Revolution Anti-Hero 19.2OZ

Revolution Anti-Hero 19.2OZ is a dry-hopped American IPA from Revolution Brewing in Chicago, Illinois, packaged in a 19.2oz stovepipe can at 6.7% ABV. This flagship IPA earned Grand National Champion honors in the IPA category and holds a 91 (Outstanding) rating on BeerAdvocate, establishing it as one of the most respected hoppy ales in the Midwest.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.7%  |  IBUs: 65  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois, USA  |  Style: American IPA  |  Brewery: Revolution Brewing

Production & Heritage

Revolution Brewing is Chicago's largest independent craft brewery, operating out of the city's Logan Square neighborhood. Anti-Hero is built around a blend of five classic American hop varieties — Citra, Centennial, Chinook, Cascade, and Crystal — layered over a caramel malt backbone. The beer is dry-hopped with this same five-hop blend, a process that amplifies citrus and floral aromatics while keeping the bitterness crisp and clean at 65 IBUs.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bold citrus leads the way, with waves of grapefruit peel and orange zest rising from the glass. Floral and resinous pine notes follow, giving the nose real depth and complexity.

Taste: The entry is bright with grapefruit and lemon candy, moving quickly into a mid-palate layered with orange marmalade and caramel malt sweetness. The five-hop blend delivers bracing bitterness at the peak that balances the malt richness without overwhelming it, punctuated by classic pine and herbal hop flavors.

Finish: Long and satisfying, with lingering pine resin, brown sugar, and a rich maltiness that slowly fades. The bitterness provides a clean reset that pulls you back for another sip.

How to Drink Anti-Hero

Anti-Hero drinks best cold, straight from the 19.2oz can or poured into a pint glass to release the full hop bouquet. The stovepipe format is built for direct drinking — tailgates, backyard sessions, or anywhere a standard pint feels too small. For food-focused settings, it pairs naturally with grilled meats, spicy dishes, and sharp cheeses where the hop bitterness can cut through richness.

Best For

• Game-day drinking when you want a single tall can with serious flavor
• Introducing someone to well-balanced American IPAs
• Pairing with a Chicago-style deep dish pizza night
• Stocking a cooler for a summer cookout with craft beer fans

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anti-Hero taste like? Anti-Hero delivers bold grapefruit, lemon candy, and orange marmalade flavors over a caramel malt base, finishing with resinous pine and brown sugar. The 65 IBUs provide bracing but balanced bitterness throughout.

How does Anti-Hero compare to Half Acre Daisy Cutter? Both are considered the gold standard for widely accessible hoppy ales in Chicago, but Anti-Hero leans more heavily into citrus and pine from its five-hop dry-hop blend, while Daisy Cutter tends toward a more straightforward, floral hop profile. Anti-Hero also sits slightly higher in ABV at 6.7% compared to Daisy Cutter's 5.2%, making it a fuller-bodied pour.

Is Anti-Hero good for IPA beginners? Anti-Hero is an excellent entry point for anyone exploring American IPAs because its caramel malt backbone tempers the bitterness, making it approachable without sacrificing hop intensity. The 65 IBUs are assertive but never harsh.

Where is Anti-Hero made? Anti-Hero is brewed by Revolution Brewing in Chicago, Illinois, the city's largest independent craft brewery. Production is based in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.

What foods pair well with Anti-Hero? Grilled burgers and bratwursts match the malt richness and let the hops cut through the fat. Spicy Thai or Mexican dishes benefit from the citrus hop character as a cooling contrast. Sharp cheddar and aged gouda stand up to the bitterness while complementing the caramel malt. Fish tacos with citrus slaw echo the grapefruit and lemon notes naturally. Deep dish pizza with sausage and peppers mirrors the beer's Chicago roots and balances its bold hop profile.

What sizes does Anti-Hero come in? Anti-Hero is widely available in 12oz six-packs, 12oz twelve-packs, and the 19.2oz stovepipe single can format featured here.

Is Anti-Hero worth the price? Anti-Hero positions as a flagship craft IPA at a very accessible price tier, delivering award-winning quality — including a Grand National Champion IPA title and a 91 BeerAdvocate score — that competes with IPAs costing considerably more per ounce.

Why Anti-Hero?

Few American IPAs have earned both a Grand National Champion title and a 91 Outstanding rating on BeerAdvocate while remaining as widely available and affordably priced as Anti-Hero. The five-hop dry-hop blend of Citra, Centennial, Chinook, Cascade, and Crystal creates a layered hop experience that rewards attention without demanding it. With over 223,000 ratings on Untappd and a Gold Medal for Best IPA to its name, this is not a trendy limited release — it is a proven workhorse that has held its place at the top of Chicago's craft beer scene year after year. The 19.2oz format makes it one of the best single-serve values in the American IPA category.