Half Acre Brewing Co. (2024)

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  1. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    I bet it's just an ABV thing, it probably doesn't sell like some of their regular stuff. It's absolutely one of their best beers, but I can totally see people passing on it for something easier like Daisy Cutter. Huge shame imo, but I've already made my Navaja feelings known here (pretty sure it was the beer that made me sign up for this site, lol).
     
    #81 SeanBond, Apr 2, 2024
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  2. audis4gasm

    audis4gasm Crusader (451) Oct 19, 2017 Illinois

    "Why'd they hold on to it? I'm sure it's still fantastic, but I imagine the coffee is waning away by now."
    - a salty customer cause it wasn't in the cooler when I dropped by for Benthic pickups lol.
     
    #82 audis4gasm, Apr 2, 2024
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  3. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Scene report: Half Acre has Super Nintendo & N64 set up for patrons to play at the Taproom. As a retro gamer idiot, I'm in heaven.
     
    #83 GuyFawkes, Apr 5, 2024
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  4. Max_Powers

    Max_Powers Crusader (466) Jul 3, 2022 Illinois
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    Picked up a 6er of Reef Knot. Not the sexiest beer on the HA menu, but really liked it. Crispy and light with a touch of maltiness. A good weekend crusher.
     
    #84 Max_Powers, Apr 7, 2024
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  5. DeadWax

    DeadWax Pundit (803) Dec 29, 2016 Illinois

    2023 Double Bourbon Barrel 2 X 4 Benthic Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut, Madagascar Vanilla & Guatemalan Catuai Coffee 16.9% ABV

    Online Sale Wed Apr 10 at 12pm CT on Oznr
    Sold as 2-pack of 12oz cans
    $38.99 plus taxes & fees per 2-pack
    Limit 3 x 2-packs per buyer
    Proxies are allowed

    Pickups begin Apr 10 during normal shop hours through Apr 21, excluding Apr 15 & 16

    Not as expensive as TBCH, thankfully.
     
    #85 DeadWax, Apr 9, 2024
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  6. FlaviusG

    FlaviusG Zealot (637) Aug 15, 2009 Illinois
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    Vuh-lay-ho
     
    #86 FlaviusG, Apr 10, 2024
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  7. audis4gasm

    audis4gasm Crusader (451) Oct 19, 2017 Illinois

    Dang, Phase Three prices! Who's got the math on the most expensive stout in Chicagoland? Would love to see some rankings.
     
    #87 audis4gasm, Apr 10, 2024
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  8. flat_lander

    flat_lander Pooh-Bah (2,490) May 11, 2016 Illinois
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    Without thinking too hard about it. I'd have to imagine those BCBS variants are often at or near the top...
     
    #88 flat_lander, Apr 10, 2024
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  9. Jsimansk

    Jsimansk Pundit (851) Jul 10, 2012 Illinois
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    Everyone knows ranking is based on this simple formula:

    ((Barrel time + #ofBarrels + Thiccness + #ofAdjuncts) x BHF*)/Availability

    *Brewery Hype Factor (TM)
     
    #89 Jsimansk, Apr 10, 2024
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  10. vicodin_tears1

    vicodin_tears1 Zealot (512) Jun 22, 2019 Illinois
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    Genuine question: does HA have hype? Outside of this general area? I was at Pastrytown in ‘21 and mentioned HA as a favorite, and was sort of scoffed at. Not in a snobby way, just like “psh, ok”.
     
    #90 vicodin_tears1, Apr 10, 2024
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  11. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    No clue, but if they fly under the radar, more barrel aged stuff for the locals.
     
    #91 HouseofWortship, Apr 10, 2024
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  12. BeerPrince22

    BeerPrince22 Pundit (805) Feb 21, 2016 Illinois
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    Their "subscribers" on oznr are relatively low compared to other breweries in the Chicago area.
     
    #92 BeerPrince22, Apr 10, 2024
  13. jmk

    jmk Savant (1,021) May 8, 2008 Illinois
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    It doesn't surprise me that Pastrytown fans are not HA fans. As a fan of HA, I'm not a Pastrytown fan.
     
    #93 jmk, Apr 10, 2024
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  14. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    What the hell is pastrytown
     
    #94 beardown2489, Apr 10, 2024
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  15. jmk

    jmk Savant (1,021) May 8, 2008 Illinois
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    #95 jmk, Apr 10, 2024
  16. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    #96 beardown2489, Apr 10, 2024
  17. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Hell Comes to Pastrytown is the movie I wish Roddy Piper could have made. RIP Rowdy.
     
    #97 Jaycase, Apr 10, 2024
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  18. SWChi

    SWChi Pooh-Bah (1,931) Oct 25, 2012 Illinois
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    I've been a proxy to several out of towners for about 3 years. From Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan and Florida. they're still buying. We'll be up there on Sunday to pick up for a few.
     
    #98 SWChi, Apr 11, 2024
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  19. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    Half Acre collaborating with Sierra Nevada. Legendary
     
    #99 beardown2489, Apr 18, 2024
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  20. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    Most collabs I’ve had from SN are meh.
     
    #100 HouseofWortship, Apr 18, 2024
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