2012 program - Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild

Half Acre Beer Co. | 528
Brewmaster: Matt Gallagher | Brewers: Phil Wymore and Bryan Shimkos
www.halfacrebeer.com | hello@halfacrebeer.com
4257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60618 | 773-248-4038
Half Acre Beer Company began in 2006 with no experience and loads of
optimism. Humble beginnings and no brewery landed us on the doorstep of
the Sand Creek Brewing Company in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. With a 20
bbl brewhouse and plenty of tanks, Sand Creek was able to help us get our
first batches going, and by August of 2007 we were brewing in Wisconsin, and
trucking our beer back to Chicago for sale in the bars that would take us.
After about a year, our understanding had grown, and we gathered up our
ambition to build a unique brewery in Chicago. We worked out a deal with the
Ska Brewing Company in Durango, Colorado to buy all their old gear, signed
a lease on our dream, neighborhood brewery space, and off we went to
Colorado to dismantle a brewery. In about a week’s time, we had loaded four
tractor trailers worth of stainless steel, and were ready to head back home to
build our brewery.
October of 2008 was when we began our build-out, and by February of
2009, after countless hours of hard work, community approvals, zoning
changes, moratorium lifts, permitting and inspections, we found ourselves
with the exact scenario we had hoped to create: a production brewery,
taproom, and brewery store located smack-dab in the middle of one of
Chicago’s great neighborhoods, where beer could be brewed, packaged, and
taken into the world either by the truckload or by the growler fill.
Since then, we’ve come a long way and have had the chance to expand
our skills and grow our brewing company. On August 10, 2011 we purchased
our building and cemented our place in the mix of it all. At Half Acre Beer
Company, we brew beers we want to see made, enjoy ourselves as much as
possible, and encourage the interesting experiences this ride has to offer.
Half Acre is a reflection of those that keep it alive, the people that hoist the
beer and the places where its found.
Gossamer : 4.2% ABV. OG 10.5P. A drinker. This Golden Ale is a quality travel
companion that aims to please with subtlety and aroma pop. Bright hops on the nose
are nicely balanced with a crisp, biscuity finish.
Daisy Cutter: 5.2% ABV. OG 11.5P. An American west coast Pale Ale chock full of
dank, aromatic hops that bite up front, then ease into citrus, and set the finish up to
nail the spot.
SheWolf: 7.5% ABV. OG 17P. Brewed in collaboration with Three Floyds Brewing, this
raging India Pale Ale is brewed with a minimalists approach to using raw materials.
Akari Shogun: 5.5% ABV. OG 12P. A ridable American Wheat Ale boasting wheatey
nuts & juicy Motueka hop bolts. The deliverer of this truth: Akari Shogun, He who
harnesses light will usher this summer force into your life.
Barrel Aged Over Ale: 6.1% ABV. OG 14P. Over Ale’s our classic brown beer
brewed with sweet roasty grain, balanced by a hearty hop dose that keeps the finish
clean. This enlightened batch spent 7 months in bourbon barrels from Heaven Hill
Distilleries, and came away stamped with welcoming whiskey warmth.
King Puff: 8% ABV. OG 17.5P. An International Style Lager, collaboratively brewed with Rock
Bottom’s Davin Bartosh for the 3rd annual “Pop Fest” in Warrenville, IL. 50 lbs. of white,
puffy corn took this beer to the party place...the popcorn party place.
ASSORTED SMALL BATCH 1/6 BARRELS WILL ALSO BE TAPPED
THROUGHOUT THE DAY! Drop by the booth to see what’s what.
Haymarket Pub & Brewery | 101
Brewmaster: Peter L. Crowley, Director of Fermentation
www.haymarketbrewing.com | info@haymarketbrewing.com
737 W Randolph, Chicago, IL, 60661 | 312-638-0700
The Haymarket Pub & Brewery, established in December of 2010, is located
on the Southwest corner of the historic Haymarket Square in Chicago’s
West Loop.(on your way home from this awesome festival just get off 90/94
at Randolph!) Brewmaster Peter Crowley focuses on classic Belgian and
Contemporary American styles of beer with an emphasis on hops, barrel aging
and the fusion of American IPAs and Belgian ales-taking home gold medals at
the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup in our first year! Our
line up of 10-12 small batch brews are complimented by 13 taps and 70 bottles
from US and Belgian Craft brewers, making us a true destination for beer lovers.
Our passion for hand crafted, high quality brews is matched by our menu
of ‘made in house from scratch’ food from Chef Chris McCoy. Sausages, slow
cooked chicken, smoked pork shoulders and ribs, burgers and fries are all
made from scratch with local, fresh ingredients from Midwest farms and
responsibly sourced sustainable seafood.(read mussels with Italian sausage!)
We even make our own black bean, beat and oat vegan burgers! Something
for everyone! If you enjoy beer, food and friendly conversation as much as
we do then Haymarket Pub & Brewery is the place to be! Oh, and don’t forget
to check out the Drinking & Writing Theater right inside our pub. More info at
www.drinkingandwriting.com!
Mathias: A massive American style Imperial IPA hopped and dry hopped with 3
pounds per barrel Citra. Huge aromas and flavors of citrus and mango. 10%
Indignant: An Imperial Stout aged for 7 months in Templeton Rye Whiskey Barrels. 13%
Angry Birds: A Belgian Strong Golden ale brewed with Rye then hopped and
dryhopped with 2 pounds per barrel Amarillo. 8%
Dryhop/Haymarket Collaboration: A French style Bier DeGarde brewed with
chamomile, clementines and naval oranges and dryhopped with Calypso 5.5%
special releases
BEERS FROM OUR FRIENDS AT SOLEMN OATH
1:00 P.M.—Snaggletooth Bandana: A massive grapefruit, pineapple, and superripe
mango aromatic burst out of this medium-bodied IPA. Assertive bitterness is
balanced by a subtle malt sweetness and more citrusy fun. You’ll tell your grandkids
about the first time you drank the Snaggletooth Bandana.
1:30 P.M—Yarnbomb: Cascadian Hefeweizen. Light body with banana yeast notes.
Citrus American hops, with notes of Grapfruit and Pineapple.
2:00 P.M.—Oubliette: Aromatic Belgian malts and yeast combine with American
variety hops in this golden blonde colored ale to produce a melange of fruit flavors
including orange and grapefruit citrus and tropical fruit.
2:30 P.M.—E-Ville: Mahogany colored and full bodied, this American brown ale is
packed with semi-sweet chocolate, caramel and subtle roasted malt flavors which are
dominated by a massive amount of citrusy American hops.
Hinterland Brewery/
Green Bay Brewing | 210
Brewer: Joe Karls
www.hinterlandbeer.com | info@hinterlandbeer.com
313 Dousman St., Green Bay, WI 54303 | 920-438-8050
Established 1995. We are housed in a turn of the 20th century building originally built as
a meat packaging plant. Our location is in Green Bay’s brewing district at 313 Dousman
Street. Within our one block area are two craft breweries and a homebrew shop.
Cherry Wheat
Saison
IPA
Bourbon Barrel Doppelbock
Hydro Street Brewing Co | 115
Owner/Brewer: Aaron Adams
www.hydrostreetbrew.com | aaron@hydrostreetbrew.com
152 West James Street Columbus, WI 53925 | (920) 350-0252
Established December 22, 2011. In our brewery and restaurant we pride
ourselves in supporting our community by using locally produced foods, and
local ingredients in beer when possible. Our beers are brewed using a onebarrel
all-grain system, similar to that of many home-brewers. .
Old Pappy Pale Ale: 4.9% abv, 11P, 37.7 IBU. This American Pale Ale is golden in
color with just enough cascade hops to please all.
Mary Ann and Ginger Wheat: 4.4% abv, 10.5P, 13.4 IBU. A seasonal belgian
wheat which is light in body but full in flavor. We use fresh ginger and orange zest to
provide this summer favorite.
Summer Rescue Amber: 5.7% abv, 1305P, 32 IBU. Our version of the classic amber.
This is heavily dry-hopped to provide a bright and refreshing finish.
Campfire Porter: 6.3% abv, 16P, 33 IBU. This dark, full-bodied and full-flavored porter
is sure to please. This porter will go down smooth and provide a light, smokey finish.
The Distinguished Citizen: 8% abv, 17.5P, 150 IBU. Our version of the Cascadian Dark Ale. .
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