Revolution Brewing Hero IPA Beer Variety Pack, Illinois

Citrus, tropical fruit, pine, and resin move through Revolution Brewing Hero IPA Beer Variety Pack, a four-beer exploration of how American IPA has evolved through changing hops, yeast, and brewing approaches. Anti-Hero supplies the classic bitter, citrus-and-pine foundation; Hazy-Hero turns toward a soft body and tropical fruit; West Coast-Hero delivers clear, resinous Double IPA intensity; and Citra-Hero pushes juicy citrus and passionfruit to the foreground. Together, the pack captures four distinct sides of Revolution's long-running Hero IPA program under Brewmaster Jim Cibak.

Product Details:

• Founder: Josh Deth
• Brewmaster: Jim Cibak
• Pack Style: IPA Variety Pack
  • Anti-Hero: India Pale Ale; Centennial, Chinook, Citra, Cascade and Crystal hops; 6.7% ABV; 65 IBUs
  • Hazy-Hero: Hazy IPA; Citra, Mosaic, Amarillo, Idaho 7, Sultana, Cashmere and Centennial dry hops; 7.3% ABV; 35 IBUs
  • West Coast-Hero: West Coast-Style Double IPA; Simcoe, Centennial, Citra, Amarillo and Cascade dry hops; 8.0% ABV; 62 IBUs
  • Citra-Hero: Juicy India Pale Ale; Citra-focused hop profile; 7.0% ABV
• Availability: Year-round

Sensory Description:

Anti-Hero opens the range with assertive bitterness and bold citrus, grapefruit, floral and pine character, layering lemon candy and orange marmalade over a crisp, firmly hopped palate. 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.

Brewer's Background:

Revolution 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.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve 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.