Half Acre Beer Co, the local heavyweight known for their bold and flavorful beers, has just released a new addition to their year-round lineup: WayBird Hazy IPA. This hazy, juicy IPA boasts a vibrant aroma of ripe tropical fruits and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. The flavor profile is dominated by …
When you ask Matt Gallagher, Co-Owner/Head Brewer which of Half Acre’s collaborations over the years was his favorite, the answer is swift and a little surprising. “There are two, Brasserie De La Senne in Brussels, and our Oat IPA with New Belgium back in 2012.” Avoine IPA (French for oats) …
Up to this point the only notable beer party over this way is the annual Harvest HopDown Fest at The Plaza on Millennium Park. It’s an October gathering where Park Grill’s PR staff coordinates distributors to come pour packaged mainline offerings from popular regional breweries. It’s a decent party and …
At the bar of Half Acre’s new 100,000 sq. ft production space, I glance over and see two of Chicago’s finest producers, Gabriel Magliaro (Half Acre) and Jesse Diaz (Dark Matter Coffee) sharing a moment. Big, badass coffee imperial stouts are commonplace now. Their annual collaboration Big Hugs turns 9 …
