Half Acre Beer
@halfacrebeer.bsky.social
Beer. Taproom. Beer Garden. Brewery Shop. Chicago.
https://linktr.ee/halfacrebeer
https://linktr.ee/halfacrebeer
Tome is glowing again. The big soft, fruit-forward hazy that was bound in the house of pale ale. Zested orange, white-peach, and calm melon rise out of a fluffy malt base, finishing with familiar bitterness.
A quiet favorite, back just in time to share.
A quiet favorite, back just in time to share.
November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Tome is glowing again. The big soft, fruit-forward hazy that was bound in the house of pale ale. Zested orange, white-peach, and calm melon rise out of a fluffy malt base, finishing with familiar bitterness.
A quiet favorite, back just in time to share.
A quiet favorite, back just in time to share.
Coal Flower pipes rise like stacks, with a sleek metallic floral outer and a dark choco rinded inner. Deep open, crisp bite to close, fully balanced Black IPA.
It’s moving through Chicago now. Keep an eye out for Coal Flower wherever Half Acre's on the shelf, or stop by the brewery for a 4-pack.
It’s moving through Chicago now. Keep an eye out for Coal Flower wherever Half Acre's on the shelf, or stop by the brewery for a 4-pack.
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Coal Flower pipes rise like stacks, with a sleek metallic floral outer and a dark choco rinded inner. Deep open, crisp bite to close, fully balanced Black IPA.
It’s moving through Chicago now. Keep an eye out for Coal Flower wherever Half Acre's on the shelf, or stop by the brewery for a 4-pack.
It’s moving through Chicago now. Keep an eye out for Coal Flower wherever Half Acre's on the shelf, or stop by the brewery for a 4-pack.
Tomorrow is the last day for Benthic box pick-ups at the brewery. We are open 11am-10pm today and 11am-7pm tomorrow.
Thank you for supporting high gravity beer. Your enthusiasm keeps our barrel aged heart beating strong.
Benthic is still on draft in the taproom – come through for a pour.
November 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Tomorrow is the last day for Benthic box pick-ups at the brewery. We are open 11am-10pm today and 11am-7pm tomorrow.
Thank you for supporting high gravity beer. Your enthusiasm keeps our barrel aged heart beating strong.
Benthic is still on draft in the taproom – come through for a pour.
Pelican Cove doesn’t care that it’s cold out, it still hits with that full-bore citrus rush you can almost feel in your hands. This unapologetic 9.5% Triple IPA glows with heavy melted fruit saturation that cuts straight through the gray. On draft and in 16oz 4pks while it lasts.
November 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Pelican Cove doesn’t care that it’s cold out, it still hits with that full-bore citrus rush you can almost feel in your hands. This unapologetic 9.5% Triple IPA glows with heavy melted fruit saturation that cuts straight through the gray. On draft and in 16oz 4pks while it lasts.
On draft now, Small Spark shows what a low-ABV hazy can be when it’s charged with intention. A higher-gravity start and early finish leave enough residual heft to keep 3.8% feeling full. Soft tropical tones and light creamsicle accents land plush and surprisingly complex. Draft-only in the taproom.
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
On draft now, Small Spark shows what a low-ABV hazy can be when it’s charged with intention. A higher-gravity start and early finish leave enough residual heft to keep 3.8% feeling full. Soft tropical tones and light creamsicle accents land plush and surprisingly complex. Draft-only in the taproom.
From the shadows, a bright nose and clean midnight malts shine in Coal Flower 7% Black IPA. Citrus snaps early, easing into cocoa and slow-blooming coffee warmth, with rye cutting a fine path. Find Coal Flower on draft and in 16oz 4-packs at the brewery and out in the world through December.
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
From the shadows, a bright nose and clean midnight malts shine in Coal Flower 7% Black IPA. Citrus snaps early, easing into cocoa and slow-blooming coffee warmth, with rye cutting a fine path. Find Coal Flower on draft and in 16oz 4-packs at the brewery and out in the world through December.
We are honored to be recognized by @craftbeerbrew.bsky.social / Craft Beer & Brewing’s Best in Beer issue (2025) as the #9 Favorite Midsize Regional Brewery and #5 Favorite Pale Ale Brewer.
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
We are honored to be recognized by @craftbeerbrew.bsky.social / Craft Beer & Brewing’s Best in Beer issue (2025) as the #9 Favorite Midsize Regional Brewery and #5 Favorite Pale Ale Brewer.
On Tue Nov 25, we’re hosting a Home for the Holidays dinner in the Balmoral Taproom from 5-10pm. Join us for a communal, bring-your-own-main Thanksgiving evening with free vegan + vegetarian sides while supplies last: mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, salad, rolls, lentil soup.
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
On Tue Nov 25, we’re hosting a Home for the Holidays dinner in the Balmoral Taproom from 5-10pm. Join us for a communal, bring-your-own-main Thanksgiving evening with free vegan + vegetarian sides while supplies last: mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, salad, rolls, lentil soup.
Our Non-Perishable Food & Hygiene Item Drive with The Friendship Center runs through 12/21. We’re collecting essentials for the thousands of neighbors they support each month.
Drop off items like toothpaste, soap, diapers, wipes, canned goods, grains, nut butters, and more at Half Acre until 12/21.
Drop off items like toothpaste, soap, diapers, wipes, canned goods, grains, nut butters, and more at Half Acre until 12/21.
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Our Non-Perishable Food & Hygiene Item Drive with The Friendship Center runs through 12/21. We’re collecting essentials for the thousands of neighbors they support each month.
Drop off items like toothpaste, soap, diapers, wipes, canned goods, grains, nut butters, and more at Half Acre until 12/21.
Drop off items like toothpaste, soap, diapers, wipes, canned goods, grains, nut butters, and more at Half Acre until 12/21.
Pony Pilsner lives in its own orbit, a reminder that familiar can still feel fresh. Lean crackery grain, light noble hop bite, deceptively clean finish. An easy classic. The horse!
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Pony Pilsner lives in its own orbit, a reminder that familiar can still feel fresh. Lean crackery grain, light noble hop bite, deceptively clean finish. An easy classic. The horse!
Logo tops have been refreshed in the shop and online.
The Owl is up front as a 3-color screenprint on a weighty, garment-dyed shirt, preshrunk, available in Grape + Black. The split-tone wordmark lands on the chest of a mid-weight, smooth finish tee in Petrol Blue, perfect for easy, everyday wear.
The Owl is up front as a 3-color screenprint on a weighty, garment-dyed shirt, preshrunk, available in Grape + Black. The split-tone wordmark lands on the chest of a mid-weight, smooth finish tee in Petrol Blue, perfect for easy, everyday wear.
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Logo tops have been refreshed in the shop and online.
The Owl is up front as a 3-color screenprint on a weighty, garment-dyed shirt, preshrunk, available in Grape + Black. The split-tone wordmark lands on the chest of a mid-weight, smooth finish tee in Petrol Blue, perfect for easy, everyday wear.
The Owl is up front as a 3-color screenprint on a weighty, garment-dyed shirt, preshrunk, available in Grape + Black. The split-tone wordmark lands on the chest of a mid-weight, smooth finish tee in Petrol Blue, perfect for easy, everyday wear.
Mark your calendars.
On Fri Dec 5, Half Acre hosts Warrior Wrestling: Resurrection with a full slate of matches and major talent on the brewery floor. Front Row VIP and Ringside tickets include posters and added access.
Doors 5:30 PM / Bell 7:30 PM.
Ticket link through the linktree in our bio.
On Fri Dec 5, Half Acre hosts Warrior Wrestling: Resurrection with a full slate of matches and major talent on the brewery floor. Front Row VIP and Ringside tickets include posters and added access.
Doors 5:30 PM / Bell 7:30 PM.
Ticket link through the linktree in our bio.
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Mark your calendars.
On Fri Dec 5, Half Acre hosts Warrior Wrestling: Resurrection with a full slate of matches and major talent on the brewery floor. Front Row VIP and Ringside tickets include posters and added access.
Doors 5:30 PM / Bell 7:30 PM.
Ticket link through the linktree in our bio.
On Fri Dec 5, Half Acre hosts Warrior Wrestling: Resurrection with a full slate of matches and major talent on the brewery floor. Front Row VIP and Ringside tickets include posters and added access.
Doors 5:30 PM / Bell 7:30 PM.
Ticket link through the linktree in our bio.
Wednesday calls for the Half Acre Burger special.
All beef or Beyond on a brioche bun with cheese, 1000 Island, onions, romaine, and pickles, served with fries and a 16oz beer for $21. Available every Wednesday in the taproom.
Full menu through the link in our bio.
All beef or Beyond on a brioche bun with cheese, 1000 Island, onions, romaine, and pickles, served with fries and a 16oz beer for $21. Available every Wednesday in the taproom.
Full menu through the link in our bio.
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Wednesday calls for the Half Acre Burger special.
All beef or Beyond on a brioche bun with cheese, 1000 Island, onions, romaine, and pickles, served with fries and a 16oz beer for $21. Available every Wednesday in the taproom.
Full menu through the link in our bio.
All beef or Beyond on a brioche bun with cheese, 1000 Island, onions, romaine, and pickles, served with fries and a 16oz beer for $21. Available every Wednesday in the taproom.
Full menu through the link in our bio.
Far Star has found its way into 12oz 12-packs, a fresh fixture for the crispy days ahead. Soft grain depth and subtle floral hops makes for easy company all winter long.
Find Far Star Cold Weather Lager in 12oz 6-packs and 12-packs wherever you find Half Acre beer.
Find Far Star Cold Weather Lager in 12oz 6-packs and 12-packs wherever you find Half Acre beer.
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Far Star has found its way into 12oz 12-packs, a fresh fixture for the crispy days ahead. Soft grain depth and subtle floral hops makes for easy company all winter long.
Find Far Star Cold Weather Lager in 12oz 6-packs and 12-packs wherever you find Half Acre beer.
Find Far Star Cold Weather Lager in 12oz 6-packs and 12-packs wherever you find Half Acre beer.
FoBAB weekend is here, and Orin stands among the greats once again.
A touchstone in our barrel program, it's brought home a handful of medals – including last year's Best in Show.
Illinois Craft Brewers Guild unites the best in barrel aged beer. Hope to see you there.
A touchstone in our barrel program, it's brought home a handful of medals – including last year's Best in Show.
Illinois Craft Brewers Guild unites the best in barrel aged beer. Hope to see you there.
November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
FoBAB weekend is here, and Orin stands among the greats once again.
A touchstone in our barrel program, it's brought home a handful of medals – including last year's Best in Show.
Illinois Craft Brewers Guild unites the best in barrel aged beer. Hope to see you there.
A touchstone in our barrel program, it's brought home a handful of medals – including last year's Best in Show.
Illinois Craft Brewers Guild unites the best in barrel aged beer. Hope to see you there.
Had the chance to head east and release a Halloween beer with our friends from @troonbrewing.bsky.social. It's unlike anything we’ve made – a heavy 12.5% non-barrel aged stout with gobs of peanut butter chips, peanut butter, Indian and Madagascan Vanilla, and Marshmallows. Dang.
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Had the chance to head east and release a Halloween beer with our friends from @troonbrewing.bsky.social. It's unlike anything we’ve made – a heavy 12.5% non-barrel aged stout with gobs of peanut butter chips, peanut butter, Indian and Madagascan Vanilla, and Marshmallows. Dang.
While you're grabbing your Benthic Box, consider Pelican Cove, a 9.5% Triple IPA brewed just for YOU. Traditional hopping and natural hop extracts deliver big fantasy flavors: vein-popping blood orange creamsicle & kiwi sherbet tropicalia explosion. Ultimate Warrior IPA with extra tight bicep bands.
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
While you're grabbing your Benthic Box, consider Pelican Cove, a 9.5% Triple IPA brewed just for YOU. Traditional hopping and natural hop extracts deliver big fantasy flavors: vein-popping blood orange creamsicle & kiwi sherbet tropicalia explosion. Ultimate Warrior IPA with extra tight bicep bands.
The online sale of Benthic has ended. Thank you for supporting high-gravity beer.
2025 Benthic merchandise surfaces: a 13.5oz stemmed glass, a soft plum cotton tee with OG art, plus a sticker.
Available in the brewery shop.
Benthic is on draft in the taproom.
Hot poke event this Sat from 5-9pm.
2025 Benthic merchandise surfaces: a 13.5oz stemmed glass, a soft plum cotton tee with OG art, plus a sticker.
Available in the brewery shop.
Benthic is on draft in the taproom.
Hot poke event this Sat from 5-9pm.
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The online sale of Benthic has ended. Thank you for supporting high-gravity beer.
2025 Benthic merchandise surfaces: a 13.5oz stemmed glass, a soft plum cotton tee with OG art, plus a sticker.
Available in the brewery shop.
Benthic is on draft in the taproom.
Hot poke event this Sat from 5-9pm.
2025 Benthic merchandise surfaces: a 13.5oz stemmed glass, a soft plum cotton tee with OG art, plus a sticker.
Available in the brewery shop.
Benthic is on draft in the taproom.
Hot poke event this Sat from 5-9pm.
Idols continue in memory and silt
Memorial unchanged at water’s depth
The ancients float, higher, higher.
At 12PM CT, the Benthic 2025 presale opens via Oznr.
This year’s box descends through six variants: Original Benthic, Vanilla, Immortal, 2x4, Marabi, and Triple Barrel.
Memorial unchanged at water’s depth
The ancients float, higher, higher.
At 12PM CT, the Benthic 2025 presale opens via Oznr.
This year’s box descends through six variants: Original Benthic, Vanilla, Immortal, 2x4, Marabi, and Triple Barrel.
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Idols continue in memory and silt
Memorial unchanged at water’s depth
The ancients float, higher, higher.
At 12PM CT, the Benthic 2025 presale opens via Oznr.
This year’s box descends through six variants: Original Benthic, Vanilla, Immortal, 2x4, Marabi, and Triple Barrel.
Memorial unchanged at water’s depth
The ancients float, higher, higher.
At 12PM CT, the Benthic 2025 presale opens via Oznr.
This year’s box descends through six variants: Original Benthic, Vanilla, Immortal, 2x4, Marabi, and Triple Barrel.
Benthic 2025 goes on sale tomorrow – Wed, Nov 5 at 12pm CT via Oznr.
Download Oznr and subscribe to Half Acre Beer Company.
Benthic is sold in a box of 12 x 12oz cans – Original Benthic plus five variants, each in 2-packs.
$199.95 plus fees & taxes.
Proxies are allowed.
Download Oznr and subscribe to Half Acre Beer Company.
Benthic is sold in a box of 12 x 12oz cans – Original Benthic plus five variants, each in 2-packs.
$199.95 plus fees & taxes.
Proxies are allowed.
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Benthic 2025 goes on sale tomorrow – Wed, Nov 5 at 12pm CT via Oznr.
Download Oznr and subscribe to Half Acre Beer Company.
Benthic is sold in a box of 12 x 12oz cans – Original Benthic plus five variants, each in 2-packs.
$199.95 plus fees & taxes.
Proxies are allowed.
Download Oznr and subscribe to Half Acre Beer Company.
Benthic is sold in a box of 12 x 12oz cans – Original Benthic plus five variants, each in 2-packs.
$199.95 plus fees & taxes.
Proxies are allowed.
Triple Barrel Benthic Bourbon & Rye Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut & Coffee 17.8% ABV
A little spice, flaming marshmallow, a furry ape hug of brown booze and a hat tip to the barrel team.
Online Sale:
11.5 at 12pm CT via Oznr
More sale details 11.4
A little spice, flaming marshmallow, a furry ape hug of brown booze and a hat tip to the barrel team.
Online Sale:
11.5 at 12pm CT via Oznr
More sale details 11.4
November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Triple Barrel Benthic Bourbon & Rye Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut & Coffee 17.8% ABV
A little spice, flaming marshmallow, a furry ape hug of brown booze and a hat tip to the barrel team.
Online Sale:
11.5 at 12pm CT via Oznr
More sale details 11.4
A little spice, flaming marshmallow, a furry ape hug of brown booze and a hat tip to the barrel team.
Online Sale:
11.5 at 12pm CT via Oznr
More sale details 11.4
Marabi Benthic Jamaican Rum & Amburana Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut & Marquesas Islands Vanilla 16.8% ABV
Rum drinks, Fruit, cherry, bubblegum drizzled on sticky chocolate stout laffy taffy.
Online Sale:
Wed 11.5 at 12pm CT via Oznr
More sale details 11.4
Rum drinks, Fruit, cherry, bubblegum drizzled on sticky chocolate stout laffy taffy.
Online Sale:
Wed 11.5 at 12pm CT via Oznr
More sale details 11.4
November 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Marabi Benthic Jamaican Rum & Amburana Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut & Marquesas Islands Vanilla 16.8% ABV
Rum drinks, Fruit, cherry, bubblegum drizzled on sticky chocolate stout laffy taffy.
Online Sale:
Wed 11.5 at 12pm CT via Oznr
More sale details 11.4
Rum drinks, Fruit, cherry, bubblegum drizzled on sticky chocolate stout laffy taffy.
Online Sale:
Wed 11.5 at 12pm CT via Oznr
More sale details 11.4
2 X 4 Benthic Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with 2 X Coffee and 4 X Toasted Coconut 13.9% ABV
You don’t want to rule with force, but in the right hands, more is more and 2 X 4 is the big bat. Huge, billowing whiskey mocha cappuccino with steamed coconut milk.
11.5.2025
You don’t want to rule with force, but in the right hands, more is more and 2 X 4 is the big bat. Huge, billowing whiskey mocha cappuccino with steamed coconut milk.
11.5.2025
November 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
2 X 4 Benthic Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with 2 X Coffee and 4 X Toasted Coconut 13.9% ABV
You don’t want to rule with force, but in the right hands, more is more and 2 X 4 is the big bat. Huge, billowing whiskey mocha cappuccino with steamed coconut milk.
11.5.2025
You don’t want to rule with force, but in the right hands, more is more and 2 X 4 is the big bat. Huge, billowing whiskey mocha cappuccino with steamed coconut milk.
11.5.2025
Cool air, cold beer, and a packed month at Half Acre. Here’s what’s on deck for November.
11/2: The Lit Wagon Bookstore Pop-Up / 12-5pm
11/5: MTG EDH Night / 5-10pm
11/5-11/30: Clothing Drive w/ Center on Halsted / Open Hours
11/9: Half Acre Adventures w/ @wizardstaffing.bsky.social / 2-6pm
11/2: The Lit Wagon Bookstore Pop-Up / 12-5pm
11/5: MTG EDH Night / 5-10pm
11/5-11/30: Clothing Drive w/ Center on Halsted / Open Hours
11/9: Half Acre Adventures w/ @wizardstaffing.bsky.social / 2-6pm
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Cool air, cold beer, and a packed month at Half Acre. Here’s what’s on deck for November.
11/2: The Lit Wagon Bookstore Pop-Up / 12-5pm
11/5: MTG EDH Night / 5-10pm
11/5-11/30: Clothing Drive w/ Center on Halsted / Open Hours
11/9: Half Acre Adventures w/ @wizardstaffing.bsky.social / 2-6pm
11/2: The Lit Wagon Bookstore Pop-Up / 12-5pm
11/5: MTG EDH Night / 5-10pm
11/5-11/30: Clothing Drive w/ Center on Halsted / Open Hours
11/9: Half Acre Adventures w/ @wizardstaffing.bsky.social / 2-6pm
Immortal Benthic Bourbon & Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut and Madagascar Vanilla 14.1% ABV
First sips draw the coconut and vanilla forward, but it’s an oak show, whiskey caramel apple dapple bunt cake autumn hellraiser.
11.5.2025
First sips draw the coconut and vanilla forward, but it’s an oak show, whiskey caramel apple dapple bunt cake autumn hellraiser.
11.5.2025
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Immortal Benthic Bourbon & Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut and Madagascar Vanilla 14.1% ABV
First sips draw the coconut and vanilla forward, but it’s an oak show, whiskey caramel apple dapple bunt cake autumn hellraiser.
11.5.2025
First sips draw the coconut and vanilla forward, but it’s an oak show, whiskey caramel apple dapple bunt cake autumn hellraiser.
11.5.2025