Half Acre Worried About The Wolf | Imperial Stout 16.4%

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Worried About The Wolf is a colossal imperial stout from Half Acre Beer Company, Chicago’s celebrated craft pioneer, clocking in at a formidable 16.4% ABV. In the glass it pours a dense, impenetrable obsidian black with a thin mocha-toned collar that clings tenaciously to the rim, leaving faint legs of viscosity along the sides. The nose is immediately arresting: waves of dark bittersweet chocolate, espresso, roasted grain, dried fig, and a warming undercurrent of brown sugar rise from the surface with commanding intensity. On the palate, the mouthfeel is luxuriously full-bodied and syrupy, coating every surface with rich, chewy sweetness balanced by a firm roasty bitterness.

Flavors of dark chocolate truffle, cold-brew coffee, molasses, and toasted pecan develop in layers, while the alcohol warmth weaves through the finish with precision rather than aggression. The finish is long and deeply satisfying, lingering with notes of cocoa powder and a whisper of vanilla. A beer of serious cellaring potential, Worried About The Wolf rewards patience and rewards the bold. Discover it on Untappd: https://untappd.com/b/half-acre-beer-company-worried-about-the-wolf/6825934.

Food Pairing

Half Acre Worried About The Wolf imperial stout pairs magnificently with a rich dark chocolate fondant cake, where the beer’s roasted bitterness cuts through intense sweetness for a harmonious contrast. Equally compelling alongside an aged Manchego or cave-aged Gruyère: the nutty, crystalline character of the cheese mirrors the beer’s toffee and cocoa depth, creating a pairing that showcases why this release is a benchmark American imperial stout.

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