Luponic Distortion: Revolution No. 009
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
- From:
- Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 5.9%
- Score:
- 88
- Avg:
- 3.94 | pDev: 8.63%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 61
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 06, 2026
- Added:
- Feb 10, 2018
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 34
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
Revolution No. 009 is a showcase for “public domain” hops from the United States and Germany, offering a fresh twist on some not-so-familiar favorites. The lead hops in Revolution No. 009 include two varieties from the Pacific Northwest—one that provides exotic tropical fruit and coconut notes, and another that offers a balance of earthy pine and citrus qualities. The German hops round out the blend with a dimension of bright fruitiness.
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Ratings by drtth:
Reviewed by drtth from Pennsylvania
4.13/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
4.13/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
The clear golden dark yellow beer pours out into a Duvel glass with a 1/2’ ivory head that recedes to leave some lacing on the sides of the glass and a thin cover on the surface. Even to the finish of the beer there’s lacing on the sides of the glass and irregular thin patches of foam on the surface of the beer. Sipping creates lots of small patches and small legs of lacing.
The aromas include a nice melange of citrus, pine, earthiness, dankness and some tropical fruit. In the background there’s a bit of breadiness from the malt.
The flavors are much as expected from the nose, with that enjoyable melange of citrus, pine, earthiness, dankness and some tropical fruit all making their contribution. The malt provides some light bready/crackery sweetness that creates a background to the hop flavors and a nice counter to smooth out the bitterness.
The mouthfeel is on the light side of medium bodied and slightly prickly with the active, finely bubbled carbonation. The finish begins as the hop flavors and sweetness give way to the firm, palate coating, but not sharp, bitterness that leads to a clean, crisp, dry ending.
Overall this is a well made beer that has a lot of interesting and complex aromas and flavors that all play a noticeable role. It’s also a reasonably enjoyable beer that I’d be fine with having again. That being said I don't think I'll miss this one when it is no longer available, it’s worth trying while it’s available but it is not it irreplaceable.
Mar 18, 2018The aromas include a nice melange of citrus, pine, earthiness, dankness and some tropical fruit. In the background there’s a bit of breadiness from the malt.
The flavors are much as expected from the nose, with that enjoyable melange of citrus, pine, earthiness, dankness and some tropical fruit all making their contribution. The malt provides some light bready/crackery sweetness that creates a background to the hop flavors and a nice counter to smooth out the bitterness.
The mouthfeel is on the light side of medium bodied and slightly prickly with the active, finely bubbled carbonation. The finish begins as the hop flavors and sweetness give way to the firm, palate coating, but not sharp, bitterness that leads to a clean, crisp, dry ending.
Overall this is a well made beer that has a lot of interesting and complex aromas and flavors that all play a noticeable role. It’s also a reasonably enjoyable beer that I’d be fine with having again. That being said I don't think I'll miss this one when it is no longer available, it’s worth trying while it’s available but it is not it irreplaceable.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by blueshawk69 from Kansas
4/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
(review from February 2018) Delicate, light but flavorful ipa with gentle citrusy & tropical hints & aftertaste. Quick fading on the tastebuds but enuf heft on the tung.
Jan 06, 2026
Rated by ttoadee from Texas
3.8/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.8/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
RB transfer
Sep 23, 2025
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.13/5 rDev -20.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
3.13/5 rDev -20.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Draft at Taphouse. Dark, clear golden, small skin of head. Aroma is dry and dusty, taste also comes across very dry, chalky. Trying to figure out what's going on. Not your typical IPA, not palateable. Hop experiment?
Nov 30, 2023
Reviewed by feloniousmonk from Minnesota
4.18/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.18/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion Revolving Hop Series Revolution No. 009. Firestone Walker Brewing, Paso Robles, CA. 5.9% ABV, 59 IBU.
Crystal clear, bright golden color, beautiful bone white head on top. Looking gorgeous.
In the nose: Vibrant citrus-y hop flavors burst out at first, lemon lime, grapefruit. Beautiful citrus explosion.
In the mouth: Bitter hops attack up front, blazing the palate, ending nice and dry. Medium body, expertly drinkable. Blisteringly bitter. Bright, fresh and lively. Some juicy/fruity notes and hop bitterness that just won't quit. Light bodied and highly drinkable for a hop head like me.
I like this one a lot. Go out and get some.
Jul 05, 2021Crystal clear, bright golden color, beautiful bone white head on top. Looking gorgeous.
In the nose: Vibrant citrus-y hop flavors burst out at first, lemon lime, grapefruit. Beautiful citrus explosion.
In the mouth: Bitter hops attack up front, blazing the palate, ending nice and dry. Medium body, expertly drinkable. Blisteringly bitter. Bright, fresh and lively. Some juicy/fruity notes and hop bitterness that just won't quit. Light bodied and highly drinkable for a hop head like me.
I like this one a lot. Go out and get some.
Reviewed by elNopalero from Michigan
4.27/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.27/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I had this fresh, poured from a can into a nonic pint.
It pours a clear crystal gold. Lemony hops, lemony aroma, lemony finish. Easy drinker. I love it.
Nov 29, 2019It pours a clear crystal gold. Lemony hops, lemony aroma, lemony finish. Easy drinker. I love it.
Rated by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington
3.92/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dead middle of the 7 Luponics I've had. Not incredible - stopped buying these.
May 03, 2019
Rated by GStone899 from Minnesota
3.66/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.66/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Well balanced IPA. Nothing too fancy or wild; just solid.
Oct 14, 2018
Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota
4/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: brilliant gold pour supports a 15" white cap with fair to good retention
S: Melon aromas dominate seasoned by wet forest floor with resin, fruit, citrus and cantaloupe
T: The flavors start with a fruit cocktail feel featuring fruit, citrus, berry, lemon and melon with a hint of tart and as these flavors start to settle in, the beer dries out leaving a very pleasant lingering bitter
F: body is just under medium and the carbonation is medium plus
O: This is not a heavy beer but it is packed with fruit and a nicely balancing bitterness
Oct 03, 2018S: Melon aromas dominate seasoned by wet forest floor with resin, fruit, citrus and cantaloupe
T: The flavors start with a fruit cocktail feel featuring fruit, citrus, berry, lemon and melon with a hint of tart and as these flavors start to settle in, the beer dries out leaving a very pleasant lingering bitter
F: body is just under medium and the carbonation is medium plus
O: This is not a heavy beer but it is packed with fruit and a nicely balancing bitterness
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