Fist City
Revolution Brewing

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From:
Revolution Brewing
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
Ranked #147
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
91
Ranked #7,439
Avg:
4.07 | pDev: 7.86%
Reviews:
110
Ratings:
749
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 04, 2023
Added:
Jun 02, 2014
Wants:
  32
Gots:
  236
Last summer, we aimed to create a mega pale ale with our friends from Big Star restaurant. Our result; Fist City, a crushable Chicago pale ale named after the Loretta Lynn tune. It is brewed with lots of 2 row and red wheat with a little specialty malt for a beautiful golden hue. A blend of Centennial, Citra, Chinook, Cascade and Crystal hops give the beer its flavor and aroma. This beer is meant to be a supremely drinkable brew for those who love hops. Magnificent California hop aromas play in perfect harmony with this brew’s extremely satisfying finish.

40 IBU
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Ratings by chetripley:
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Rated by chetripley from Illinois

3.9/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
Good tasting and smooth, a little tart and not overly hoppy, which is also nice. Most revolutions are the hoppy variety this is nicely not so much.
Jan 27, 2015
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Reviewed by vette2006c5r from Minnesota

4.35/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Fist City pours a bronze color with a large, lacing head that won't quit. The aroma is a little weak but dry, with hints of citrus and vegetables. The flavor is dry, with a few citrus and vegetable notes, clean and crisp, on a bright cereal base. It's a very good feel. Overall, it is a very plain and simple pale ale that is perfectly crafted.
Dec 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by Riik3 from Illinois

May 20, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by NorbertB1974 from Germany

Apr 29, 2023
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Reviewed by Coolbreez from Illinois

4.21/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 12 oz. can into a 12 oz. beer glass. Smell is piney and citrus. Big head that disappears fairly quickly with lots of lacing all the way down the glass. The taste is a combination of pine and citrus with a slight bitter bite on the back end. Overall a very satisfying beer.
Dec 14, 2022
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Reviewed by noyoucmon from Illinois

2.61/5  rDev -35.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
12-oz. can poured in pint glass.

Appearance: Light white head that fades steadily (second can had moderate head). Honey coloring. Clear. Moderate Carbonation.

Aroma: Yeasty. Maybe a hint of citrus.

Flavor: Quite bitter, quite full-bodied ale. The hoppiness is apparent. A rather herbal flavor. Malty. Not especially pleasant.

Alcoholic/Solvent: 4/5
Dark Fruit: 1/5
Citrus: 3/5
Hoppy: 3/5
Floral: 2/5
Spicy: 2/5
Herbal: 4/5
Malty: 5/5
Toffee: 1/5
Burnt: 2/5
Sweet: 0/5
Sour: 1/5
Bitter: 4/5
Dry: 4/5
Body: 4/5
Linger: 5/5

My personal final rating: 2.75
Dec 07, 2022
 
Rated: 2.75 by etan420 from Illinois

Nov 05, 2022
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Rated by TheWaySheGoes from Illinois

4.02/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Just a solid, slightly above average pale ale. For the price, its something I pick up more than others.
Oct 18, 2022
 
Rated: 4.1 by HabaJohnTheReal1 from Illinois

Sep 20, 2022
 
Rated: 4.05 by Connor56

Aug 13, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by psoriasaurus from Thailand

Mar 10, 2022
 
Rated: 3.18 by loch8534 from Illinois

Feb 13, 2022
 
Rated: 4.15 by Ristaccia from Nebraska

Jan 21, 2022
 
Rated: 3.86 by simonrgilbert57 from California

Nov 25, 2021
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Reviewed by Profundobaso from New York

4.06/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Look - poured from a tall can into a tasting glass. Light golden hue, transparent, small head with good lacing retention.

Smell - pine resin and citrus, with some tropical fruit as well. bits of malts and sweetness also comes through. has some nice complexity.

Taste - delightfully balanced. a ton of hoppy flavor approaching that of an NE IPA, but not quite there. light bitterness, fruity, and some malts too. finishes long with waves of nice hoppy flavors towards the end.

Feel - light to medium bodied, high carbonation, and a fairly easy drinker at 5.5% ABV.

Overall - this is an excellent pale ale. Light in color, packed with good flavors and complexity and remains very drinkable.
Oct 17, 2021
 
Rated: 3.85 by Hefsbeercaps from Ohio

Aug 14, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by NickThePyro from Washington

Aug 08, 2021
 
Rated: 3.74 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Aug 03, 2021
 
Rated: 4.53 by Seshin from California

Jul 14, 2021
 
Fist City from Revolution Brewing
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 749 ratings