Orin
Dark fruit, toffee, oak and brandy warmth come together in this 13.2% ale aged in bourbon and brandy barrels, with apple cola and brown sugar alongside. Orin reappears each autumn, a singular barrel-aged stalwart that Half Acre, a Chicago brewery founded in 2007, keeps steady in form year after year.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Orin
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
About Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same oak, dark fruit, boozy character as Orin will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.





