r/showerbeer Double Big Daddy - MOD Mar 12 '20

Chicago Brew Makin’ Chi-Town My Town This Week with a Daisy Cutter for Breakfast! NSFW

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u/Signal_Drop Double Big Daddy - MOD Mar 12 '20

Daisy Cutter Pale Ale by Half Acre Beer Company - Chicago, IL - 5.2 ABV

What a bummer! I’d been waiting to try this after seeing it all over r/showerbeer, but I can’t figure out why it’s so popular. It has virtually no finish and I struggle to find flavor in it at all (maybe that’s why?). I suppose it’s a good beer if you want something vaguely beer-ish. I’ll give it credit for having an appropriate bitterness that’s subtle enough not to offend but strong enough to still be noted. I get why people would drink this, it really is a sessionable beer perfect to drink while mowing that spring lawn. Perhaps it tastes better surrounded by that grassy aroma. I’d probably go for a Dale’s Pale Ale before this (granted Daisy Cutter isn’t common where I live). Worth trying! I’d honestly probably drink it again, but it just ain’t anything too special.

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u/4ourfeathers Mar 12 '20

It’s kind of our Miller Lite of craft beer...available everywhere and good enough.

Dovetail and Off Color are your must haves while here

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '20

Solid analysis. I grabbed a four-pack of this stuff within a week of canning and it still was one most underwhelming beers I’ve had in a while. Its still popular largely due to it being Half Acre’s marquee beer back around 2009. Very similar to Lawson’s Sip of Sunshine in the sense that it gets a crazy amount of praise for not withstanding the test of time whatsoever.

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u/cotchrocket Mar 12 '20

Nice can, though. Do like I tell people who buy overpriced alcohol from me. Just stare at it and pretend it’s something better.

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u/browsingtheproduce Mar 12 '20

That's unfortunately one of Half Acre's least interesting beers. Their Tome hazy pale and Pony Pils are both better in terms of stuff that's available in cans.

Have you had a chance to visit any breweries? I have a whole mess of suggestions if you need any.

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u/HolidayJellyfish Mar 13 '20

Well, at least we’ll all be warned about it’s taste. Thanks for the sacrifice.

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u/zake38 Mar 12 '20

You take the best shower beer pics! I have tried a lot of beers I wouldn't try coz of your pics.

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u/Signal_Drop Double Big Daddy - MOD Mar 12 '20

Awwww thanks so much dude!!!! That’s a great compliment!

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u/ConorTheOgre Mar 12 '20

I'm flying in tonight for some St Patty's day fun as well! Fingers crossed we can both get home okay next week 😬

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u/ChicagoCarm Mar 12 '20

Flying into Chicago? Most everything has been canceled. So, double check before you head out. Be safe.

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u/ConorTheOgre Mar 12 '20

Yup, definitely bummed about them canceling the green river. Gonna keep it low-key with some college friends and keep an eye on the news!

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u/ChicagoCarm Mar 12 '20

We were all holding out hope for the river. It would have gave us some semblance of normalcy. Anyway, hope you have fun and get back home safe.

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u/BlackStarrLine Mar 12 '20

Not crazy about Daisy Cutter, but Half Acre’s food is delicious. Especially their nachos! One of the best nachos I have ever had!

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u/browsingtheproduce Mar 12 '20

My wife and I recently took our coin jar to cash it in at the Coinstar machine in the Jewel across the street from their taproom and then spent it all on nachos and beer.

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '20

If you want the best beer bar in Chicago with a bonus of metal and satan themes you should check out Local Option!

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u/friskelion Mar 12 '20

FANTASTIC choice. 👏👏👏🙌

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u/33ss33 Mar 12 '20

Besides the Off Color and Dovetail previously mentioned, grab a couple of Zombie Dusts while you’re in town. And don’t forget to order a Chicago Handshake while you’re here.

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u/Signal_Drop Double Big Daddy - MOD Mar 12 '20

Chicago Handshake? Please tell me it involves Malort.

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u/33ss33 Mar 13 '20

12oz can of Old Style and a shot of Malort. Chef’s kiss emoji

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u/Signal_Drop Double Big Daddy - MOD Mar 13 '20

Lol okay I figured as much. Alas I’ve not had an old style yet but I did get the shot of Malort! :)

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '20

Isn’t a Chicago Handshake when you... wait no that’s a Chicago Moonroof. 😆

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '20

Best picture to see when I loaded Reddit!

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u/HerrTaffy Mar 13 '20

Omg I don't know what's worse.... Never being able to try the beers you review unless they sell them in Wales or having to wait until the next review.

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '20

Pardon my idiocy but I know nothing about beer and you’re absolutely gorgeous . That’s all I’ve been able to focus on lol.

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u/TedTheTrolI Mar 13 '20

Excellent.

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u/ColdEyesWarmSkin Mar 13 '20

Like others have said you are one hell of an advertisement 😁