Half Acre Gone Away 4Pk

Half Acre Gone Away 4Pk is a West Coast-style American IPA from Chicago's Half Acre Beer Company, clocking in at 7.0% ABV. Rated 4.0 out of 5 on BeerAdvocate and carrying a 3.9 out of 5 across more than 64,800 ratings on Untappd, Gone Away has earned a loyal following among hop-forward beer drinkers drawn to its unapologetic piney intensity.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.0%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: American IPA (West Coast)  |  Brewery: Half Acre Beer Company

Production & Heritage

Half Acre Beer Company was founded in 2006 in Chicago and has built a reputation for brewing what it describes as "purposefully rough, American micro beers that push for raw intensity through the careful selection of brewing materials and the promotion of natural process." Gone Away — previously released under the names "Heyoka" and later "Senita," both retired due to separate trademark disputes — is described by the brewery as a "western charged firecracker" conjured from IPA classics and laid on a bed of pale malt. The hop bill journeys through Pacific Northwest resins, leaning into the piney, dank, and bitter characteristics that define the West Coast IPA tradition.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright citrus leads — orange and lemon peel dominate the initial impression. Floral notes and a backdrop of sticky pine resin round out the nose, signaling the hop intensity to come.

Taste: The entry is juicy with citrus hops, carrying hints of blueberry and strawberry through the mid-palate. Pine and resinous hop character build steadily, and bitterness emerges toward the back end, pulling the sweetness into balance. The malt base stays restrained, letting the hops do the talking.

Finish: Pronounced hops sharpen and clean up as the finish develops, delivering a lingering pine needle bitterness. The aftertaste is long and decisively hoppy — no ambiguity about what style this beer belongs to.

How to Drink Gone Away

Gone Away is built to drink cold and fresh from the can, ideally poured into a tulip glass or standard pint to release its aromatic hop oils. It holds up well as an everyday IPA straight from the fridge. For a shandy riff, combine it with fresh lemonade to tame the bitterness on a hot day. It also works in a beer-tail like a Hop Drop — a simple build of IPA, grapefruit juice, and a dash of simple syrup. For something bolder, use it in a Michelada variation where the pine and citrus hops stand up to hot sauce and lime.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for backyard cookouts and grill sessions
• Introducing someone to classic West Coast IPA character
• Pairing with spicy or smoked foods that match its hop intensity
• Building a craft beer tasting flight alongside other regional Chicago IPAs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gone Away taste like? Gone Away delivers bright citrus and pine hops up front with a firm, resinous bitterness that builds through the finish. Subtle berry undertones add complexity, but this is a hop-driven beer from start to finish.

How does Gone Away compare to Half Acre Daisy Cutter? Both beers share West Coast DNA from the same Chicago brewery, but Daisy Cutter is a pale ale with lower ABV and a more approachable bitterness, while Gone Away pushes further into piney, dank IPA territory at 7.0% ABV. Gone Away is the fuller, more aggressive of the two.

Is Gone Away good for IPA beginners? Gone Away is a straightforward West Coast IPA with pronounced bitterness that may be intense for those new to the style, but its clean citrus and pine profile makes it a solid introduction to what classic American IPA tastes like.

Where is Gone Away made? Gone Away is brewed by Half Acre Beer Company in Chicago, Illinois. Half Acre was founded in 2006 and operates out of its original Lincoln Avenue facility as well as a larger Balmoral Avenue production brewery.

What foods pair well with Gone Away? Grilled burgers and bratwurst match the beer's assertive hops with charred, fatty richness. Spicy tacos with salsa verde echo the citrus notes while the bitterness cuts through heat. Sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese creates a satisfying contrast. Fish tacos with lime work particularly well given the beer's citrus character.

What sizes does Gone Away come in? Gone Away is commonly available in a 4-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format for this beer.

Is Gone Away worth the price? Gone Away positions in the mid-range craft IPA tier, delivering the kind of hop intensity and drinkability that justifies its price point among comparable West Coast IPAs from independent regional breweries.

Why Gone Away?

Gone Away has survived two name changes forced by trademark disputes — originally "Heyoka," then "Senita" — and still maintained its following, which speaks to the beer itself rather than the branding. Its commitment to Pacific Northwest hop character in a Chicago-brewed package fills a specific niche: a no-frills, pine-forward West Coast IPA made by a brewery that prizes raw intensity over trend-chasing. With consistent high marks across major beer rating platforms and more than 64,800 user ratings on Untappd, this is one of Half Acre's most validated year-round offerings. For anyone seeking a classically built IPA that doesn't hedge toward haze or sweetness, Gone Away delivers exactly what it promises.