One of the places we visited while in Chicago was Revolution Brewing. I absolutely fell in love with their Rosa Hibiscus Ale while there. While I was told that Revolution does not distribute their beer, I remembered Erin featuring this beer in a can a little bit before. I'm still not sure why Chicagoans say that it's not sold? Nonetheless, I'm smitten with this beer (who wants to mail me some?). This brew is a little tart with just the right amount of sweetness. It's brewed with hibiscus flowers and a bit of orange peel. The ale has a bit of a pink tint (from the flowers) and is really easy to drink. At 5.8% alcohol, this is the perfect summer beer. It doesn't have that overwhelming sweetness of wheat beers, but it's not as tart as a sour beer.
We visited the Revolution brewpub and not the brewery itself. I loved the open and well-decorated space. If I lived in Chicago, I would definitely frequent this spot.
Of course we had our fair share of samples, but I couldn't resist the Rosa. Since we've returned home, I've mentioned this beer at least five times. The fact it comes in a can is certainly an added bonus (hello beach beer!). I'm definitely trying to figure out how in the world I can get this beer to my doorstep...
Now go check out what beer Sarah has picked this week (and the chances of her and I picking the same beer are much slimmer this week!) and link-up any food and beer post you have from the past week.
7 comments:
This beer sounds amazing. I think I would love it!!!
Mmmm, sounds tasty! I like the fist pumping taps. :)
can't wait to see the Chicago updates! Happy weekend!
Yes! Rosa is so so so good! They do sell it around here, but I don't think they distribute outside of the Chicago area. They're still a pretty new/tiny brewery at this point. I can't wait to read about the rest of your trip! (Also, maybe we can swap beer... I could probably mail a six pack pretty easily...)
Ahh! So glad you went to Revolution. You can actually buy their beer in limited places. It's always a surprise when someone finds it! Can't wait to check out your recaps!
Love your new button! Sounds like y'all had a successful trip to Chicago. As far as beers go, I'm really into Black Butte Porter these days.
That sounds so good!! i wish they sold it in NC!
xo,
Angela
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