Half Acre — Benthic 2025 complet set 6 cans

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

The nose opens with profound waves of dark molasses, bittersweet chocolate, and bourbon-soaked oak, layered with vanilla custard and dried fig. Nearly two years in barrel have woven the spirit into the fabric of this imperial stout, creating seamless integration. On the palate, viscous and warming at 16.1%, it delivers espresso, charred caramel, and toasted walnut complexity, supported by silky mouthfeel. The finish stretches long and contemplative, fading through dark fruit leather, tobacco leaf, and lingering oak tannins that invite slow sipping.

Food Pairing

Pair with a dark chocolate torte enriched with salted caramel, where the beer’s molasses depth amplifies the dessert’s bittersweet notes while cutting through richness. Equally compelling alongside aged Gouda or mature cheddar, as the crystalline texture and nutty complexity find harmony with the stout’s barrel character and roasted malt foundation.

About Half Acre Beer Company

Half Acre Beer Company was founded by Gabriel Magliaro in 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, establishing itself as a pioneering force in the city’s craft beer movement. After initially brewing their recipes at an out-of-state facility, the company opened its own brewery on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood in March 2009, marking a significant milestone in its evolution. The brewery’s commitment to both quality and community quickly garnered recognition, with its tap room being named Chicago’s eighth best bar by Chicago magazine in 2013. Half Acre’s approach extends beyond brewing, demonstrating environmental responsibility by partnering with Northwestern University engineering students to minimize waste and find innovative ways to reduce or reuse brewing byproducts. The company’s growth trajectory led to opening a second, larger brewhouse and pub on Balmoral Avenue in the Bowmanville neighborhood in 2015, eventually consolidating all operations there in 2021. Today, Half Acre produces six year-round beers, three seasonal offerings, and regular special releases, while maintaining strong ties to the local community through sponsorship of Half Acre Cycling since 2007.