saison expression.

earthynoble hopscitrus peelpeppery spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, crisp malt base that transitions into layered spice and herbal notes with pronounced dryness. The 8% alcohol provides gentle warmth without dominating, while the low-moderate bitterness remains restrained and integrated, allowing the yeast-driven complexity to emerge mid-palate.

dryspicy herbalcrisp maltintegrated bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and lingering, with earthy and peppery notes persisting on the palate. A gentle warming sensation from the moderate alcohol content fades gradually, leaving a clean, mineral-like aftertaste.

dry finishearthy persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

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

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Saison

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What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

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