From the storied cellars of Half Acre Beer Company in Chicago, Illinois, Generational Side Project represents everything that makes small-batch American craft brewing worth seeking out. This is a brewery that has long operated at the intersection of artistry and restraint, and their Side Project series. Also is where that philosophy reaches its most personal and uncompromising expression. At CHF 35, this bottle is not merely a beer — it is a document of a brewer’s obsession. Then made in quantities so limited that most enthusiasts will never encounter it outside of specialist retailers.
A Beer Born from Patience and Craft
Generational Side Project is a barrel-aged strong ale that draws its character from an extended maturation process. Then during which the liquid absorbs the rich legacy of the wood it rests in. Half Acre’s brewing team approaches these releases with the kind of meticulous care more often associated with whisky distillers or Burgundian winemakers. The result is a beer that rewards those who understand that great things cannot be rushed.
Tasting Notes
Expect a deeply layered drinking experience. The nose opens with dark caramel, dried stone fruit, and a whisper of toasted oak. On the palate, waves of vanilla, dark chocolate, and bourbon-kissed toffee unfold with a remarkable fullness of body. The finish is long, warming, and gently bitter — a signature of Half Acre’s disciplined approach to balance. This is a beer to sip slowly, preferably from a tulip glass at cellar temperature.
Rarity and Collectibility
- Produced in extremely limited quantities per release
- Part of Half Acre’s prestigious Side Project experimental series
- Barrel-aged using carefully selected cooperage
- Highly sought after by collectors across North America and Europe
Generational Side Project is available at Wines & Spirits SA Switzerland in strictly limited stock. We encourage collectors and enthusiasts to secure their bottle without hesitation, as allocations of this calibre rarely linger on our shelves for long.

