Saturday, January 18, 2014

Half Acre Beer Company, Chicago

This small garage that could, near Lincoln Square in Chicago is Half Acre Beer Company, where those cans of highly hopped, Daisy Cutter IPA are born. 

Daisy Cutter rates about 99 on the interwebz social sites such as Ratebeer.com, but what's more is the rest of their lineup isn't at all hit or miss, as are so many other producers.  

You'll find it on Ratebeer.com here: http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/half-acre-daisy-cutter/102472/#.UttYkbRyIn8.blogger

Consistently excellent is no small thing, however small or grand their space. 

To take the drama and drum roll out of it, I can say that I tried 3 and they were all outstanding and something to rave about, while Daisy Cutter was over the top.  If you're a hop head, and don't know by now, Daisy Cutter should stand tall in your fridge next to or between Zombie Dust and Heady Topper like three beer assassins or first responders, patiently waiting to coat your tongue and wipe out any residual off flavors from bad brew, beer mishaps or even hot wings.  

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The tap room is small and comfortable and the staff attentive and professional.  The staff is great at the store too, which is bright, clean and fun.



They don't serve food, but the menu welcomes you to order in the area and bring your own in. 


This place just may be my favorite brewery. 





  






Half Acre's PONY Pilsner is bright, bold, bitter, with noble hops amped way up past 10 on the Marshall, this is not spinal tap.  It's clear and frothy, with a distinctive aroma.  You won't find many German beers, using German hops turned up this high, and it works to great effect.  

The lacing is very impressive, if you are obsessive about the way proteins paint your class. 










Gossamer and Alpenglow are both extraordinary beers as well. 

Gossamer Golden Ale is clear, crisp, bold, and bready in aroma and taste without being chewy.  It's ABV is comfortable at 4.2%

This beer would be nice to wash down about any meal. 

Alpenglow Winter Dark Ale-- the coffeest coffee stout that's not stout, ever.  It's a bright, bold, bitter black-amber, with an ABV of 5%  

I love this beer. 





Half Acre's Beer menu.
















Here's where Half Acre gets down to it in the back room. 





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