Big Hugs - Half Acre Beer Company

beerad666

Illinois

4.63/5  rDev +11%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 5

Love the label on this one!

Pours out pitch black with a medium sized light brown head that settles down to a thin coat. This big guy punches you with a ton of coffee aroma. I would say a little bit of chocolate but I think that's coming from the coffee beans and not so much the beer. Other than that there is a slight sweetness but it's hard to pick out much over the delicious coffee aroma. I'm a big fan of Dark Matter Coffee (I get it at Star Lounge all the time) so I was extremely excited to give this beer a try. The taste follows the aroma... tons of coffee. It's creamy, slightly sweet, roasted and a slight bitterness on the finish whether from the coffee or hops. Quality coffee in here! The let down is the mouthfeel, I think it all kinda feels slightly empty in the mouth, wish there was a little more going on. But then again it isn't a RIS...

Just under 10% and this guy hides it well and makes it very drinkable. You can easily knock out a bottle alone and I think I might just end up doing that.

Serving type: bottle

12-26-2009 21:14:02 | More by beerad666

MNPikey

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

06-09-2013 03:38:03 | More by MNPikey

pirmannt1

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

06-09-2013 01:31:23 | More by pirmannt1

BrownAleMale

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

06-08-2013 21:15:18 | More by BrownAleMale

kustard

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-06-2013 15:15:06 | More by kustard

beernads

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

06-05-2013 09:39:11 | More by beernads

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-04-2013 12:05:03 | More by xnicknj

Purp1eOne

Illinois

4.69/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

A - This baby is black with a nice creamy head

S - Smells like a dark coffee with hazelnut and a hint of vanilla

T - Strong coffee taste with a good balance of the hazelnut and the vanilla. A good sweet flavor that compliments the coffee.

M - Creamy and smooth with good body and nicely carbonated.

O - This was my first Half Acre brew which got me hooked. A very good stout that makes me look forward to the fall.

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2013 01:58:13 | More by Purp1eOne

chippo33

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

05-23-2013 04:23:41 | More by chippo33

oglmcdgl

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

05-19-2013 04:32:49 | More by oglmcdgl

jakeox

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-18-2013 23:49:41 | More by jakeox

slemkuil

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-17-2013 16:35:07 | More by slemkuil

ehammond1

California

3.76/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

Bottle (2010)

Acquired via trade
Thanks, crushedvol!

(Aged for 3 years)

Nearly black, but truly a very dark brown and ruby. Small dark brown head. Irregular spots of stick left down the glass. Pretty stout.

Not a hugely expressive aroma. Will adjust this as I let the beer warm throughout the review, if necessary. Roast and a touch of coffee. Just a bit of chocolate-covered dark fruit as well. In fact, as the beer warms, lots of oxidation character emerges. It's not distracting, but it's not ideal, either.

The flavor follows the aroma, with chocolate-covered dark fruits and a bit of roasted coffee character emerging nicely. Moderate bitterness. Very drinkable, and the alcohol is exceptionally well hidden.

Near full in body with low carbonation.

Excellent. This aged nicely.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 01:21:41 | More by ehammond1

bryang002

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-10-2013 03:08:32 | More by bryang002

justforrazors

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-10-2013 01:55:50 | More by justforrazors

dfhhead25

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

05-07-2013 03:12:39 | More by dfhhead25

soldat329x

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-06-2013 21:14:19 | More by soldat329x

Kelp

New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-04-2013 23:31:32 | More by Kelp

hopswap1

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-01-2013 02:35:28 | More by hopswap1

PHBoiler

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

04-30-2013 04:16:49 | More by PHBoiler

Etan

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -16.1%

04-28-2013 04:29:37 | More by Etan

UCLABrewN84

California

3.95/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Thanks to queens1130 for sharing this one at Wowcoolman's tasting.

Pours an almost opaque super dark brown with a foamy dark khaki head that settles to an oily film on top of the beer. Small streaks of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is of dark roasted malt, cocoa, and coffee aromas. Taste is much the same with cocoa and coffee flavors on the finish. There is a mild amount of roasty bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp and medium bodied mouthfeel. Overall, this is a good beer with a nice cocoa and coffee flavor.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 00:42:15 | More by UCLABrewN84

drewone

California

4/5  rDev -4.1%

04-21-2013 23:56:51 | More by drewone

incubuscience

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

04-20-2013 22:49:52 | More by incubuscience

jreindl

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -4.1%

04-20-2013 04:34:23 | More by jreindl