Revolution Brewing Anti-Hero IPA Beer, Illinois

Grapefruit, lemon candy, and orange marmalade rise through bold floral and pine aromatics, followed by a crisp, bracing bitterness that resets the palate for another sip. Revolution Brewing 'Anti-Hero' IPA Beer combines five classic American hop varieties in a 6.7% IPA that has remained central to the brewery since its earliest days. Created by Brewmaster Jim Cibak shortly after Revolution opened in 2010, it established the citrus-driven, assertively hopped template that would later grow into the brewery's extensive Hero IPA family.

Product Details:

• Founder: Josh Deth 
• Brewmaster: Jim Cibak
• ABV: 6.7%
• IBU: 65
• Hops: Centennial, Chinook, Citra, Cascade, and Crystal
• Availability: Year-Round

Sensory Description:

Assertive citrus leads the profile, with grapefruit, lemon candy, and orange marmalade layered over floral and resinous pine aromatics. The palate is crisp and firmly hop-driven, balancing concentrated citrus flavor with a bracing bitterness that provides structure and refreshment. Floral lift keeps the hop profile expressive, while pine and grapefruit persist through the dry, bitter finish.

Brewer's Background:

Revolution Brewing was founded by Josh Deth and opened its original Chicago brewpub in 2010, followed by its production brewery in 2012. Anti-Hero was the fifth beer brewed at the original pub and emerged quickly as one of its most requested beers. Brewmaster Jim Cibak created the recipe as an exploration of how several American hop varieties could work together rather than relying on a single dominant hop. Its combination of citrus, floral, and pine character became an important foundation for Revolution's hop-focused identity and later inspired an extensive series of Hero IPAs exploring new varieties, brewing methods, and stylistic directions. Anti-Hero remains the brewery's flagship IPA and a year-round centerpiece of its Chicago brewing program.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at approximately 7 to 10 degrees Celsius in an IPA, tulip, or nonic pint glass to emphasize its citrus, floral, and pine aromatics while preserving its crisp bitterness. Pair with burgers, barbecue, spicy fried chicken, tacos, pepperoni pizza, grilled sausages, or sharp cheddar, where the beer's grapefruit-driven hop character and firm bitterness can cut through richness and complement char, spice, and smoke.