Revolution Brewing (2024)

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Rioter's Reserve has already kicked. I assume they held some back for tomorrow but that's just a guess based on past events.

 

Component 3 > Component 1 >>>>>> Component 2.

Component 3 is a classic super aged/double barreled Deth's Tar, with all that implies. If you're a FUPA God, you'll love this.

Component 1 is a pale barleywine kinda vibe, with cream soda, oak & faint red berry notes. I liked this way more than I expected.

Component 3 is a punishing blend of black licorice, wood & candle wax. I'm sure it works as ballast in the final On & On blend, but on its own it's a tough swath to mow.

Oh and Mindshaft Gap is on.

 

Component 1 was not good. Component 2 was my favorite of the day. Component 3 was good but something harsh I couldn't quite tell. VSOR was not my type at all. Gave my cans away!

 

If you liked Component 2 but thought Component 3 was harsh, I think one of us got mislabeled beers. I found the exact opposite to be true.

Or maybe my #trashpalate is acting up again...

 

Haha maybe the booze got to me!

I was underwhelmed on the release though. But that is having high standards from everything Rev has done in the past. Onward we go!

 

Yeah, defintley my least favorite collection of drafts on release day.

 

Total agree on the Component rating, 2 is just too dry or something. Drinkable but eh. Making my own blend, I put mainly 1 and 3 and it was spot on.

Also RR 2024 is still on tap this afternoon, no Half Acre/DB Catch Hell in sight and Cognac On and On is on tap from the library!!! I see other taps listed behind the bar after Cognac taps on paper but my eyes aren’t good lol.

 

I agree, I prefer 3>1>2. Haven’t done any of my own blending which is perhaps a missed opportunity.

Cognac On & On is a treat but I prefer Part 3.

Rioter’s Reserve is basically the the DBVSOD I wished for.

 

Taproom is full and I've been relegated to being only the second tallest person here. I tried Component 3 on you all's recommendation and quite enjoy it, but I think I actually prefer the cognac On and On. That's probably all that I'll have with the drive back to Indiana ahead of me, so I'm looking forward to popping a few cans later in the weekend.

 

Me, whenever another person enters the room.

 

I was there yesterday around 5:45 PM, and it was on draft. I got a pour. I thought it was solid. Not super complex but had good barrel sweetness and a thicker feel. I expected it to be more boozy but was pleasantly surprised it wasn't.

Switching topics, and maybe others have said this: VSOR Select... I'm glad I bought another 4 pack. Excellent from the first sip.

 

Wait, so nobody blended the Components and just had them all solo? I think the brewers were hoping you'd blend your own Components to create a beer that's perfect for you. They're interesting to drink on their own just to see how these BA beers are made, but ultimately each of these beers has a bigger purpose to be part of a blend and compliment each other. Idk if everyone understood the assignment

 

I also neglected to bring my graduated cylinder and a blending vessel

 

hand up on this one. I blended the three with some buddies. Not sure how else you’d take down component number two unless it was with something to cut that dryness.

 

I did at the end. But I wanted to taste them all seperately, too.

My blend < Revolution's blend. Unsurprisingly.

 

The Brewpub will close after Saturday service for what appears to be a few weeks for a "renovation and refresh". The announcement stated they plan to reopen later this month.

https://www.instagram.com/revbrewchicago/p/C2yWBF1tCDC/?img_index=1

The Taproom will also be closed Sunday and Friday the 9th, but open Wednesday - Sunday the rest of February.