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X-Hero Tropical Surge

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Pineapple, guava and passionfruit surge through this hazy imperial IPA with real force. It is part of the X-Hero series of 10% ABV IPAs from Revolution, the Chicago brewery that opened in 2010. The flavors are extreme and fruit-forward, yet the beer lands smooth and easy despite its strength. Brewed year-round in Chicago, on draft and in cans.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityjuicy
tropical
fruity
juicy
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Tropical stone fruits dominate the nose: pineapple, guava, and passionfruit emerge with immediate intensity.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for X-Hero Tropical Surge

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a hazy, opaque body suspended from clear portions at the glass's lower edge. A dense, pillowy head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving distinct bands of lacing with each sip. Moderate carbonation produces fine, sustained bubbles throughout.

pale goldenhazy, cloudythick lacingvibrant head

◌ Aroma

Tropical stone fruits dominate the nose: pineapple, guava, and passionfruit emerge with immediate intensity. Noble hop character underlies the fruit, delivering subtle citrus and herbal depth without sharp resin. A soft, creamy backdrop from yeast contributes roundness and suggests the beer's 10% strength remains well-hidden.

tropical fruit juicepineapple, guava, passionfruitclean Edelhopfencreamy yeast notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and full-bodied, with tropical fruit flavors rolling across the mid-palate in waves. Moderate bitterness (50 IBU) arrives as a restrained counterpoint rather than assertive bite, letting sweetness and fruit persist. The 10% ABV manifests as a warming, smooth voluptuousness rather than harsh alcohol burn, grounding the tropical intensity in a creamy, balanced frame.

smooth, full bodyrestrained bitternessjuicy mouthfeelfruit-forward sweetness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with tropical fruit lingering gently on the palate, fading gradually rather than abruptly. A subtle warmth and slight residual sweetness persist, with only a whisper of hop character in the aftertaste.

tropical fadewarming finish
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
84
Finish
82
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

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

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About Hazy IPA

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What is a Hazy 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 Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hazy, fruity character as X-Hero Tropical Surge will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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