Revolution Hero Variety 12Pk

Revolution Hero Variety 12Pk is a 12-pack of four distinct IPAs from Revolution Brewing in Chicago, Illinois, ranging from 6.7% to 8% ABV. Each pack contains three cans each of Anti-Hero, Hazy-Hero, Infinity-Hero, and West Coast-Hero — all canned within days of each other to ensure peak hop freshness.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.7%–8%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: IPA Variety Pack  |  Brewery: Revolution Brewing

Production & Heritage

Revolution Brewing, founded in 2010, has grown into one of Illinois' largest independent craft breweries. The Hero series represents the brewery's flagship IPA program, with each expression built on a different malt and hop foundation. Anti-Hero uses a classic American IPA blueprint, Infinity-Hero is built on a grain bill of 2-row, Carapils, and honey malt for a juicy profile, Hazy-Hero leans into New England-style techniques, and West Coast-Hero channels the bold, crystal-clear hop bombs that defined the West Coast IPA tradition. Revolution packages the Hero lineup multiple times per month, ensuring each can arrives with maximum hop aroma and flavor intact.

Tasting Notes

Anti-Hero (6.7% ABV): Classic citrus and pine notes trail into assertive hop bitterness. A balanced, firm IPA that anchors the variety pack with its straightforward hop character.

Hazy-Hero (7.3% ABV): Bursts with pineapple, mango, and tropical notes in each silky sip. The haze delivers a soft, pillowy mouthfeel that contrasts nicely with the other three styles.

Infinity-Hero (7% ABV): Juicy, citrus-forward hop character rides atop a subtle sweetness from the honey malt. Bright and approachable, it bridges the gap between the hazy and West Coast ends of the spectrum.

West Coast-Hero (8% ABV): A crystal-clear throwback to the big, bright hop bombs of yesteryear, delivering enduring waves of citrus flavor and firm bitterness. At 8% ABV, it's the boldest pour in the pack.

How to Drink the Hero Variety Pack

All four beers drink best cold, straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to release hop aromatics. Anti-Hero stands up well in a Beer-a-Rita, where its pine backbone cuts through lime and salt. Hazy-Hero's tropical sweetness makes it a natural fit in a Hop Shandy blended with fresh lemonade. West Coast-Hero's assertive bitterness pairs with grapefruit juice in a Brass Monkey-style riff for a brunch-ready sipper.

Best For

• Hosting a backyard cookout where guests have different IPA preferences
• Sampling across IPA sub-styles to identify your personal favorite
• Gifting a craft beer fan who appreciates Chicago brewing
• Stocking a cooler for game day with hop-forward variety

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Hero Variety Pack taste like? The pack spans a wide IPA flavor spectrum — from the citrus-and-pine bitterness of Anti-Hero and the tropical, silky character of Hazy-Hero to the juicy brightness of Infinity-Hero and the bold, resinous hop punch of West Coast-Hero.

How does the Hero Variety Pack compare to other IPA mixed packs? Revolution's pack distinguishes itself by including four genuinely different IPA sub-styles rather than minor recipe variations, and the brewery's commitment to canning each beer within days of one another delivers noticeably fresher hop aroma than many competing variety packs.

Is the Hero Variety Pack good for IPA beginners? Yes — the range from the approachable Hazy-Hero to the assertive West Coast-Hero lets newer drinkers explore what they prefer without committing to a full six-pack of any single style.

Where is the Hero Variety Pack made? All four beers are brewed and canned at Revolution Brewing in Chicago, Illinois, one of the state's largest independent craft breweries, founded in 2010.

What foods pair well with the Hero Variety Pack? Anti-Hero complements chargrilled burgers, where its bitterness cuts through fat. Hazy-Hero works alongside fish tacos thanks to its tropical fruit notes. Infinity-Hero pairs with Thai green curry, its citrus hops mirroring the dish's lemongrass. West Coast-Hero stands up to sharp aged cheddar, and any of the four match well with classic Chicago deep-dish pizza.

What sizes does the Hero Variety Pack come in? The standard format is a 12-pack of 12 oz cans, containing three cans each of the four Hero IPA expressions.

Is the Hero Variety Pack worth the price? It positions comfortably in the mid-range craft beer tier, and the inclusion of four distinct IPA sub-styles — each brewed to stand on its own as a flagship — delivers strong value compared to variety packs built around a single recipe with minor tweaks.

Why the Hero Variety Pack?

Revolution Brewing's freshness protocol — canning each Hero expression within days of one another and packaging multiple times per month — is a production commitment few breweries match at this scale. The result is a variety pack where every can tastes like it just came off the line. With ABVs ranging from 6.7% to 8% and styles spanning classic American IPA, hazy, citrus-forward, and West Coast, the Hero lineup represents a genuine cross-section of modern IPA brewing from one of Chicago's most respected independent breweries.