Brewery: Revolution Brewing Co.
City: Chicago, Ill.
Description: Great IPAs are pretty much a dime a dozen these days, so when one comes along and really makes you take notice, it’s always a great feeling. The first taste of Revolution’s Anti-Hero is one of those experiences, with a rush of citric hops that immediately morph into other flavors: The pine of your classic West Coast IPAs, along with the tropical fruits of many modern brews. It is a great example of the “Midwestern IPA,” that in-between ground where styles mix and merge. But in any blind tasting, Anti-Hero would quickly be identified as an exemplary beer.—Jim Vorel (
www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2014/05/100-craft-beers-you-have-to-drink.html?a=1)
Revolution Brewing is a brewery in Chicago, Illinois. [niet te verwarren met
de gelijknamige brouwerij in Colorado] It was founded as a brewpub in 2010, on Milwaukee Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood. A separate production brewery, with canning and bottling lines and a tap room, opened in 2012 about a mile from the brewpub, on Kedzie Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood.
Revolution Brewing was started as a brewpub in 2010 by owner Josh Deth. Deth attended the University of Michigan and became interested in brewing from his frequent visits to Bell's Brewery. Deth worked at Goose Island Brewery and connected with head brewmaster Jim Cibak at his time there. Cibak has worked at a number of breweries including Three Floyds Brewing.
Revolution Brewing has received local and national recognition with awards from the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup, and Time Out Chicago.
The film Drinking Buddies is partly set in the Revolution Brewing brewery and taphouse. A romantic comedy-drama, written and directed by Joe Swanberg, it was shot in 2012 and released in 2013. It stars Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, and Ron Livingston. In the movie, the fictional characters portrayed by Wilde and Johnson work at the brewery.
Revolution Brewing produces more than 20 different beers. Some of them are available year-round, and others are seasonal. There are also several dozen more beers that were brewed at different times in the past (
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_Brewing).
Een van die bieren is dus Anti-Hero... is a great example of the “Midwestern IPA,”
Ik wist niet eens dat de Amerikaanse IPA ook nog voorkwam in allerlei varianten, waaronder de 'Westcoast IPA' en de 'Midwestern IPA'.
What is the difference between a West Coast IPA and a Mid West IPA?
India Pale Ales(IPAs) take on different characteristics depending on the style and region that they are brewed in. There are a variety of differences in IPA style beers,including Belgian IPA's and English style IPA's. However, the most popular IPAs are made in America and are brewed in two distinct styles: west coast IPA or mid west IPA (
http://beer.yoexpert.com/beer-and-brewery-reviews/what-is-the-difference-between-a-west-coast-ipa-an-41151.html).
West Coast IPAs
West coast style IPAs focus on hops. And a lot of it. West coast IPA brewers are infamously known for jamming as much hops into their IPA's as possible. Traditionally in brewing, you want the malt flavor and the hop flavor to work together so that one does not overpower the other. However, in west coast IPAs, this is not the case. Hops are the star of the show and little to no malt character is usually present. West coast IPAs utilize ingredients grown right out their back door. Yakima, Washington is known as hop central and many varieties of hops that are used in west coast brewing grow from there.
The hop profile in West Coast IPAs vary. Each brewer has a different idea of what hop varieties they want to showcase in their beers and what flavors they are trying to achieve. For example, if the brewer is looking to create a beer with grapefruit flavors in mind, then you can expect a lot of Amarillo hops.
West coast IPAs were developed as a response to the growing number of requests for bigger, bolder and hoppier IPAs. West coast brewers were more than happy to oblige and even went so far as to create a completely new style of beer: the double IPA. Double IPAs are still IPAs, however they are fairly alcoholic (9-17% ABV) and much more aggressively hopped.
A prime example of a west coast IPA is the Boneyard Brewing RPM IPA. This IPA features everything that a west coast IPA is: bold hop bitterness with just a hint of pine and easy drinkability. A lovely American IPA that everybody should try at least once (
http://beer.yoexpert.com/beer-and-brewery-reviews/what-is-the-difference-between-a-west-coast-ipa-an-41151.html).
Mid West IPAs
Mid west style IPAs focus on creating more of a balanced flavor profile. Hops are still the main focus of these beers, however a distinct malt sweetness can be detected. When considering double IPAs, this rule still holds true. The hop character will typically always be matched by the maltiness. Mid west IPAs have to gather their ingredients elsewhere. Typically, they either have their hops shipped from the west coast or they seek other, exotic varieties from Europe.
Hop profiles in midwest IPAs differ as well. You'll find that either one or two hop varietals are incorporated into the beer and that they usually feature floral or fruity characters. A popular hop that has just seen use on the market is the Galaxy hop, which has the distinct flavor of passion fruit.
An outstanding example of a mid west IPA is the Maharaja by Avery Brewing. This IPA features absolute bold hoppiness with a huge malt background. The malt sweetness balances out and eventually overpowers the hops in this beer. Flavors of pineapple, pine, and floral hop bitterness showcase what an American IPA from the mid west is all about (
http://beer.yoexpert.com/beer-and-brewery-reviews/what-is-the-difference-between-a-west-coast-ipa-an-41151.html).
The Midwest Officially Has Some Of The Best Beers In The World (
www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/06/best-beers-midwest-ratebeer_n_4739775.html)
There's some seriously good brewing going on in the Midwest, though those of us stranded on the East Coast rarely get to taste it. Perhaps that's a good thing, though: By focusing their efforts on producing small quantities of beer for local distribution, Midwest breweries are able to concentrate on quality and flavor. ...Many of these beers tend to be creamier and mellower than California or Pacific Northwest IPAs, without quite the resinous pop that's more common out west. It's a great style unto itself: The best of these beers are drinkable and balanced, rich and silky. They'll be friendly to food and they won't demolish your palate the way extremely hoppy brews will. (Be warned: there are still a handful of wildly hoppy beers in this roundup.) What follows is a taste of some of the great IPAs of the Midwest[:]
Bell's Two Hearted Ale Kalamazoo, Michigan 7% ABV
Short's Huma Lupa Licious Bellaire, Michigan 6.7% ABV
Founder's Centennial IPA Grand Rapids, Michigan 7.2% ABV
Three Floyds Dreadnaught Munster, Indiana 9.5% ABV
Bell's Hopslam Kalamazoo, Michigan 10% ABV
Hoppin' Frog Mean Manalishi Akron, Ohio 8.2% ABV
Surly Abrasive Minneapolis, Minnesota 9.7% ABV
Schlafly American IPA St. Louis, Missouri 8% ABV
Schlafly Export IPA St. Louis, Missouri 8% ABV
Surly Furious Minneapolis, Minnesota 6.5% ABV
Goose Island IPA Chicago, Illinois 5.9% ABV
Two Brother's Resistance Warrenville, Illinois 6.9% ABV
Hoppin' Frog Hoppin' to Heaven IPA Akron, Ohio 6.8% ABV
Ale Asylum Bedlam! Madison, Wisconsin
Lakefront IPA Milwaukee, Wisconsin 6.9% ABV
Michigan Brewing Company High Seas IPA Webberville, Micigan, 7.2% ABV
Tallgrass IPA Manhattan, Kansas 6.3% ABV
Copper Canyon Devil's Peak IPA Southfield, Michigan 6.8% ABV
Boulevard Single-Wide IPA Kansas City, Missouri 5.7% ABV
Great Lakes Commodore Perry Cleveland, Ohio 7.5% ABV
Summit India Pale Ale St. Paul, Minnesota 6.4% ABV
Arbor Brewing Sacred Cow IPA Ann Arbor, Michigan, 6% ABV
(
http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2010/06/serious-beer-ipa-from-the-midwest-reviews.html).
In the last few days, RateBeer.com has released awards for the world’s best beers, brewers, retailers and new releases, compiled from 2013 reviews of more than 240,000 beers from over 16,000 brewers worldwide. What might surprise some is how well beers from Michigan, Wisconsin and other Midwest locales fared. Of RateBeer’s awards for the best beer in the world in each of 21 styles, Midwestern brews won quite a few, including best IPA, stout, amber ale, sour and top beer in the country (
www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/06/best-beers-midwest-ratebeer_n_4739775.html).
Best India Pale Ale (IPA): Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, an IPA, Bell’s Brewery, Galesburg, Mich.
Bell’s mainstay IPA, hopped with a Centennial hop varietal from the Pacific Northwest, has a top rating on RateBeer and can be found in the fridges of most Michigan beer enthusiasts. But good news for New York City: the western Michigan brewer will be on tap in bars across the city starting next week (
www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/06/best-beers-midwest-ratebeer_n_4739775.html).
Best Double IPA: Russian River Pliny the Elder, an imperial/double IPA, Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Named after a Roman scholar who lived in the first century, the double IPA has 8 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). But it shouldn’t be left to get ancient: they produce it in small batches and say it’s best enjoyed fresh (
www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/06/best-beers-midwest-ratebeer_n_4739775.html).
Nu ben ik niet zo goed in Amerikaanse geografie, maar als ik op de kaart kijk ligt Illenois redelijk midwestelijk in de V.S.:
Op
www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/the-best-midwestern-breweries is een overzicht van brouwerijen gegeven en hun staten:
- Michigan
- Illinois
- Minnesota
- Indiana
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- Iowa
- Missouri
- Ohio
En the sixty-four thousand dollar question is natuurlijk hoe smaakt die Anti-Held IPA van de Revolutiebrouwerij? Ik heb geen idee, maar op internet vind ik:
Revolution Anti-Hero IPA
Brewed by Revolution Brewing Company
Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)
Chicago, Illinois USA
Anti-Hero IPA
Revolution Brewing Company
IPA - American
An American hop assault IPA that features a blend of four hop varieties; it creates a crisp bitterness and imparts massive floral and citrus aromas (
https://untappd.com/b/revolution-brewing-company-anti-hero-ipa/9275).
Anti-Hero IPA | Revolution Brewing Company
Brewed by:
Revolution Brewing Company
Illinois, United States | website
Style: American IPA
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.50%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
An American hop assault for all the ambivalent warriors who get the girl in the end. “Look, I ain't in this for your revolution, and I'm not in it for you, Princess.” This iconic ale features a blend of four hop varieties which creates a crisp bitterness and imparts massive floral and citrus aromas.
70 IBU
Added by emerge077 on 02-04-2010 (
www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22072/55862/)
golf_sierra
Darker amber.
Nice aroma. Some floral with a bit of citrus.
Taste nicely hoppy, some bitter fruit.
Finish with some dry resinous bitterness.
More west coast style IPA but solid beer (
www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22072/55862/)
peponi (1238) - Mainz, GERMANY - MAR 18, 2016
Aroma: citrus notes, herbs. Appearance: hazy golden color and thin white head. Taste: medium herbal bitterness, citrus notes, thin malty backbone, quite balanced and drinkable. Palate: medium body and medium carbonation, bitter finish. Overall: Nice IPA without fireworks, but that’s fine in this case (
www.ratebeer.com/beer/revolution-anti-hero-ipa/117752/).
DJChaseTheBase, May 10, 2016
A classic offering from Revolution Brewing and is always a nice go to at the bar for party night. This IPA is well set off extremely hoppy citrus tasting IPA. Enough said, w/ your typical bitter aftertaste. Nothing that screams out at you, but a great beer to tip back w/ no sipping involved (
www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22072/55862/).
lemmy187, Apr 10, 2016
Pours on the darker copper color side for an ipa. Smells like citrus, candy, and pine. Taste is super balanced.....the malt and slight sweetness do an excellent job of rounding out the hop profile. Medium body with medium heavy carbonation. Nothing spectacular.....but a very well rounded, super drinkable ipa (
www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22072/55862/).
dtumminelliob, Feb 28, 2016
Look: A standard but nice gold. Bubbles moderately large.
Smell: Almost bready but with a hint of citrus and pine.
Taste: Bitter with some of the citrus-pine of the smell, but a malty aftertaste I'm not in love with.
Feel: It's a good, chewy IPA
Overall: A nice IPA, but nothing amazing (
www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22072/55862/).
BigDaddyWarbuxx, Jan 09, 2016
More mild than what I was expecting. There's a bit too much of a pine and bitterness for my tastes, but it's still pretty good. More drinkable than what my review might imply (
www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22072/55862/).
Anti-Hero by Revolution Brewing Chicago, IL
A Chicago favorite, Anti-Hero is fiercly hopped and hits you with a punch of bitterness just as the fist on the can suggests. A nice balance of citrus and herbal flavors pair nicely with the onslaught of hops (
https://lindysbrews.wordpress.com/2015/08/06/ipa-day-2015-lindys-10-favorite-ipas/).
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An American hop assault for all the ambivalent warriors who get the girl in the end. “Look, I ain't in this for your revolution, and I'm not in it for you, Princess.” This iconic ale features a blend of four hop varieties which creates a crisp bitterness and imparts massive floral and citrus aromas.
INDIA PALE ALE
ABV 6.5%IBU 70
Profile: An American hop assault.
Color: Brilliant Copper (
https://revbrew.com/beer/detail/anti-hero-ipa)
Dus een IPA, die duidelijk smaakt naar hop...
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