Revolution Eugene Porter 6Pk

Revolution Eugene Porter 6-Pack is a robust porter brewed by Revolution Brewing in Chicago, IL, with a 6.8% ABV and 28 IBUs. This dark, malt-forward beer earned a Gold Medal in the Strong Porter category at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival — one of the most competitive craft beer judging events in the country.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.8%  |  IBU: 28  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Robust Porter  |  Brewery: Revolution Brewing

Production & Heritage

Revolution Brewing builds Eugene Porter on a foundation of 2-row base malt layered with an assortment of Castle Belgian specialty malts — Munich, CaraMunich, and Special B — that form a complex structure of toasted grain and caramel flavors. The key to the beer's deep, near-black color and pronounced chocolate character is Briess dark chocolate malt, which anchors the grain bill. Magnum hops handle the bittering, while a late-boil addition of Centennial hops provides a restrained, balancing earthiness without pulling the beer toward hop-forward territory.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich dark chocolate and cocoa powder rise first, followed by toasted bread and a subtle nuttiness. A thread of sweet caramel malt rounds out the nose as the beer warms.

Taste: The entry is a dense, expansive wave of chocolate malt that transitions into sweet caramel and bready malt at mid-palate. Strong sweetness builds without becoming cloying, balanced by a moderately firm bitterness and faint coffee-like roastiness that emerges as the beer reaches room temperature.

Finish: Smooth and surprisingly drinkable for its weight, with more bitterness than sweetness on the close. Lingering cocoa and toasted grain fade gradually, leaving a clean, subtly earthy impression.

How to Drink Eugene Porter

Pour into a tulip glass or English pint at 45–50°F to let the chocolate and Belgian malt complexity fully develop; this porter rewards patient sipping as it warms. For a simple cocktail riff, try a Porter Float using a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which amplifies the chocolate malt sweetness. A Black Velvet variation — half Eugene Porter, half dry sparkling wine — makes an interesting textural contrast. A Beer Flip, shaken with a whole egg and a touch of simple syrup, highlights the beer's roasty, dessert-like qualities.

Best For

• Introducing craft beer drinkers to the porter style through a well-balanced, award-winning example
• Fall and winter evening sessions when darker, malt-driven beers feel most at home
• Gifting a Chicago beer enthusiast who values local craft brewing
• Pairing alongside dessert courses at a dinner party

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eugene Porter taste like? Eugene Porter delivers a rich, layered chocolate malt character supported by sweet caramel, toasted bread, and hints of coffee. The bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, making it smooth and highly drinkable for a robust porter.

How does Eugene Porter compare to Founders Porter? Both are widely respected American porters, but Eugene Porter leans more heavily into dark chocolate malt sweetness and Belgian specialty malt complexity, while Founders Porter tends toward a drier, more roast-forward profile. Eugene Porter's 6.8% ABV also gives it slightly more body than Founders Porter's 6.5%.

Is Eugene Porter good for someone new to dark beers? Yes — its chocolate-forward sweetness and smooth body make it one of the more approachable robust porters available, with enough complexity to reward experienced palates as well.

Where is Eugene Porter made? Eugene Porter is brewed by Revolution Brewing in Chicago, Illinois. Revolution is one of the largest independent craft breweries in Illinois.

What foods pair well with Eugene Porter? Smoked brisket or pulled pork, where the beer's roasty sweetness complements charred, fatty meat. Chocolate brownies or flourless chocolate cake echo the cocoa malt notes. Sharp aged cheddar provides a savory contrast to the caramel malt. Roasted mushroom dishes benefit from the beer's earthy undertone. Mole-sauced enchiladas share Eugene Porter's dark, layered complexity.

What sizes does Eugene Porter come in? Eugene Porter is commonly available in 6-packs of 12 oz cans or bottles, and may also appear on draft at select locations.

Is Eugene Porter worth the price? Eugene Porter positions as a mid-range craft porter that consistently delivers above its price tier — the 2021 GABF Gold Medal validates it as one of the top American porters, making it a strong value within the style.

Why Eugene Porter?

A Gold Medal at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival in the Strong Porter category places Eugene Porter in elite company within one of craft beer's most traditional styles. The grain bill — built around Briess dark chocolate malt and an uncommon selection of Belgian specialty malts including Special B — creates a depth of flavor that separates it from more straightforward American porters. With a 3.8 rating across more than 46,000 reviews on Untappd, it has demonstrated broad, consistent appeal well beyond its Chicago home base. For drinkers who want a robust porter that balances chocolate richness with genuine malt complexity, Eugene Porter remains one of the benchmarks in the category.