Schlafly Christmas Ale - Saint Louis Brewery / Schlafly Tap Room

daledeee

Iowa

3.6/5  rDev -3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a bright dark orange or auburn. Head was minor and went away without much lacing.

Nose is earthy, spicy and brandy.

Taste is on the sweet side with brandy(maybe a little rum) orange and of course spices. I am not a fan of cloves in my food; therefore it is not my favorite taste in beer, but that is just me. It is a pretty sweet beer.

Mouth feel is not very carbonated. This isn't an in your face beer. It reminds me of some barley wines without the strong hops. Easy to drink with hidden alcohol; nothing remarkable though.

Serving type: bottle

12-10-2011 23:58:43 | More by daledeee

Rdc67

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

05-22-2013 20:23:07 | More by Rdc67

ToddHolder

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-11-2013 01:59:20 | More by ToddHolder

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

04-29-2013 00:10:56 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

gtg079x

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%

04-14-2013 01:22:43 | More by gtg079x

vidguy17

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

03-30-2013 14:42:07 | More by vidguy17

Jamison85

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%

03-24-2013 21:14:59 | More by Jamison85

tmars13

3/5  rDev -19.1%

03-03-2013 19:40:14 | More by tmars13

scott2269

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

02-14-2013 15:12:15 | More by scott2269

MCain04

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Acquired in a trade with beergod1, thanks! Brewed 11/12, drank 02/13. Poured into a 14oz tulip. Let's go!

Appearance: Opaque amber color, off-white 2 finger head, good retention and lacing.

Smell: Spicy, malty, sweet, nutty. Just what I want out a christmas ale aroma.

Taste: Sweet and malty, apple, some spices. Maybe a tad too sweet for my liking. A little citrus and lemonade. Complex flavor profile that isn't amazing but isn't the worst. No alcoholic heat, not much bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Low-moderate carbonation. Smooth, medium body. A tad sticky, a tad dry.

Overall: Not bad at all! Pleasantly surprised with this. One of the top 5 Christmas ales I've had before. If only it were a little less sweet, I'd really like it. Wouldn't mind trying this again.

Serving type: bottle

02-13-2013 04:42:58 | More by MCain04

tito42

Missouri

3.56/5  rDev -4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from bottle to an imperial pint. Bottled 10/31/2012.

A: Slightly cloudy amber with particulate and decent carbonation. Foamy, tan head.

S: Cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, doughy yeast.

T: Strong malt presence. Cookie dough, nutmeg, cloves, pumpkin. Slight grassy hops finish.

M: Medium bodied, creamy but smooth, crisp finish.

O: Nice seasonal offering. Very well spiced. Not quite balanced enough by malt and other flavors. Doesn't taste of an 8.0% ABV brew.

Serving type: bottle

02-13-2013 02:35:58 | More by tito42

richeddi

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -32.6%

01-29-2013 17:43:39 | More by richeddi

AngusOg

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

01-28-2013 13:10:45 | More by AngusOg

BeerGut4Life

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

01-28-2013 02:44:55 | More by BeerGut4Life

nick1427d

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%

01-23-2013 21:52:56 | More by nick1427d

DooshBagalow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +7.8%

01-21-2013 03:47:15 | More by DooshBagalow

Stoshua

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

01-16-2013 23:10:53 | More by Stoshua

cliff1066

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

01-12-2013 03:08:23 | More by cliff1066

broller

3/5  rDev -19.1%

01-11-2013 05:47:28 | More by broller

TheArmadillo

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

01-05-2013 23:35:18 | More by TheArmadillo

secondtooth

Indiana

3.93/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours semi-hazy ruby, with very little carbonation and only a thin wisp of lace.

Nose is heavily spiced -- lots of brisk, wintery elements like cinnamon and allspice seem most prominent.

Taste is heavy-bodied, malty and spicy, with a slight warmth at the finish. A perfectly enjoyable sipper, and an ideal "winter warmer".

Serving type: bottle

01-04-2013 22:34:00 | More by secondtooth

Hawkharvs

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

01-01-2013 16:00:52 | More by Hawkharvs

jscolumbia

4.5/5  rDev +21.3%

12-28-2012 17:10:26 | More by jscolumbia

SamW

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

12-28-2012 14:32:39 | More by SamW

Whiskeydeez

Kansas

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

12-27-2012 18:55:13 | More by Whiskeydeez