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Revolution Freedom of Speakeasy

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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
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineyresinous
hoppy
piney
resinous
fruity
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
Boldly aromatic with dominant Centennial and Simcoe hop character, delivering a striking nose of fresh citrus peel and resinous pine.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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 Double IPA

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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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