Half Acre Cycling

We want to congratulate all those on the Half Acre Cycling team for another great year of racing.  We've been fortunate enough to collaborate with a great group of folks who enjoy racing bikes since we started Half Acre.  We've been coming up together, so here's to another great year of racing bikes and making beer.

If anyone has an interest in learning more about the team - check them out on the web:  http://halfacrecycling.org/

Cheers, 

Half Acre Beer Co

Chicago, IL

December is running off quickly so it's time that we discuss some of the goings on.

1. The brewery store / tasting area will be closed both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, all other days (including New Year's Eve) we'll be open as scheduled:

Tuesday - Friday 12pm - 8pm

Saturday  11am - 7pm

Sunday 12pm - 5pm

The 18th (tentatively) will be the first night that we're tasting out Big Hugs. Growlers will be available at that time.  Hugs will come alive in numerous forms to be announced.  We're pushing for 4 versions.  22oz bottles will be available of the coffee version in collaboration with Dark Matter Coffee the following week or two.

We'll also be at West Lakeview Liquors on the 18th sampling out beers.

The Half Acre hunt will next be held that same day - on the 18th of December.  The winner gets themselves some gratis Big Hugs to warm them this holiday season.

All Of Our Love, 

Half Acre Beer Co

Chicago, IL

Gapers Jam

Our friends at Gapers Block are throwing a holiday party and you're invited.

In addition to the merriment you'll be able to hoist complimentary Half Acre suds.

Rejoice.

Half Acre Beer Co

Chicago, IL

Potential Capsule Hijack

The Winner of the Thanksgiving Hunt has yet to bring back the capsule. 

Their contact info has fallen into the abyss, so if it's you, then please make contact. We need the capsule back, and why wouldn't you want to bring it back, there's free beer awaiting you.

If the finder of the capsule is staging a coup d'etat, then we are in for a new type of hunt.  We'll have no choice but to send our goons and pet Argus to find you and take back what is ours.  

Half Acre Beer Co

Chicago, IL 

Big Hugs & The Holidays

2009 is coming a close.

We brewed 10 different beers so far this year. Something we feel good about.
And we have at least one more coming. To round things out and finish this year with a punch, we’ve brewed the first of two fifteen BBL batches of an Imperial Stout we’re calling Big Hugs. This will be a 9.5% thug of a stout that boasts a ton of raw flavors that you can experience for yourself. We’re just about to crash the first batch, so you can expect to see this beer on tap and in 22oz bombers at select establishments around town and at our brewery store before the holiday.  Scheduled to be released on 12/18...

In other holiday cheer, we have a lot more Beer Soap and gift certificates (by Friday) available at the store. Come get your loved ones the gift of cleanliness and beer.

Cheers,

Half Acre Beer Co
Chicago, IL

Found.

The capsule has been found and here is a bit about where it was hidden.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?gl=us&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=117275303198173421149.00047885445aa55e61dce&ll=41.965759,-87.640914&spn=0.000482,0.001019&t=h&z=20

Chains and helmets cross here one final time for lasting glory = Location of the final Chicago Cyclocross Race also the State Championship.

The “And I'll crush you to bits, body and bones” part is from the Three Billy Goats Gruff. The troll lives under a bridge.



Half Acre Beer Co
Chicago, IL

Thanksgiving Hunt

Ladies & Gentlemen,

We’re happy to announce that the Half Acre Hunt is back in action. This hunt is in celebration of Thanksgiving, a holiday centered on the consumption of delicious items in mass quantity.

This week’s lucky winner will get to add some handcrafted Half Acre Beer to their menu. Odds are that we’ll have a special T-Giving Beer that will be available for the occasion.
For all of you that don’t seize the capsule, our store will be open till 8:00pm the Wednesday before, so stop by and grab an array of handcrafted beer for you and your fellow holiday diners. Growlers of frothy nectar will be getting filled all day, so bring home the bounty.

As you may remember, the last capsule was lost in a tragic scavenger hunt snafu. The capsule has been replaced with an Altoids tin that we covered in Half Acre stickers. So that’s what you’ll be looking for.

Another twist, we now have help from you, the Half Acre Fan & Friend. This week’s clue is brought to you by one of you. We carefully perused a group of eager participants to find a sly and fiendish collaborator. We hope you enjoy the handy work of Scavenger Dan.

A reminder of the rules:

The only clue or info given is below. Regardless of what you email or text us, we will not increase your level of information. No hints. If you find the capsule, you have to immediately call or text: 773 351 5709. This is important – fellow hunters will appreciate knowing this.

So, without further nonsense here is your clue.

Cleats and chains will cross here for lasting glory.

If you run into trouble down below just repeat these words:
"Well, come along! I've got two spears,
And I'll poke your eyeballs out at your ears;
I've got besides two curling stones,
And I'll crush you to bits, body and bones."

The capsule is hidden in a corner crack in the wall on the north side. Remember. "Chicago Can"


Good Luck,

Half Acre Beer Co

Chicago, IL