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Rev Pils

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Rev Pils is Revolution's Pilsner from Chicago, made with all-German ingredients and an American craft approach, at 5.5% ABV and 45 IBU. A malty character meets a Noble hop finish. The can shows the marble eagle of the Illinois Centennial Monument, which stands in Logan Square, the neighborhood where Revolution began. It belongs to the City Series and is brewed year-round.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with classic Noble hop character—herbal, slightly spicy, with restrained floral notes typical of Hallertauer and Tettnanger varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rev Pils

◎ Appearance

Rev Pils presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous transparency. The head is tight and persistent, with fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass walls. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined bead that sustains throughout.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic Noble hop character—herbal, slightly spicy, with restrained floral notes typical of Hallertauer and Tettnanger varieties. Beneath this sits a soft, grainy Malz foundation with gentle bread crust and subtle mineral undertones. The overall bouquet is clean and composed, with no yeast-derived esters or adjuncts.

herbal and spicy hopsgrainy Malz baseclean, restrained nose

◐ Taste

The entry is crisp and malty, offering a balanced platform of soft cereal grain and light bread character. Mid-palate remains clean and refreshing, with the Noble hops asserting themselves through a measured, dry bitterness that integrates seamlessly rather than dominates. At 45 IBU, bitterness provides structure without harshness, allowing the Malz-forward character to maintain center stage.

malty entrynoble hop bitternesscrisp and cleanbalanced bite

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and of moderate length, with lingering herbal hop notes fading into a subtle grain-forward aftertaste. The beer closes refreshing and drinkable, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry finishherbal faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
86
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About German Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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