Half Acre Beer
@halfacrebeer.bsky.social
Beer. Taproom. Beer Garden. Brewery Shop. Chicago.
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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
Vanilla Benthic Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut and Madagascar Vanilla 13.9% ABV
Underlying bourbon, melted chocolate ice cream, last night’s fire and tons of vanilla blend with notes of today’s endless options of good-for-you coconut drinks. ’Nilla.
11.5.2025
Underlying bourbon, melted chocolate ice cream, last night’s fire and tons of vanilla blend with notes of today’s endless options of good-for-you coconut drinks. ’Nilla.
11.5.2025
October 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Vanilla Benthic Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut and Madagascar Vanilla 13.9% ABV
Underlying bourbon, melted chocolate ice cream, last night’s fire and tons of vanilla blend with notes of today’s endless options of good-for-you coconut drinks. ’Nilla.
11.5.2025
Underlying bourbon, melted chocolate ice cream, last night’s fire and tons of vanilla blend with notes of today’s endless options of good-for-you coconut drinks. ’Nilla.
11.5.2025
Original Benthic Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut and Coffee. 13.9% ABV
We’re back. A big pour down the side sends a bolt of nostalgia reminding how these beers shift from something we make to something we enjoy and share.
11.5.2025
We’re back. A big pour down the side sends a bolt of nostalgia reminding how these beers shift from something we make to something we enjoy and share.
11.5.2025
October 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Original Benthic Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut and Coffee. 13.9% ABV
We’re back. A big pour down the side sends a bolt of nostalgia reminding how these beers shift from something we make to something we enjoy and share.
11.5.2025
We’re back. A big pour down the side sends a bolt of nostalgia reminding how these beers shift from something we make to something we enjoy and share.
11.5.2025
Years of work and heart -- our most ambitious barrel work to date -- The 2025 Benthic Collection of barrel aged beers comes from all of us at Half Acre.
October 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Years of work and heart -- our most ambitious barrel work to date -- The 2025 Benthic Collection of barrel aged beers comes from all of us at Half Acre.
Tend is making its way back into the Half Acre cold box, right where it belongs. Bright glowing copper in the glass drinks with a welcomed bitterness, emanating pine, citrus, and caramel malt notes. At 6.8% ABV, this clean campfire IPA feels like home base as the warmth fades. Wednesday in the shop.
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Tend is making its way back into the Half Acre cold box, right where it belongs. Bright glowing copper in the glass drinks with a welcomed bitterness, emanating pine, citrus, and caramel malt notes. At 6.8% ABV, this clean campfire IPA feels like home base as the warmth fades. Wednesday in the shop.
Far Star returns for the cold ahead, and it’s never looked better. At 5.2%, this light-bodied lager finds an even keel, crisp where it needs to be and subtly generous everywhere else. Brewed from floor-malted pilsner, it pours luminous gold and grounds the season. Available in 12oz 6pack and 12pack.
October 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Far Star returns for the cold ahead, and it’s never looked better. At 5.2%, this light-bodied lager finds an even keel, crisp where it needs to be and subtly generous everywhere else. Brewed from floor-malted pilsner, it pours luminous gold and grounds the season. Available in 12oz 6pack and 12pack.
Saturday is for Simcoe.
This hop breathes through Daisy Pale and so much of what we do. Simcoe turns 25 this year – a hefty milestone for an essential part of Half Acre beer. Feels right to raise a glass to this legendary hop today.
This hop breathes through Daisy Pale and so much of what we do. Simcoe turns 25 this year – a hefty milestone for an essential part of Half Acre beer. Feels right to raise a glass to this legendary hop today.
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Saturday is for Simcoe.
This hop breathes through Daisy Pale and so much of what we do. Simcoe turns 25 this year – a hefty milestone for an essential part of Half Acre beer. Feels right to raise a glass to this legendary hop today.
This hop breathes through Daisy Pale and so much of what we do. Simcoe turns 25 this year – a hefty milestone for an essential part of Half Acre beer. Feels right to raise a glass to this legendary hop today.
Night's coming earlier and crisp air is moving in. WayBird glides along it all with a brightness – lush, rounded, and a little wild around the edges. A hazy for when things slow down. Reads & Records Book & Vinyl Fair is this Sunday, 11am-5pm – swing through the brewery for a bird while you browse.
October 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Night's coming earlier and crisp air is moving in. WayBird glides along it all with a brightness – lush, rounded, and a little wild around the edges. A hazy for when things slow down. Reads & Records Book & Vinyl Fair is this Sunday, 11am-5pm – swing through the brewery for a bird while you browse.
Ridge Tree looking right.
4.6% Dark Lager with a calm pour and pillowy foam. Roasted malt, a brush of chocolate, a little toast and grain around the edges. Soft, sturdy, and in stores wherever you find Half Acre beer.
4.6% Dark Lager with a calm pour and pillowy foam. Roasted malt, a brush of chocolate, a little toast and grain around the edges. Soft, sturdy, and in stores wherever you find Half Acre beer.
October 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ridge Tree looking right.
4.6% Dark Lager with a calm pour and pillowy foam. Roasted malt, a brush of chocolate, a little toast and grain around the edges. Soft, sturdy, and in stores wherever you find Half Acre beer.
4.6% Dark Lager with a calm pour and pillowy foam. Roasted malt, a brush of chocolate, a little toast and grain around the edges. Soft, sturdy, and in stores wherever you find Half Acre beer.
Benthic Returns
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October 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Benthic Returns
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Reads & Records returns Sunday, Oct 26 from 11–5 at Half Acre. Browse vinyl and books from local vendors, sign up for workshops, and spend the day surrounded by good sound and story. Free entry.
Interested in being a vendor? Email lettie.c@halfacrebeer.com or george.robertsoakland@halfacrebeer.com.
Interested in being a vendor? Email lettie.c@halfacrebeer.com or george.robertsoakland@halfacrebeer.com.
October 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Reads & Records returns Sunday, Oct 26 from 11–5 at Half Acre. Browse vinyl and books from local vendors, sign up for workshops, and spend the day surrounded by good sound and story. Free entry.
Interested in being a vendor? Email lettie.c@halfacrebeer.com or george.robertsoakland@halfacrebeer.com.
Interested in being a vendor? Email lettie.c@halfacrebeer.com or george.robertsoakland@halfacrebeer.com.
Persephone returns for this weekend’s SAUCED Night Market at Half Acre. Fruited lager with pomegranate & dragon fruit, crisp and ruby-hued with bright berry notes. For the first time, it’s in out cooler in cans. @saucedmarket.bsky.social runs today & Sat 5-10pm at the brewery. Come shop & sip.
October 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Persephone returns for this weekend’s SAUCED Night Market at Half Acre. Fruited lager with pomegranate & dragon fruit, crisp and ruby-hued with bright berry notes. For the first time, it’s in out cooler in cans. @saucedmarket.bsky.social runs today & Sat 5-10pm at the brewery. Come shop & sip.
Ridge Tree’s pouring fresh, and we’ve got something special to go with it.
Order a pint of Ridge Tree in the taproom this week and take home the limited edition 16oz glass it’s served in.
$18 gets you both, from today through Sunday, or until the glasses are gone.
Order a pint of Ridge Tree in the taproom this week and take home the limited edition 16oz glass it’s served in.
$18 gets you both, from today through Sunday, or until the glasses are gone.
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ridge Tree’s pouring fresh, and we’ve got something special to go with it.
Order a pint of Ridge Tree in the taproom this week and take home the limited edition 16oz glass it’s served in.
$18 gets you both, from today through Sunday, or until the glasses are gone.
Order a pint of Ridge Tree in the taproom this week and take home the limited edition 16oz glass it’s served in.
$18 gets you both, from today through Sunday, or until the glasses are gone.
Darker evenings, darker beers. Ridge Tree Czech-style Dark Lager is brewed from roasted malt for a near-black pour and soft khaki foam. Chocolate, toffee, and baked bread linger with every sip, easy and effortless at 4.6% ABV.
Out 10/15 on draft, in 4-packs, and wherever you find Half Acre beer.
Out 10/15 on draft, in 4-packs, and wherever you find Half Acre beer.
October 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Darker evenings, darker beers. Ridge Tree Czech-style Dark Lager is brewed from roasted malt for a near-black pour and soft khaki foam. Chocolate, toffee, and baked bread linger with every sip, easy and effortless at 4.6% ABV.
Out 10/15 on draft, in 4-packs, and wherever you find Half Acre beer.
Out 10/15 on draft, in 4-packs, and wherever you find Half Acre beer.