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Revolution Eugene Porter

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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
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
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
dark fruit
earthy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted grain and dark chocolate, layered beneath a distinct espresso character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 10–13°C

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

Pint glass

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.

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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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