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Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale

Half Acre Beer Company
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 216 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Featured inThe Best American Pale Ales

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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