After debuting an empowered Imperial IPA in 2018, Revolution Brewing is bringing back Spirit of Revolt—created by the female employees of Revolution. The beer is named in reference to a Margaret Sanger essay [“Because I believe that deep down in woman’s nature lies slumbering the spirit of revolt,” from “The Woman Rebel”] and features specialty malts from female-led Weyermann Malting. A unique dry-hop blend of Cascade, Cashmere, and Styrian Fox hops add notes of citrus, pineapple, and melon, while oats add a smooth, soft feel.
“This project started because some of the bar staff and I wanted to get back to naming beers after revolutionaries and that Margaret Sanger Quote was stuck in my head,” Revolution bartender Alyssa Segura said. “The brewers helped us design a recipe that started with the question of what we all wanted to drink. It was a total team effort on every level, and to see this tiny idea brewed to life was invigorating. It’s a big, flavorful IPA, and it was inspiring how Revolution absolutely had our backs on this idea.”
After a draft-only debut, this year’s batch will hit the market in cans as well. Last year, Revolution raised over $20,000 for Connections for Abused Women and Their Children with pours of Spirit of Revolt, and this year’s goal is to surpass that number.
The beer’s time as a featured release will culminate with an art show at the Revolution Taproom (3340 N. Kedzie) on Friday, March 8 – International Women’s Day. The event will feature a gallery display of work from local female artists.
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