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Revolution Eugene Porter

Revolution Brewing
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🌍 United States · Robust Porter · One of 3 Robust Porters in hopIQ

Revolution's robust porter — named after Eugene Debs, reflecting the brewery's socialist ethos. Rich roasted malt, dark chocolate and espresso with a surprisingly dry finish. One of Chicago's finest dark beers.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark32
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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

Substantial body.

A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Robust Porter.
Hop character
earthy
Malt character
chocolate
roasted
coffee
malty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Featured inThe Best American Porters

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Revolution Eugene Porter

Appearance

Deep garnet-brown to near-black in the glass, with opaque density throughout. A firm, tan head rises initially and settles to a thin collar with good adhesion to the glass rim. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate for the robust porter style.

deep brownopaquepersistent head

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted grain and dark chocolate, layered beneath a distinct espresso character. Earthy undertones emerge alongside subtle dark fruit notes—plum and raisin—that add complexity without dominating. The overall impression is savory and malt-forward, with restrained hop presence.

roasted maltdark chocolateespressodark fruit

Taste

Rich roasted malt dominates the palate from entry through mid-palate, with chocolate and coffee flavors weaving throughout. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, never harsh, while the body remains full and smooth. The finish transitions deftly toward dryness, with roasted grain and a whisper of cocoa lingering on the tongue.

roasted, richchocolate-coffee balancedry finish

Finish

The aftertaste is notably dry—a characteristic lean that prevents heaviness despite the beer's robust malt profile. A gentle warmth from the 6.8% ABV emerges in the final moments without aggressive alcohol burn.

drywarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Revolution Eugene Porter

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Drink within 6–12 months for best results. Baltic Porters can be aged longer.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Revolution Eugene Porter

About Robust Porter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Robust Porter?

Porters are dark ales with 4–6.5% ABV and IBU 18–35. Roasted malt brings chocolate, caramel and toffee — medium body with a clean finish.

Finding a similar Robust Porter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, chocolate, rich character as Revolution Eugene Porter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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