On Tour Reprise IPA 4Pk

On Tour Reprise IPA 4Pk is a 7% ABV West Coast-style India Pale Ale from On Tour Brewing Company in Chicago, Illinois, sold in a four-pack format. Originally released under the name "It Takes Two," this rebranded expression has earned strong community marks, including ratings in the 4.0–4.25 range from BeerAdvocate reviewers.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7%  |  IBU: 60  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: West Coast IPA  |  Brewery: On Tour Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

On Tour Brewing Company is a Chicago-based craft brewery whose lineup draws heavy inspiration from music culture — the brand name itself nods to the life of touring artists. Reprise is the brewery's flagship West Coast IPA, formerly known as "It Takes Two" before being rebranded under its current name. At 60 IBUs and 7% ABV, it sits squarely in classic West Coast territory: hop-forward, bitter, and dry, built on a bready malt backbone that supports rather than competes with the hops.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Strong piney hop character leads, followed by waves of citrus peel and tropical fruit. Grapefruit and orange rind are most prominent, with a subtle underlying grain sweetness.

Taste: The entry is bright and resinous, with grapefruit rind and lime zest hitting first. The mid-palate opens up into passion fruit and papaya, layered over a bready grain foundation that provides structure without heaviness. Bitterness builds steadily through the peak, assertive but balanced.

Finish: Dry and lingering, with piney bitterness and residual citrus rind that stays on the palate. The finish is clean — characteristic of a well-executed West Coast IPA with no cloying sweetness.

How to Drink Reprise IPA

Serve cold, ideally between 45–50°F, in a tulip glass or standard pint to concentrate the aromatic hop oils. This is a beer designed to drink fresh — hop character fades with age, so don't cellar it. For cocktail-adjacent serves: a Michelada works well with Reprise's citrus backbone and firm bitterness; a beer margarita (Beergarita) benefits from the tropical fruit notes blending with lime and salt; and a Shandy made with fresh lemonade tames the IBU for warmer weather drinking.

Best For

• Hop-forward beer fans revisiting the West Coast IPA revival
• Cookouts and backyard grilling sessions where bold flavor holds up to charred food
• Introducing someone to classic West Coast IPA bitterness at a manageable 7% ABV
• Supporting Chicago's independent craft beer scene

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Reprise IPA taste like? Reprise IPA leads with bright grapefruit, lime, and passion fruit hop flavors over a bready malt base, finishing dry and piney with assertive but balanced bitterness at 60 IBUs.

How does Reprise IPA compare to Stone IPA? Both are firmly in the West Coast IPA tradition with prominent pine and citrus hop character, but Reprise leans slightly more tropical with passion fruit and papaya notes, while Stone IPA tends toward a more aggressive, purely resinous bitterness at a slightly lower 6.9% ABV.

Is Reprise IPA good for sipping on its own? Yes — its layered hop profile and dry finish make it a satisfying standalone pour, particularly for drinkers who appreciate classic West Coast bitterness rather than the softer, juicier character of New England-style IPAs.

Where is Reprise IPA made? Reprise IPA is brewed by On Tour Brewing Company in Chicago, Illinois, a craft brewery known for its music-themed lineup of beers.

What foods pair well with Reprise IPA? Grilled burgers with sharp cheddar, where the bitterness cuts through the fat; fish tacos with lime crema, complementing the citrus hop notes; spicy Thai green curry, where the malt backbone tempers the heat; aged Gouda, whose caramel sweetness contrasts the pine bitterness; and pepperoni pizza, a classic pairing with hoppy American IPAs.

What sizes does Reprise IPA come in? Reprise IPA is available in a four-pack format, the standard offering from On Tour Brewing Company for this expression.

Is Reprise IPA worth the price? Reprise positions as a craft-priced West Coast IPA from an independent Chicago brewery, sitting in a competitive tier alongside other regional four-pack IPAs — strong community ratings in the 4.0–4.25 range on BeerAdvocate suggest solid value for the style.

Why Reprise IPA?

In a market saturated with hazy, soft New England-style IPAs, Reprise is a deliberate callback to the West Coast school — dry, bitter, and aromatic. The rebrand from "It Takes Two" signals On Tour Brewing's commitment to this recipe as a permanent fixture rather than a rotating experiment. Consistent reviewer praise for its layered tropical and citrus hop character, supported by a firm 60 IBU backbone, earns it a credible place among Chicago's best West Coast IPA offerings. For drinkers who want their IPA bitter, bright, and unapologetically hoppy, Reprise delivers exactly that.