Schlafly Kölsch - Saint Louis Brewery / Schlafly Tap Room

Steedee

Missouri

4.1/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Excellent light bodied lager.
This beer has a ton of flavor for how light bodied and clear it is.
Not to dry or bitter, not to fruity, but packed full of mild hop flavors that will make you crack open another on a hot summer day. High carbonation make the flavors dance in your mouth, with very little or no after taste. The colder the better! One of my favorite summer beers.

Serving type: bottle

11-20-2011 06:51:59 | More by Steedee

BlueMoon10

Mississippi

3.09/5  rDev -17.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

Had this at Schlafly's Taproom. A decent Kolsch.

A: a bright straw-yellow/gold, with medium white head
S: wheat/yeast - standard Kolsh aroma
T: Grainy, dry, crisp, slight bitterness. Decently clean finish
M: Light body, good carbonation

O: Enjoyable beer, but nothing that makes it too different.

Serving type: on-tap

04-06-2013 23:14:11 | More by BlueMoon10

tfarmstrong

Arkansas

4.53/5  rDev +21.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A - Poured well from the bottle with a pale golden color and a lasting head. Very nice.

S - Pale Malt smell prehaps the only noticable disappointment is no real hops smell like some of the German varieties

T - Crisp and simple, an excellent combination of light malt and hops with a refreshing finish

M - Good carbonation which adds to the crispness of the beer

O - While not as good as the German varieties I have had but this could simply be the difference between the bottle and the tap. I do remember Fruh (in my mind the pinnacle of the style) being much much better from the tap, but I don't think I will get to experience this beer that way. If I do I will be sure to review again. Aside from that small shortfall, a very nice rendition of this quite rare style (at least on this side of the pond). Will happily find and drink this one again.

Serving type: bottle

04-03-2011 23:45:04 | More by tfarmstrong

feedsasquatch

Kentucky

3.78/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is the first of only two Kolsch's I've ever tried.

A - Clear golden yellow color. Has some head, but not very much retention (could've been the glass though).

S - A slight crisp sweetness. Not a whole lot going on in the aroma department, but this style does have its own unique smell.

T - It tastes just like it smells, crisp and slightly sweet.

M - It's crisp, and light. Makes for a good summer drink.

D - Highly drinkable. There's not a ton of flavor though, so it doesn't go with too many foods.

I enjoy drinking Kolsch's as I'm cooking dinner or grilling outside. It's very refreshing and doesn't overwhelm the palate. Which means that you're ready for a meal or a different beer right away.

Serving type: bottle

07-06-2010 20:25:44 | More by feedsasquatch

chchchchia

Arkansas

4.43/5  rDev +18.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

One of my all time favorites from Schlafly.

A-Pours a crystal clear pale yellow, almost amber. A 1 finger head occurs from the pour that fades to a slim line. Beautiful lacing and bubbles, the latter owing to the clarity.

S - Fruity esters, similar to a pilsner. Wheat play a prominent role here.

T- Wheat hits you up front, followed by a fruity taste. Almost a biscuit like taste follows (think english pale/2 row). The beer finishes clean and slightly bitter.

M - Medium to light in body, and moderate in carbonation. No diacetyl to speak of.

D - Oh so very high. This is a very clean and light beer that craft and non craft drinkers alike could enjoy. It's a great beer to take to your hammock and relax on a summer or early autumn afternoon. If only Schlafly was carried down south.

Serving type: bottle

09-30-2011 20:42:32 | More by chchchchia

davidaubrey

Illinois

3.85/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I had this in a 22oz glass on tap at a bar while watching the Bears game. The mouthfeel was light and slightly sweet. The color was pale and the taste hoppy. Having lived in France and traveled in Germany, I can say that this attempt at a Kölsch beer is spot on.

Serving type: on-tap

08-16-2010 02:35:12 | More by davidaubrey

kopper65

Missouri

3.65/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Nice clear, golden color, just slightly darker than a lager. Poured with a nice head. Not much of an aroma, although I do detect a little citrus. Very similar nose feel to a lager with malt and hop subleties pulling through. Taste is very malty, with a slight hoppy, citrus aftertaste. Mouthfeel is a bit lighter than I'm used to, and maybe a bit watery, but is perfect for warmer weather when you're looking for a good, smooth, refreshing, flavorful beer. Seems slightly under-carbonated to me (I wouldn't go so far as saying it's "flat"), but that doesn't ruin its appeal. Drinkability is very good. I could see myself easily throwing back several of these with no problem.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2010 04:29:40 | More by kopper65

Samalamahamdam

Missouri

4.35/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This has a light refreshing flavor that makes it a great summer beer. The bottle I had was made in December, so I wonder what it is doing in winter. I only think that it is popular enough to brew year round, but it is better to wait till summer. Clarity and color are good. It is one of my favorite in the Kolsh category.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2011 00:06:09 | More by Samalamahamdam

jking206

Indiana

4.13/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I've never had a Kolsch before, but it was the guest beer at my local brewpub, so I thought I'd give it a chance. The color is a very transparent yellow with a thin head that disappears quickly. Very effervescent with a slightly sweet aroma. The taste is light and clean with a ssweet yeasty aftertaste. This beer is very refreshing on a hot day, and I can see myself drinking this beer on a regular basis.

Serving type: on-tap

05-31-2010 02:05:25 | More by jking206

paulweldy

Kentucky

4.13/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Really lovely golden color. Subtle yeast and lemon aromas. Light to medium bodied. Crisp and refreshing with a nice bit of tang at the end. Slight grapey quality comes through on the palate.

Overall: a really nice, refreshing, summer ale that seems to fit well into the Kolsch style.

Serving type: bottle

09-06-2010 03:28:24 | More by paulweldy

Wordenhog

Illinois

4.83/5  rDev +29.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

very drinkable, medium bodied, medium bitterness, golden straw colored, seem to loose the head early but probably do to my bad pouring, good middle of the road beer to keep on hand for those friends who do not care much for craft beers, highly recommend this beer

Serving type: bottle

10-23-2010 14:32:45 | More by Wordenhog

badsneakerz

2.9/5  rDev -22.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Unfortunately, this beer isn't close to being representative of the Kolsch style. It's not as nutty and dry as is representative of this style of beer, the beer I'm drinking also has significant hints of dicetyl taste and nose that are far too butterscotch tasting and smelling for Kolsch. It could just be the six pack I purchased. I would try it again on tap.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2013 03:53:18 | More by badsneakerz