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Hazy-Hero shifts the emphasis toward a smooth, velvety texture and ripe mango, pineapple, passionfruit and citrus, with restrained bitterness preserving its soft, fruit-forward expression. West Coast-Hero is crystal clear and more powerful, combining bright citrus and floral tones with dank, resinous pine and the greater weight of a Double IPA. Citra-Hero completes the progression with an intensely juicy profile of ripe orange, passionfruit and zesty lemon, building toward a vivid citrus-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewer's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevolution Brewing grew from founder Josh Deth's years in Chicago beer, beginning with brewery work in the mid-1990s and developing through his time as a cellarman and brewpub brewer before Revolution's brewpub finally opened in 2010. Its production brewery followed in 2012, establishing the capacity for Revolution to expand beyond its neighborhood roots while remaining independently owned. Brewmaster Jim Cibak has been integral to the brewery since its earliest test batches, helping shape a portfolio that ranges from traditional styles to continuously evolving hop-focused beers. The Hero family has become one of Revolution's defining projects, beginning with Anti-Hero and expanding through numerous interpretations of IPA as new hop varieties, yeast strains and brewing techniques emerged. The Hero IPA Variety Pack brings that development into one package, placing the brewery's classic IPA alongside hazy, West Coast and juicy expressions for a direct comparison of the style's evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled at approximately 7-10°C in IPA or tulip glasses, allowing each beer's hop aroma to open while maintaining freshness and definition. Try the four beers side by side to highlight their contrasting approaches: Anti-Hero with burgers, pizza or sharp cheddar; Hazy-Hero with tacos, spicy chicken or mango-accented dishes; West Coast-Hero with grilled meats, barbecue or assertive aged cheeses; and Citra-Hero with fish tacos, citrus-marinated chicken or spicy Southeast Asian dishes. The progression from classic bitterness through hazy softness, resinous intensity and juicy citrus also makes the pack particularly well suited to comparative tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked Stave Artisans (CSA)","offers":[{"title":"12-Pack 12oz Cans","offer_id":67587382018103,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Revolution_Brewing_Hero_IPA_Beer_Variety_Pack_Illinois.png?v=1791300986"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/collections\/Collection_Image.png?v=1791388776","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/collections\/great-american-beer-fest-releases.oembed","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}