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Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale

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Half Acre's signature pale ale and Chicago craft icon. Centennial and Amarillo hops deliver bright citrus and floral notes over a clean, dry malt base. Daisy Cutter is the North Side Chicago pint — sessionable, distinctive and instantly recognisable.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright Centennial and Amarillo character—distinct citrus zest, particularly grapefruit and orange peel, layered with subtle floral complexity.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Effervescence is lively and well-integrated, creating a crisp visual impression.

golden ambercleardense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright Centennial and Amarillo character—distinct citrus zest, particularly grapefruit and orange peel, layered with subtle floral complexity. Behind the hop aromatics lies a clean, understated malt foundation without heavy grain notes. No yeast character intrudes; the profile remains fresh and inviting.

citrus zestfloral hopgrapefruitclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with citrus flavours tracking the aroma's promise. Mid-palate develops a balanced bitterness (38 IBU) that sits comfortably within the pale ale tradition—defined and present without aggression. The malt base remains clean and minimalist, allowing hop definition to dominate while maintaining sessionability.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessdry finishsmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering hop bitterness that fades gradually rather than abruptly. A pleasant, light aftertaste of citrus and subtle herbaceousness encourages the next sip.

dryrefreshinglingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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Food Pairing

What to eat with Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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