Revolution Freedom Lemonade Variety 12Pk

Description

Revolution Freedom Lemonade Variety 12Pk is a mixed 12-pack of kettle-soured session ales at 4.5% ABV from Chicago’s largest independent craft brewery. Scoring 88 on BeerAdvocate, this variety pack splits evenly between Freedom Lemonade and Freedom Strawberry Lemonade two fruit-forward sour ales built on real lemon character and pure cane sugar.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5% | Origin: Chicago, Illinois | Style: Session Sour Ale | Brewery: Revolution Brewing

Production & Heritage

Revolution Brewing operates out of Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood at 3340 N. Kedzie Avenue, where it has grown into Illinois’ largest independently owned craft brewery. The Freedom Lemonade series relies on kettle souring, a technique that acidifies the wort before primary fermentation begins. This approach gives the brewers precise control over tartness levels while maintaining batch-to-batch consistency the result is a clean, bright sourness rather than the unpredictable funkiness of spontaneous or mixed-culture fermentation. Both varieties in the pack are brewed with lemons and natural lemon flavors, with the Strawberry Lemonade variant adding a stone-fruit twist to the base recipe.

Tasting Notes

Freedom Lemonade

Aroma: Bright lemon zest leads immediately, followed by light cracker malt and a faint bread-dough quality. The lemon presence is assertive without veering into artificial territory.

Taste: The entry is crisp with a lemony punch that recalls actual lemonade, backed by a subtle grain backbone. Mid-palate, the pure cane sugar sweetness emerges to balance the tart citrus, and a gentle malt structure reminds you there’s beer underneath. The tartness stays controlled and refreshing rather than mouth-puckering.

Finish: Refreshingly tart with a clean, dry close. Lingering lemon and a whisper of breadiness fade quickly, encouraging the next sip.

Freedom Strawberry Lemonade

Aroma: Ripe strawberry mingles with citrus on the nose, leaning slightly toward stone fruit.

Taste: Light-bodied with a peachy, berry-driven tartness up front. The strawberry integrates smoothly with the lemon base, adding a layer of sweetness without excess sugar.

Finish: Surprisingly clean and dry, with little residual bite. The fruit character dissipates quickly, leaving a balanced and sessionable impression.

How to Drink Freedom Lemonade

Both varieties are best served cold, straight from the can or poured into a pint glass to release their aromas. At 4.5% ABV, these are built for extended sessions in warm weather. The Freedom Lemonade works well as a Shandy substitute its natural tartness eliminates the need to mix beer with lemonade. Try the Strawberry Lemonade alongside a Berry Radler approach, pairing it with sparkling water for an even lighter drink. Either can anchor a sour beer float with a scoop of lemon sorbet for a playful dessert serve.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and warm-weather day drinking
• Introducing sour-curious friends to the kettle sour style
• Stocking a cooler with variety for guests who want fruit-forward beer
• Replacing sugary hard lemonades with a craft alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Freedom Lemonade taste like? Freedom Lemonade tastes like actual lemonade with a subtle beer backbone tart, citrus-driven, lightly sweet from pure cane sugar, and clean on the finish. The Strawberry Lemonade variant adds a berry and stone-fruit dimension to the same refreshing base.

How does Freedom Lemonade compare to a hard lemonade? Unlike malt-based hard lemonades that rely on added sweeteners, Freedom Lemonade is a kettle-soured ale where the tartness comes from controlled acidification during brewing. The result is a drier, more nuanced lemon character with less residual sugar and a genuine beer structure underneath.

Is Freedom Lemonade good for beginners? At 4.5% ABV with bright fruit flavors and approachable tartness, this is an excellent entry point for anyone new to sour ales or transitioning from hard seltzers and lemonades into craft beer.

Where is Freedom Lemonade made? Freedom Lemonade is brewed by Revolution Brewing at their facility in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Revolution is Illinois’ largest independent craft brewery.

What foods pair well with Freedom Lemonade? Grilled shrimp or fish tacos match the citrus tartness naturally. Fried chicken benefits from the beer’s acidity cutting through richness. Fresh summer salads with goat cheese complement the lemon notes. A charcuterie board with mild, creamy cheeses works well, and lemon bars or berry tarts echo the fruit-forward profile for dessert.

What sizes does Freedom Lemonade come in? The Freedom Lemonade Variety 12-Pack contains twelve cans six Freedom Lemonade and six Freedom Strawberry Lemonade.

Is Freedom Lemonade worth the price? Freedom Lemonade positions as an accessible craft option within the fruit sour category, delivering genuine kettle-soured complexity at a session-friendly ABV that competes favorably with mass-market hard lemonades and flavored seltzers.

Why Freedom Lemonade?

The kettle souring process is what separates this pack from the wave of fruit-flavored malt beverages flooding the market. Revolution’s method creates tartness through actual acidification of the beer itself, not just by dumping citric acid or fruit concentrate into a neutral base. With an 88 on BeerAdvocate and the backing of Illinois’ largest independent brewery, the Freedom Lemonade series delivers a legitimately beer-first take on the lemonade trend. The two-style variety format lets drinkers switch between straight citrus and berry-citrus without committing to a full 12-pack of either.