Rev Life News: August 2017

REV LIFE NEWS: AUGUST 2017

OKTOBERFEST 2017

We’re moving our 6th annual Oktoberfest celebration to the street this year! All the party details can be found here.

FARM TO FIST

This fall, we are introducing a new Wet Hop Ale called Farm to Fist. Our brewers will be utilizing hops picked at the peak of ripeness, grown just a few hours away at Hop Head Farms in Baroda, MI. The window between the hop harvest and the hops being added to the brew is a short 4 to 5‑hour time span, resulting in a flavorful and crisp brew. 

The Wet Hop Ale will be released on Wednesday, September 27. Sixtels of Farm to Fist will be on sale to the public. Keg reservations begin on Monday, September 18. More details on keg reservations will be announced on our website and social media in the near future.

“Farm to Fist is a celebration of the annual harvest of our favorite ingredient at Revolution, hops! Normally, the sticky cones are plucked from the vine at the peak of ripeness and immediately dried in a kiln to be preserved and pelletized. This allows us to continue brewing throughout the year. In mid-September, we plan on taking full advantage of our fortunate proximity to Hop Head Farms in Baroda, MI. Five-hundred pounds of carefully selected, fresh Chinook hops will live out an alternative destiny; to be picked and driven directly to our brewery for a hefty dry-hop in their wet form. These hops will be from vine to beer in under four hours to maximize the fresh, green character. Think standing in the middle of a hop field and tearing open a cone to appreciate the pungent, fruity, and dank resins and oils located in the lupulin glands. A level of freshness that can only be replicated once a year and is to be enjoyed with urgency, from Farm to Fist.“
Brewery Manager — Glenn Allen

DEEP WOOD SERIES

After several years of sales in 22-ounce bottles, we are moving our Deep Wood Series of barrel-aged brews into 4‑packs of 12-ounce cans. Read the full story here.

WHAT’S BREWING

Cross of Gold

18-packs of our award-winning Cross of Gold are available year-round. A go-to pack of refreshing 12oz. cans for tailgate season.

ABV: 4.8% I IBU: 25

Available: 18-pack of 12oz. cans at the tap room & retailers

LEAGUE OF HEROES

Fresh League of Heroes Issue 2 variety 12-packs are being canned every two weeks. The pack features Anti-Hero,Amarillo-Hero, Crystal-Hero and the debut of Tropic-Hero.

Available: 12-pack of 12oz. cans at the tap room & retailers

NEW RELEASES

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest, a traditional German-style lager, is taking Sun Crusher​’s place within the next few weeks. 100% German malts add a flavorful base to this well-balanced, toasty lager.

ABV: 5.7 I IBU: 25

Available: 6‑pack of 12oz. cansbrewpub, tap room & retailers

Mosaic-Hero

Next up in our Hero Series of specialty IPAs: Mosaic-Hero. The IPA replacing Citra-Hero, showcases the Mosaic hop, named for its artistic assortment of aromas and flavors including tropical fruit, citrus, and fresh pine. 

ABV: 7.5 I IBU: 65

Available: 6‑pack of 12oz. cans at the brewpub, tap room & retailers

NEW TAPPINGS

8/23 — Mosaic-Hero, a specialty Hero Series IPA featuring Mosaic hops, and Ghost Ride, a light bodied, crisp Kolsch.
8/30 - Oktoberfest, a traditional German-style lager, and Up & Ahtanum, a new Pale Ale brewed for Oak Park Micro Brew Review.
9/6 - Freedom of Press, a Kettle Sour with Black Currant.
9/7 — DEEP CUTS: Sabbatic, a German-Style Strong Amber Lager aged in Cabernet barrels. (Kedzie Tap Room ONLY)
9/13 — Working Mom, a barrel-aged Imperial Brown Ale.
9/20 - Unsessionable, a badass Imperial IPA.

Click here to view any updates on upcoming beer releases!

EXPANDING DISTRIBUTION

We’re continuing to expand distribution throughout the Midwest. Revolution beer is now distributed throughout Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. By mid-September, we will begin distribution in Indianapolis. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

8÷25−8÷27 — Logan Square Food Truck Social
8/25 — Zoo Brew at Brookfield Zoo
8/26 - Summer Bash at Eataly
8/27 — Beer Yoga at Kedzie Tap Room
9/3 — Kedzie Tap Room Closed for Private Event
9/3 — Belinda Carlisle and Smash Mouth Concert at Grand Victoria Casino (Elgin)
9/5 - Bluesday Tuesday at Fitzgerald’s (Berwyn)
9/8 — Reggie’s 10th Anniversary Party
9/9 - Screw City Beer Fest (Rockford)
9/9 - Run Mag Mile Race
9/9 - Craft Beer Night during White Sox vs. Giants Game
9/14 - Timbuk 2 x Revolution Happy Hour Group Ride
9/22 — Kedzie Tap Room Closed for Private EVent
9/23 — Oktoberfest Party at The Dawson
9/24 - Beer Yoga at Kedzie Tap Room
9÷29−9÷30 — Revolution Oktoberfest Party

Visit our events calendar for any updates!