A Little Crazy | Revolution Brewing Company
Brewed by:
Revolution Brewing Company
Illinois, United States | website
Style: Belgian Pale Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.80%
Availability: Rotating
Notes / Commercial Description:
A citrusy and refreshing Belgian-style pale ale hopped with Cascade, Citra, and whole Crystal hops for massive aromas and flavors! Fermented with our Belgian Wit yeast for an extra dose of complexity, this one is very drinkable and extremely aromatic.
Added by MasterSki on 01-20-2012
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Reviews: 91 | Ratings: 739
4.08/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On a lone, warm Wednesday night, looking through the beer store, I was struck by a conundrum. What beer do I want? What do I want to bring back, to my home, feed a nice seafood dinner, then drink with the satisfaction of a hard day's work? She caught my eye, who's that in the corner? Why, it's just "A Little Crazy" from Revolution Brewing. That's who I'm bringing home tonight.
"A Little Crazy" has a citrusy taste, perhaps from lots of Cascade hops. To be honest, I only know this because I just brewed a beer with Cascade. The bitterness of the hops doesn't really linger, what shines through is the sweetness. Hops aside, the beer has a malty taste. It reminds me of a red ale, but without the weight. I can see why Revolution Brewing calls it a Belgian style ale. I can taste that little bit of wheat in it. Or some fruity yeast. I'm not sure, and that's okay.
The can is a little demanding, but reasonably so: it tells us to keep it cold. That's fine, I'll do what the can says.
Best food to eat this with? Probably Jalapeno poppers. I definitely would not have it with steak.
When to drink this? Perhaps when your ex is throwing your TV out a window.
Rating: 4 out of 5 passive aggressive love notes.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On a lone, warm Wednesday night, looking through the beer store, I was struck by a conundrum. What beer do I want? What do I want to bring back, to my home, feed a nice seafood dinner, then drink with the satisfaction of a hard day's work? She caught my eye, who's that in the corner? Why, it's just "A Little Crazy" from Revolution Brewing. That's who I'm bringing home tonight.
"A Little Crazy" has a citrusy taste, perhaps from lots of Cascade hops. To be honest, I only know this because I just brewed a beer with Cascade. The bitterness of the hops doesn't really linger, what shines through is the sweetness. Hops aside, the beer has a malty taste. It reminds me of a red ale, but without the weight. I can see why Revolution Brewing calls it a Belgian style ale. I can taste that little bit of wheat in it. Or some fruity yeast. I'm not sure, and that's okay.
The can is a little demanding, but reasonably so: it tells us to keep it cold. That's fine, I'll do what the can says.
Best food to eat this with? Probably Jalapeno poppers. I definitely would not have it with steak.
When to drink this? Perhaps when your ex is throwing your TV out a window.
Rating: 4 out of 5 passive aggressive love notes.
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3.59/5 rDev -9.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured 12oz can into snifter. A dark rose color with a 2 finger off white head. Good retention and lacing. Aroma is quite floral with hints of rose and orange blossom. Some yeast and clove are also present. Flavor is like drinking liquid rose petals with some citrus notes. The yeast comes through with some of the caramel malt and ends with a touch of clove. It is interesting and enjoyable sip after sip. It has a light feel and good carbonation. A different take on a Belgian IPA, one that is rather floral.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured 12oz can into snifter. A dark rose color with a 2 finger off white head. Good retention and lacing. Aroma is quite floral with hints of rose and orange blossom. Some yeast and clove are also present. Flavor is like drinking liquid rose petals with some citrus notes. The yeast comes through with some of the caramel malt and ends with a touch of clove. It is interesting and enjoyable sip after sip. It has a light feel and good carbonation. A different take on a Belgian IPA, one that is rather floral.
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4.18/5 rDev +5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Copper color, very clear. Pours a raucous off-white head, creamy and lingering.
Nice phenolic nose with some pepper, not much hop aroma.
Nice peppery flavor to go with some malt sweetness up front. Definitely a Belgian PA that stresses the Belgian (feels authentic). Some earthy hop flavors midmouth that go nicely with the yeast character. Nice drying, bitter finish.
Medium body and carbonation...MF hides in the background, so nothing exceptional or bad about it. Possibly very slight alcohol warming, but pretty subdued for a 6.8% beer.
A very nice Belgian Pale Ale, which honestly isn't a huge favorite style of mine. Nice to get a fresh one in a can from USA instead of some dusty Belgian bottle that has lingered on the store shelf for months.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Copper color, very clear. Pours a raucous off-white head, creamy and lingering.
Nice phenolic nose with some pepper, not much hop aroma.
Nice peppery flavor to go with some malt sweetness up front. Definitely a Belgian PA that stresses the Belgian (feels authentic). Some earthy hop flavors midmouth that go nicely with the yeast character. Nice drying, bitter finish.
Medium body and carbonation...MF hides in the background, so nothing exceptional or bad about it. Possibly very slight alcohol warming, but pretty subdued for a 6.8% beer.
A very nice Belgian Pale Ale, which honestly isn't a huge favorite style of mine. Nice to get a fresh one in a can from USA instead of some dusty Belgian bottle that has lingered on the store shelf for months.
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3.9/5 rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a clear bright copper color with a light tan head, small amount of lacing.Smells of Begian yeast, citrus hops spice and malt. Taste starts with fruity hops, grapefruit and tropical notes mixes well with spice and yeast caramel malts finish this off. mouth feel was full and and robust with creamy carbonation, very drinkable with a nice aroma and taste .
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a clear bright copper color with a light tan head, small amount of lacing.Smells of Begian yeast, citrus hops spice and malt. Taste starts with fruity hops, grapefruit and tropical notes mixes well with spice and yeast caramel malts finish this off. mouth feel was full and and robust with creamy carbonation, very drinkable with a nice aroma and taste .
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4.41/5 rDev +10.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 12 oz. can into a chalice.
Appearance: Pours a deep amber red with a moderate amount of bubbles. Couple good fingers of off white head that settle into a thin creamy layer.
Smell: A spicy and juicy aroma with a scent of Belgian spice and citrus. Belgian yeast with a scent of pepper and clove. Citrus hop hints of orange, grapefruit, mango, and apricot. Earthy hop hints of grass and pine. Also some fruit hints of banana, apple, and white grape . Malt scent of caramel, grains, and cracker. Some candied sugar hints. A pretty nice aroma.
Taste: Like it smells, a spicy and juicy Belgian style taste with notes of spice and citrus. Belgian yeast with notes of pepper, clove, and coriander. Citrus hop notes of grapefruit, orange peel, mango, and apricot. Earthy hop notes of pine and grass. Belgian style fruit notes of banana, white grape, and apple. Malt notes of caramel, grains, and cracker. Some honey and candied sugar sweetness. A very solid taste.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation. Juicy, fairly chewy, and pretty smooth.
Overall: A pretty good take on a Belgian style Pale Ale. Good mix of spicy yeast and juicy hop flavor.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 12 oz. can into a chalice.
Appearance: Pours a deep amber red with a moderate amount of bubbles. Couple good fingers of off white head that settle into a thin creamy layer.
Smell: A spicy and juicy aroma with a scent of Belgian spice and citrus. Belgian yeast with a scent of pepper and clove. Citrus hop hints of orange, grapefruit, mango, and apricot. Earthy hop hints of grass and pine. Also some fruit hints of banana, apple, and white grape . Malt scent of caramel, grains, and cracker. Some candied sugar hints. A pretty nice aroma.
Taste: Like it smells, a spicy and juicy Belgian style taste with notes of spice and citrus. Belgian yeast with notes of pepper, clove, and coriander. Citrus hop notes of grapefruit, orange peel, mango, and apricot. Earthy hop notes of pine and grass. Belgian style fruit notes of banana, white grape, and apple. Malt notes of caramel, grains, and cracker. Some honey and candied sugar sweetness. A very solid taste.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation. Juicy, fairly chewy, and pretty smooth.
Overall: A pretty good take on a Belgian style Pale Ale. Good mix of spicy yeast and juicy hop flavor.
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4.58/5 rDev +15.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Wow this is proper stuff! I generally don't like Belgian PAs and IPAs but this has fantastic flavor, body, and feel. Fruity, hints of yeast and funk, but just crisp and super drinkable. Big surprise...highly recommend!
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Wow this is proper stuff! I generally don't like Belgian PAs and IPAs but this has fantastic flavor, body, and feel. Fruity, hints of yeast and funk, but just crisp and super drinkable. Big surprise...highly recommend!
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4.16/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
poured from a 12 oz. can. it is the color of honey with a quarter inch beige head and a light spotty lace. strong citrus, spice aromas. fruity, citrus, bready slightly peppery and mildly bitter finish. light to medium mouthfeel carbonation was ok. overall not bad.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
poured from a 12 oz. can. it is the color of honey with a quarter inch beige head and a light spotty lace. strong citrus, spice aromas. fruity, citrus, bready slightly peppery and mildly bitter finish. light to medium mouthfeel carbonation was ok. overall not bad.
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3.96/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A- Can pours to a goblet with an orange to pale amber body which exhibits a slight haziness. Crowning the brew is a foamy, ever so creamy cap that reaches about a finger in height before dropping to a puffy ring. Fair retention. A few sheets of lacing twist around the glass.
S- Bright hops in the forefront with orange and citrus at first followed by clear notes of tropical fruits, herbs and flowers. Belgian yeast spice is also very apparent with a dry straw and certain peppery quality. Rounded out with lightly toasted grain.
T- Reminiscent of the aroma with the general dominant figures being Belgian yeast and tropical citrusy hops but the yeast really does take off here creating more depth and complexity. Yeast is rather strong with pepper, coriander, pale fruit, a hint of banana and general spice. Apricot, orange, floral, herbal hops erupt in the finish after toasted bready grains soak the taste buds.
MF- Silky smooth overall consistency created by a foamy texture that is padded by creaminess in the body. Carbonation is a shade above a medium level while the brew finishes with a dry bitterness.
A little bit crazy on the palate as tropical hops lead into a strong Belgian yeast spice with a toasted barley character weaving it all together. Not the first combination of flavors that come to mind but they pull it off quite well for this one. Perhaps not that crazy after all.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A- Can pours to a goblet with an orange to pale amber body which exhibits a slight haziness. Crowning the brew is a foamy, ever so creamy cap that reaches about a finger in height before dropping to a puffy ring. Fair retention. A few sheets of lacing twist around the glass.
S- Bright hops in the forefront with orange and citrus at first followed by clear notes of tropical fruits, herbs and flowers. Belgian yeast spice is also very apparent with a dry straw and certain peppery quality. Rounded out with lightly toasted grain.
T- Reminiscent of the aroma with the general dominant figures being Belgian yeast and tropical citrusy hops but the yeast really does take off here creating more depth and complexity. Yeast is rather strong with pepper, coriander, pale fruit, a hint of banana and general spice. Apricot, orange, floral, herbal hops erupt in the finish after toasted bready grains soak the taste buds.
MF- Silky smooth overall consistency created by a foamy texture that is padded by creaminess in the body. Carbonation is a shade above a medium level while the brew finishes with a dry bitterness.
A little bit crazy on the palate as tropical hops lead into a strong Belgian yeast spice with a toasted barley character weaving it all together. Not the first combination of flavors that come to mind but they pull it off quite well for this one. Perhaps not that crazy after all.
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3.65/5 rDev -8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This beer was given to me twice. As part of its community involvement, Revolution provides beer to events in two urbanists organizations I'm active in: The Chicago Architecture Foundation and the Metropolitan Planning Council. (In fact, Revolution won CAF away from Goose Island; a healthy competition to see who can be the better guy!)
More on-point, about this beer...
Since I also bought it one other time, I can offer an unbiased opinion: it still needs work.
If a BPA does not complement the food, it needs work. A Little Crazy needs work.
Certainly, the hops are too assertive to complement the cheese and oily appetizers I had. And while those hops may be part of Revolution's marketing strategy to bring Belgians to the American market, the high carbonation probably makes the hops even more active. Also, Revolution also doesn't seem to find the yeast strain that makes Belgians Belgian... so it might, by default, throw in too many hops.
But as I said, I drank two... so I can't be too critical.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This beer was given to me twice. As part of its community involvement, Revolution provides beer to events in two urbanists organizations I'm active in: The Chicago Architecture Foundation and the Metropolitan Planning Council. (In fact, Revolution won CAF away from Goose Island; a healthy competition to see who can be the better guy!)
More on-point, about this beer...
Since I also bought it one other time, I can offer an unbiased opinion: it still needs work.
If a BPA does not complement the food, it needs work. A Little Crazy needs work.
Certainly, the hops are too assertive to complement the cheese and oily appetizers I had. And while those hops may be part of Revolution's marketing strategy to bring Belgians to the American market, the high carbonation probably makes the hops even more active. Also, Revolution also doesn't seem to find the yeast strain that makes Belgians Belgian... so it might, by default, throw in too many hops.
But as I said, I drank two... so I can't be too critical.
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4.02/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz can was poured into a pint glass.
Appearance: A one finger head was poured that reduced to a thin layer. It is an orange color with great clarity and vision of bubbles coming up through the glass. Spotty lacing down the glass as the beer was drank.
Smell: Citrus, lemon, grassy, herbal, floral, yeasty esters, banana, wheaty, bready, and caramel malts.
Taste: Definitely a hop forward rolling flavor, Belgian yeast, bready, biscuity, and caramel malts. Light bitterness and chewy notes in the rear.
Mouthfeel: Smooth, light to medium bodied, a little chewy, light bitterness, and medium carbonation.
Overall: Pretty tasty BPA. I'll have more of these in the future.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz can was poured into a pint glass.
Appearance: A one finger head was poured that reduced to a thin layer. It is an orange color with great clarity and vision of bubbles coming up through the glass. Spotty lacing down the glass as the beer was drank.
Smell: Citrus, lemon, grassy, herbal, floral, yeasty esters, banana, wheaty, bready, and caramel malts.
Taste: Definitely a hop forward rolling flavor, Belgian yeast, bready, biscuity, and caramel malts. Light bitterness and chewy notes in the rear.
Mouthfeel: Smooth, light to medium bodied, a little chewy, light bitterness, and medium carbonation.
Overall: Pretty tasty BPA. I'll have more of these in the future.
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3.53/5 rDev -11.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Golden color with a mild chill haze. Some streaks of lace from moderate head.
Earthy, almost like I'm getting wet wood, smell. Dry caramel in the background.
Starts off like white toast but the swallow is strongly of Belgian yeast. There's some hop bitterness in the aftertaste. Typical body with an elevated carbonation level. This is a beer on a journey: a smell which differs from the three distinct flavors. They do not blend at all but it keeps the beer interesting.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Golden color with a mild chill haze. Some streaks of lace from moderate head.
Earthy, almost like I'm getting wet wood, smell. Dry caramel in the background.
Starts off like white toast but the swallow is strongly of Belgian yeast. There's some hop bitterness in the aftertaste. Typical body with an elevated carbonation level. This is a beer on a journey: a smell which differs from the three distinct flavors. They do not blend at all but it keeps the beer interesting.
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3.79/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I'm going A Little Crazy waiting for NBS (Week 575) to kick off, especially since the CAN features CaveDave, I mean, Jerry Garcia, or someone resembling them. CaveDave & UtopiaJane alternate in hosting the weekly forum in this day & age & I guess that someone is sleeping late today. Don't they understand that this is my equivalent of a little kid's Christmas morning?!? I'm not waiting for them to CANduct some Crack! & Glugs. They CAN catch up once the forum opens.
From the CAN: "*Fresh Beer [-] Keep Cold".
The Crack! unveiled another brimful craft CAN & I always get excited when I see this! It is like a Baker's Dozen, but in a CAN. The site's style description suggests a careful decanting & so mine was a gentle Glug. Color was a solid Amber (SRM = > 7, < 9) with NE-quality clarity. Nose had that papery mustiness that I always associate with Belgian Pale Ales. It reminds me of pulling old newspapers out of the attic for recycling. Mouthfeel was medium. The taste was very musty, initially, giving 'way to a freshly-mown hay or grass flavor. Warming, it gained a light spiciness, again from the yeast. Finish was dry, but mellow. I could drink a few of these during the summer & in fact, I did last June after a CHISOX game at U.S. Cellular Field. Man, I really dig visiting Chicago/ChiRaq/VietRahm! Let the Revolution begin.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I'm going A Little Crazy waiting for NBS (Week 575) to kick off, especially since the CAN features CaveDave, I mean, Jerry Garcia, or someone resembling them. CaveDave & UtopiaJane alternate in hosting the weekly forum in this day & age & I guess that someone is sleeping late today. Don't they understand that this is my equivalent of a little kid's Christmas morning?!? I'm not waiting for them to CANduct some Crack! & Glugs. They CAN catch up once the forum opens.
From the CAN: "*Fresh Beer [-] Keep Cold".
The Crack! unveiled another brimful craft CAN & I always get excited when I see this! It is like a Baker's Dozen, but in a CAN. The site's style description suggests a careful decanting & so mine was a gentle Glug. Color was a solid Amber (SRM = > 7, < 9) with NE-quality clarity. Nose had that papery mustiness that I always associate with Belgian Pale Ales. It reminds me of pulling old newspapers out of the attic for recycling. Mouthfeel was medium. The taste was very musty, initially, giving 'way to a freshly-mown hay or grass flavor. Warming, it gained a light spiciness, again from the yeast. Finish was dry, but mellow. I could drink a few of these during the summer & in fact, I did last June after a CHISOX game at U.S. Cellular Field. Man, I really dig visiting Chicago/ChiRaq/VietRahm! Let the Revolution begin.
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3.13/5 rDev -21.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Pours a transparent copper color with a fluffy white head. It lacks that belgian haze that I was expecting it to have.
Smells extremely hoppy. Piney, citrusy hops dominate the aroma.
The flavor is the same as the smell, just milder. It's hoppy, but not the palate thrasher the smell led me to believe it would be.
Mouthfeel is average. Drinkability very good. Overall, it's a good tasting beer, but there are hundreds of other pale ales and IPAs that are just as good or better. The thing that is really dinging it's score for me here is it's lack of anything in it's smell, color, or flavor, that makes it a belgian pale instead of an american pale ale.
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look: 2.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Pours a transparent copper color with a fluffy white head. It lacks that belgian haze that I was expecting it to have.
Smells extremely hoppy. Piney, citrusy hops dominate the aroma.
The flavor is the same as the smell, just milder. It's hoppy, but not the palate thrasher the smell led me to believe it would be.
Mouthfeel is average. Drinkability very good. Overall, it's a good tasting beer, but there are hundreds of other pale ales and IPAs that are just as good or better. The thing that is really dinging it's score for me here is it's lack of anything in it's smell, color, or flavor, that makes it a belgian pale instead of an american pale ale.
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4.2/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 4.25
Excellent citrus nose and balanced finish. The 6.8% alc content somewhat hidden but can sneak up on you. Taste is more like a session IPA. Extremely drinkable.
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look: 3.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 4.25
Excellent citrus nose and balanced finish. The 6.8% alc content somewhat hidden but can sneak up on you. Taste is more like a session IPA. Extremely drinkable.
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4.38/5 rDev +10.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Golden orange, slightly hazy. Good head when poured properly.
Hoppy, citrus and floral smell, as well as smelling the belgian yeasts.
Tastes hoppy but you can definitely feel the belgian yeast, not heavily but good enough. Hints of banana and mango as well as other citrus fruits. Delicious. One of my favorite American Belgian Pale Ales.
Overall one of favorite Chicago beers, very drinkable and dangerously delicious. Should not be stored though as it loses flavor quickly (as any hoppy beer, but still).
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Golden orange, slightly hazy. Good head when poured properly.
Hoppy, citrus and floral smell, as well as smelling the belgian yeasts.
Tastes hoppy but you can definitely feel the belgian yeast, not heavily but good enough. Hints of banana and mango as well as other citrus fruits. Delicious. One of my favorite American Belgian Pale Ales.
Overall one of favorite Chicago beers, very drinkable and dangerously delicious. Should not be stored though as it loses flavor quickly (as any hoppy beer, but still).
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3.85/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Golden orange, with a pocked white head.
Beautifully Belgian pale on the nose - floral, esters, citrus.
Some banana, alcohol, a bit of spicy hops, lots of floral coming through on the tongue.
Good carbonation brings out the Belgian characteristics, leaving a full bouquet behind.
Nice summertime beer. Completely drinkable, but not great.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Golden orange, with a pocked white head.
Beautifully Belgian pale on the nose - floral, esters, citrus.
Some banana, alcohol, a bit of spicy hops, lots of floral coming through on the tongue.
Good carbonation brings out the Belgian characteristics, leaving a full bouquet behind.
Nice summertime beer. Completely drinkable, but not great.
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3.23/5 rDev -18.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3
Really disappointed in this beer, as I generally love Revolution's offerings. The downfall here (for me) is the smell. It's the most fragrant beer I've ever had, and I can't even enjoy the taste. Smells like someone gathered a bunch of flowers and herbs from a forest and stuffed them in the barrel.
Hate to give a negative review, but I'd avoid this beer. Will not buy and do not want to drink again.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3
Really disappointed in this beer, as I generally love Revolution's offerings. The downfall here (for me) is the smell. It's the most fragrant beer I've ever had, and I can't even enjoy the taste. Smells like someone gathered a bunch of flowers and herbs from a forest and stuffed them in the barrel.
Hate to give a negative review, but I'd avoid this beer. Will not buy and do not want to drink again.
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3.98/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A big thanks to the founding father of the canquest, woodychandler, for this beer. Poured from a 12 oz. can. Has a dark golden/brown color with a 1 inch head. Smell is of fruits, citrus in particular, hops. Taste is hops, citrus, malts, spices, balanced and disappearing quickly. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall a tasty beer that is easing the pain of watching this ass kicking my Phillies are receiving from the Orioles.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A big thanks to the founding father of the canquest, woodychandler, for this beer. Poured from a 12 oz. can. Has a dark golden/brown color with a 1 inch head. Smell is of fruits, citrus in particular, hops. Taste is hops, citrus, malts, spices, balanced and disappearing quickly. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall a tasty beer that is easing the pain of watching this ass kicking my Phillies are receiving from the Orioles.
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3.73/5 rDev -6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
12oz can, canned 01/06/15. Served in a tulip glass.
Appearance: Mostly clear (tiniest bit of chill haze) amber trending towards golden-copper with a thin white skin of foam across the top. Some persistent fine strands of lacing noted. Nice color.
Smell: Citrus American style hops with some grapefruit and a hint of tropical fruit. I can pick up the typical aromas of Citra and Cascade, but not much else. While pleasant, not a Belgian pale ale.
Taste: Nicely hoppy and very citrus forward. There is a bit of a wit-style middle to this beer, and the finish is, well, unusual. I keep expecting the American hops to be at the finish, and instead I get something a bit grainy, mildly bitter, and earthy. It's not at all a Belgian Pale Ale. Taste wise I think I've got a AIPA or a APA here.
Mouthfeel: In mouthfeel this beer has a much more Belgian character. Airy carbonation that scrubs the palate, but with some hop oils left on the teeth.
Overall / Drinkability: If I was rating strictly to style, which I admittedly don't do much of, I'd pan this beer. It is not a BPA, it's a APA or AIPA. However, I'll summarize my thoughts on it overall as a beer. It's a bit different for an American hoppy beer, and I wonder either this beer is too old and the Belgian esters are lost, or.....it's the Wit yeast I'm tasting in the middle and that's where the "Belgian" character ends. So if you're looking for an American Belgian experience, this isn't the beer for you. If you want a solidly hoppy beer with some good flavor, then this is the beer for you. At the end I find it an ok beer. Certainly well hopped but not something I'd go out of my way for again.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
12oz can, canned 01/06/15. Served in a tulip glass.
Appearance: Mostly clear (tiniest bit of chill haze) amber trending towards golden-copper with a thin white skin of foam across the top. Some persistent fine strands of lacing noted. Nice color.
Smell: Citrus American style hops with some grapefruit and a hint of tropical fruit. I can pick up the typical aromas of Citra and Cascade, but not much else. While pleasant, not a Belgian pale ale.
Taste: Nicely hoppy and very citrus forward. There is a bit of a wit-style middle to this beer, and the finish is, well, unusual. I keep expecting the American hops to be at the finish, and instead I get something a bit grainy, mildly bitter, and earthy. It's not at all a Belgian Pale Ale. Taste wise I think I've got a AIPA or a APA here.
Mouthfeel: In mouthfeel this beer has a much more Belgian character. Airy carbonation that scrubs the palate, but with some hop oils left on the teeth.
Overall / Drinkability: If I was rating strictly to style, which I admittedly don't do much of, I'd pan this beer. It is not a BPA, it's a APA or AIPA. However, I'll summarize my thoughts on it overall as a beer. It's a bit different for an American hoppy beer, and I wonder either this beer is too old and the Belgian esters are lost, or.....it's the Wit yeast I'm tasting in the middle and that's where the "Belgian" character ends. So if you're looking for an American Belgian experience, this isn't the beer for you. If you want a solidly hoppy beer with some good flavor, then this is the beer for you. At the end I find it an ok beer. Certainly well hopped but not something I'd go out of my way for again.
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4.01/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12o can poured into a pint glass
A- pours a deep golden color with a foamy one-finger white had that retains nicely, leaving behind traces of sticky lace
S- banana & clove with some fruity hop esters, light phenols, a bit peppery with a hint of citrus
T- earthy banana & clove, slightly phenolic yeast, fruity hops with hints of citrus & red berries that continues to the finish, with more dry yeast
M- medium body and carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel and a creamy finish
O- very good Belgian pale that has high drinkability
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12o can poured into a pint glass
A- pours a deep golden color with a foamy one-finger white had that retains nicely, leaving behind traces of sticky lace
S- banana & clove with some fruity hop esters, light phenols, a bit peppery with a hint of citrus
T- earthy banana & clove, slightly phenolic yeast, fruity hops with hints of citrus & red berries that continues to the finish, with more dry yeast
M- medium body and carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel and a creamy finish
O- very good Belgian pale that has high drinkability
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3.96/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Draft pour yielded low head, low carbonation (line problem?) Light amber color, slight haze, but mostly transparent. Big hop and spice aroma, I personally smell little malt (taste exceeds the aroma in terms of malt). Tastes of hop and malted in good balance, spice notes are moderate. This is a solid beer. What we've come to expect from Revolution Brewery.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Draft pour yielded low head, low carbonation (line problem?) Light amber color, slight haze, but mostly transparent. Big hop and spice aroma, I personally smell little malt (taste exceeds the aroma in terms of malt). Tastes of hop and malted in good balance, spice notes are moderate. This is a solid beer. What we've come to expect from Revolution Brewery.
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3.99/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Big thanks to GreenMonster12 for this extra!
Transparent light amber body with a thick cream colored head. Aroma is of toasted malts, white pepper and a dash of citrus. Flavor is malty and yeasty with a peppery profile and some nice fruity flavors of white grape. Feel is bready and yeasty, tastes fuller than your average 6.8% BPA. Overall a nice Americanized take on the style.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Big thanks to GreenMonster12 for this extra!
Transparent light amber body with a thick cream colored head. Aroma is of toasted malts, white pepper and a dash of citrus. Flavor is malty and yeasty with a peppery profile and some nice fruity flavors of white grape. Feel is bready and yeasty, tastes fuller than your average 6.8% BPA. Overall a nice Americanized take on the style.
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4.02/5 rDev +1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
12 oz. can dated January 29, 2015. Consumed and reviewed on March 10, 2015.
L: The beer is deep gold in color with a one-finger, off-white head that sticks around for a little bit before dissipating. Wispy lace, slightly hazy.
S: Nose encompasses fruity esters, sweet malts, citrus hop oil aromas, lemon zest.
T: Mango, honeydew melon, orange, honey, caramel malts. Earthy hops are present as are peppery spice phenols. Moderately dry finish. Nice drinker; refreshingly crushable.
F: Medium body, medium carbonation, alcohol is barely noticeable.
O: Solid offering from Revolution. The ABV can sneak up on you due to the beer’s high level of drinkability. Highly recommend for fans of Belgian beers as well as hopheads. This beer can appeal to many palates.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
12 oz. can dated January 29, 2015. Consumed and reviewed on March 10, 2015.
L: The beer is deep gold in color with a one-finger, off-white head that sticks around for a little bit before dissipating. Wispy lace, slightly hazy.
S: Nose encompasses fruity esters, sweet malts, citrus hop oil aromas, lemon zest.
T: Mango, honeydew melon, orange, honey, caramel malts. Earthy hops are present as are peppery spice phenols. Moderately dry finish. Nice drinker; refreshingly crushable.
F: Medium body, medium carbonation, alcohol is barely noticeable.
O: Solid offering from Revolution. The ABV can sneak up on you due to the beer’s high level of drinkability. Highly recommend for fans of Belgian beers as well as hopheads. This beer can appeal to many palates.
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4.5/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Aroma: Light lemon rind notes with a slightly funky Belgian yeast character. Light peppery character asserts as the beer is swirled and warms.
Appearance: Deep amber pour with golden edging. Low white head that retains well. Tight bubbles with moderate lacing around the edges.
Flavor: Assertive peppery and funky Belgian yeast character up front. Moderate melon and stone fruit character with a firm and earthy hop bitterness. Balance is to the hop bitterness. Finish is clean and dry. Aftertaste lingers with a peppery Belgian character.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with medium-high carbonation. No creaminess, heat, or oily character noted. No astringency detected.
Overall impression: A firmly Belgian, American hopped ale. Immensely enjoyable and poundable. I'm biased as I love this brewery and this is another solid offering.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Aroma: Light lemon rind notes with a slightly funky Belgian yeast character. Light peppery character asserts as the beer is swirled and warms.
Appearance: Deep amber pour with golden edging. Low white head that retains well. Tight bubbles with moderate lacing around the edges.
Flavor: Assertive peppery and funky Belgian yeast character up front. Moderate melon and stone fruit character with a firm and earthy hop bitterness. Balance is to the hop bitterness. Finish is clean and dry. Aftertaste lingers with a peppery Belgian character.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with medium-high carbonation. No creaminess, heat, or oily character noted. No astringency detected.
Overall impression: A firmly Belgian, American hopped ale. Immensely enjoyable and poundable. I'm biased as I love this brewery and this is another solid offering.
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A Little Crazy from Revolution Brewing Company
3.98
out of 5
based on 739 ratings.
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Interesting version of a Belgian IPA.
Fresh floral aroma...
Flavor has some nice floral and citrus flavors but a lighter yeastiness than some Belgian IPA's,,,,,they say they used a wit yeast which I believe.... it is certainly dialed down on the yeasty notes from most in this category. Not a wit for sure as it lacks those characteristics but the yeast may have given a more subtle impression than many in this category.
I like it but nothing extraordinary.
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