This March, Half Acre Beer Company will add a new beer to their year-round, full distribution footprint: TOME Hazy Pale Ale. Read More
Half Acre Beer Company Exterior, Lincoln Road Location
Half Acre Beer Company
Half Acre Beer Company is invested in each end of the brewing spectrum: time-honored classics and experimental, sensory-expanding releases.
Founded in 2007 by Gabriel Magliaro, the company has evolved from a 15-barrel brewhouse on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood into two breweries producing over 45,000 barrels annually; two taprooms serving comfortably elevated, delicious food; a workshop for custom tap handles; and a direct-to-consumer store that brings the communal Half Acre experience full circle.
Its diverse portfolio ranges from the decade-old flagship Daisy Cutter Pale Ale, one of the original tallboy canned craft beers, to taproom-only wild beers.
In 2018, the company ranked 13th in Craft Beer & Brewing’s survey of best medium-sized breweries in the U.S.
Half Acre as a company is made up of humans that respect one another, consider integrity a benchmark for success and appreciate your interest in what they make.
Half Acre is located in Chicago at 4257 North Lincoln Avenue and at 2050 West Balmoral Avenue.
For more information, visit the brewery website at halfacrebeer.com.
Half Acre Beer Company is an independent craft brewer.
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Inside the Half Acre Beer Company’s Balmoral tap room in Chicago, Illinois
This brewery has multiple locations.
Lincoln Tap Room
- 4257 N Lincoln Ave
- Chicago, IL 60618
- United States
- (773) 248-4038
Taproom Hours The schedule provided is based on the information available from the brewery at the time this page was published and is subject to change. Hours may also vary on holidays or for special events. Refer to the brewery website or check out their social media accounts for the latest information. Submit corrections via the form on this page.
- Sunday: 11 AM - 11 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11 AM - 11 PM
- Wednesday: 11 AM - 11 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM - 12 AM
- Friday: 11 AM - 1 AM
- Saturday: 11 AM - 1 AM
Brewery Tours Available The schedule provided is based on the information available from the brewery at the time this page was published and is subject to change. Hours may also vary on holidays or for special events. Refer to the brewery website or check out their social media accounts for the latest information. Submit corrections via the form on this page.
- Saturday: 11 AM
This brewery has multiple locations.
Balmoral Tap Room
- 2050 W Balmoral Ave
- Chicago, IL 60625
- United States
- (773) 754-0364
Taproom Hours The schedule provided is based on the information available from the brewery at the time this page was published and is subject to change. Hours may also vary on holidays or for special events. Refer to the brewery website or check out their social media accounts for the latest information. Submit corrections via the form on this page.
- Sunday: 11 AM - 10 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 4 PM - 10 PM
- Wednesday: 4 PM - 10 PM
- Thursday: 4 PM - 10 PM
- Friday: 11 AM - 12 AM
- Saturday: 11 AM - 12 AM
No Brewery Tour Info
Either a brewery tour is not available at this location, isn’t offered on a set schedule, or that information hasn’t been made available.
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A selection of beers from Half Acre Beer Company
| Beer Name | Style | ABV | IBUs | Cal. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ’Roo Review | New England IPA | 4.9 | 147 | 3.8 | |
| 62 Moons Review | New England IPA | 8.8 | 264 | 4.09 | |
| Akari Mist Review | American Wheat Ale | 5.5 | 165 | 4.05 | |
| Akari Shogun Review | American Wheat Ale | 5.5 | 165 | 4.03 | |
| Alive In Its Jaws Review | American Double IPA | 8.5 | 255 | 4.25 | |
| Alpenglow Review | American Black Ale | 5.0 | 150 | 3.79 | |
| Amaro Hut Review | American Wild Ale | 6.0 | 180 | 3.75 | |
| And Then There Was Review | American IPA | 7.0 | 210 | 4.36 | |
| Angles Review | American IPA | 6.4 | 192 | 4 | |
| Animal Law Review | New England IPA | 7.2 | 216 | 4.13 |
News
Half Acre Beer Company in the News
Half Acre Beer Company Partners with Big Star Tacos
Chicago-based Half Acre Beer Company is bringing James Beard-winning Chef-Partner Paul Kahan’s highly sought-after Big Star tacos to their Balmoral taproom. Read More
Half Acre Beer Releases “Benthic” Imperial Stout
Half Acre’s release of their Benthic Imperial Stout is always a mega event but the brewery is offering an online sale to make it easier for everyone to enjoy their beer. Read More
Half Acre Beer Releases Oktoberfest Lager Town and Announces Fall Schedule
Half Acre Beer Company’s special release lineup for Fall opens with Lager Town, an homage to Munich’s storied Oktoberfest tradition. Read More
Half Acre Beer Company Announces Summer Special Release Lineup
Chicago-based Half Acre Beer Company presents the following monthly special releases in both classic and boundary-pushing styles. Read More
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