Brewery Merger

Chicago's Half Acre and Maplewood breweries announce merger

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Two of Chicago's largest craft breweries, Half Acre Beer Company and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery, announced on March 10, 2026, that they are merging to form a new unnamed beverage company. The businesses will continue operating independently at their taprooms while consolidating behind-the-scenes operations amid industry challenges. The merger is expected to finalize in the coming weeks.