Press Release:

(Chicago, IL) – Revolution Brewing, Illinois’ fastest growing craft brewer, is proud to announce the release of Dos Osos IPA, a collaboration brew from Revolution and Firestone Walker Brewing Company of Paso Robles, Calif.

“This IPA has a subtle malt base and is dry, crisp and clean, which is a trademark of the hoppy ales from both Revolution and Firestone,” said Revolution Brewing Brewmaster Jim Cibak.

Dos Osos IPA brings together two forces in American craft brewing, Cibak of Revolution Brewing and Dustin Kral, Firestone Walker’s Head Brewer. The two brewers, former colleagues at Firestone and longtime friends, have created what Cibak called a “Central Coast IPA,” named for the central California coast.

An array of hops including Warrior, Chinook, Centennial, Cascade and Citra infuse this ale with aromas and flavors of fresh flowers, citrus and passion fruit. The finished product is a clean, refreshing IPA with a crisp bitterness and complex hop bouquet.

The collaborative name Dos Osos, meaning “two bears,” represents both the bear on the California state flag and the Chicago Bears.

“Jim and I were once coworkers at Firestone Walker, but more importantly, we are extremely good friends with very similar brewing styles and a passion for sessionable beers,” Kral said. “Both of us decided to brew a beer that we could get together and drink.”

Dos Osos (was) released on draft on May 29 at the Revolution brewpub, 2323. N Milwaukee Ave., and at the Revolution Brewing tap room, 3340 N. Kedzie Ave. Dos Osos will also be available in 22-ounce bottles available for purchase at the Kedzie Avenue tap room and at various retailers where Revolution beer is sold. The collaborative beer (debuted) at the West Loop Craft Beer Fest in Chicago on May 25.

About Revolution Brewing:
Revolution Brewing just celebrated its third year in business and was recently named Beverage Maker of the Year by the Chicago Tribune. Revolution operates a brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. and a 40,000-square-foot production brewery with tap room at 3340 N. Kedzie Ave. Revolution brews more than 50 styles of beer each year including the popular Anti-Hero IPA, seasonal favorites and the Deep Wood Series of barrel-aged beers. Revolution brewed 8,000 barrels of beer in 2012 and projects to brew 24,000 barrels in 2013. For more information visit revbrew.com.

About Firestone Walker Brewing Company:
Firestone Walker Brewing Company is a pioneering regional craft brewery founded in 1996 and located in the Paso Robles wine country on California’s Central Coast. The brewery specializes in iconic pale ales and vintage barrel-aged beers. Firestone Walker Brewing Company was awarded Mid-Sized Brewery of The Year honors at the 2003, 2007 and 2011 Great American Beer Festivals® as well as Champion Mid-Sized Brewery honors at the 2004, 2006, 2010 and 2012 World Beer Cup® competitions. Visit FirestoneBeer.com.