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Revolution Freedom of Speakeasy

Revolution Brewing
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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 95 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Revolution's flagship Double IPA — massive Centennial and Simcoe hop character with resinous pine, citrus and tropical fruit. Despite the 10.1% ABV, Freedom of Speakeasy is dangerously drinkable. A Chicago craft classic.

ABV
10.1%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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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

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
piney
citrusy
resinous
tropical
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Revolution Freedom of Speakeasy

Appearance

Golden amber with exceptional clarity and a pale, persistent white head that clings to the glass. Bright light transmission showcases the beer's clean presentation. Lively carbonation creates an inviting visual appeal characteristic of well-crafted Double IPAs.

golden amberbrilliant claritypersistent white headbright

Aroma

Boldly aromatic with dominant Centennial and Simcoe hop character, delivering a striking nose of fresh citrus peel and resinous pine. Tropical fruit notes layer underneath the assertive hop aromatics, with hints of grapefruit zest. The alcohol warmth is restrained despite the 10.1% ABV, allowing the complex hop profile to shine.

citrus peelresinous pinetropical fruitgrapefruit zest

Taste

The palate explodes with aggressive yet balanced bitterness (85 IBU) that never overwhelms the citrus and piney hop flavors. A robust full-bodied malt backbone provides essential sweetness to counter the assertive resin character, while tropical fruit and grapefruit notes weave throughout the mid-palate. The 10.1% alcohol adds subtle warmth without harshness, maintaining drinkability despite the beer's formidable intensity.

hoppyresinouscitrus-forwardfull-bodied

Finish

A remarkably clean, dry finish where the bitterness lingers pleasantly without becoming astringent. The lingering hop resin and pine notes fade gradually, leaving a crisp aftertaste that invites another sip.

cleandrylingering bitterness
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
86
Finish
85
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Revolution Freedom of Speakeasy

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Revolution Freedom of Speakeasy

About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Double 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 Double IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, piney, resinous character as Revolution Freedom of Speakeasy will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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