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Fistmas is Revolution's Holiday Red Ale, a seasonal Chicago brew at 6.5% ABV and 31 IBU, spiced with ginger and orange peel. Fresh-baked bread and caramel set the malt tone, stone fruit adds a fruity layer, and the spices bring the holiday cheer. It is poured on draft and in cans.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
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
spicyfruitycaramel
spicy
fruity
caramel
bready
dark fruit
orange
Aroma
Welcoming nose dominated by ginger spice and candied orange peel, layered over toasted bread and caramel sweetness.
also:malty,hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fistmas

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a full, creamy head that adheres persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating fine streams that sustain the foam's structure throughout the pour.

deep copperpersistent headbright clarity

◌ Aroma

Welcoming nose dominated by ginger spice and candied orange peel, layered over toasted bread and caramel sweetness. Stone fruit esters add a fruity dimension that complements the seasonal spice without overwhelming the underlying malt character.

ginger, orange peeltoasted breadstone fruit esters

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied with prominent caramel and bready malt backbone, followed by an active spice mid-palate where ginger and orange zest drive the flavor forward. Moderate bittering (31 IBU) provides balanced restraint, allowing malt sweetness and spice to remain central rather than fading into hop-forward territory.

caramel maltspiced finishmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering spice warmth and a dry, malty fade. The aftertaste retains subtle orange and ginger notes without sharpness.

spice warmthdry malty exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
72
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Pint glass

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

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About Amber Ale

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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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