Schlafly American IPA - Saint Louis Brewery / Schlafly Tap Room

jkrich

Indiana

4.1/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a dated 12 oz. bottle: bright, clear, new copper penny with a sustained, foamy white-head. There was a tremendous amount of lacing on the glass.

One of the most impressive dry-hopped IPAs I have encountered: strong resinous aroma with hints of citrus coming through and some tangy malt aroma.

This is quite a balanced IPA with a solid dose of American hop bitterness that is tempered by the tanginess of the malt. The piney, resiny flavor assaults the tongue but fades gently for a buttery and sweet flavor that again gives way to a little more hop bitters on the back of the tongue. I am not detecting much citrus on the palate which is unfortunate.

The mouthfeel is quite refreshing but thicker than your typical IPA with a rather creamy feel. It is interesting that ultimately this IPA leaves a faint sweetness on the palate.

Except for the American hops used, this one comes close to a strong, British style IPA. It strikes a fine balance between the astringent hop bitterness and a mild malt profile. Freshness is important for this style, and my bottle was only a month old.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2012 22:52:46 | More by jkrich

drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-18-2013 14:13:00 | More by drgonzo2k2

TripelMark

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-17-2013 01:58:07 | More by TripelMark

campfirebrew

New York

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

05-17-2013 00:15:51 | More by campfirebrew

Pecan

California

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

05-16-2013 18:06:12 | More by Pecan

BurnMeInMyBar

Florida

4.05/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Crisp and clean, not as hoppy as expected though that may be due to the American Hops of which I am unaccustomed. Very much enjoyed it. Love the box which, as a collector of six-pack sides, is why I purchased it.

Good hop aroma though not as strong as hoped for.

Enjoyed poured aggressively into a pint glass.

Label is updated from that which is above, now covered w/ hops.:-)

(Edit to mention this is now labeled as an APA.)

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 20:16:31 | More by BurnMeInMyBar

gunpwdr

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-15-2013 01:11:12 | More by gunpwdr

jenray

Texas

2.75/5  rDev -34.1%

05-14-2013 00:03:18 | More by jenray

Hooligans

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -16.1%

05-12-2013 12:56:40 | More by Hooligans

Wielder

Indiana

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-11-2013 21:28:01 | More by Wielder

ToddHolder

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-11-2013 01:58:33 | More by ToddHolder

Damian74Shensky

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

05-10-2013 23:04:06 | More by Damian74Shensky

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -22.1%

05-10-2013 22:17:07 | More by mikeburd1128

MCDub

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -28.1%

05-10-2013 14:53:51 | More by MCDub

Ajbradsher

Alabama

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-09-2013 02:13:51 | More by Ajbradsher

kcp85

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-09-2013 01:31:17 | More by kcp85

megamass

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-08-2013 22:52:42 | More by megamass

MrBuckHigh

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-08-2013 18:05:22 | More by MrBuckHigh

BeerBucks

New York

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-08-2013 04:19:02 | More by BeerBucks

dalepryor

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +13.9%

05-07-2013 21:02:12 | More by dalepryor

Goosehunter75

Missouri

3.88/5  rDev -7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 3.75

A - Poured a light honey color. Crystal clear and 1 finger off slightly offwhite head. Excellent retention.

S - A very sweet floral smelling beer. Thre are hints of citrus in the background. Definately pick up some lemon smells. Not much maltiness to this beer. Its all hops!

T -Just like it smells. Very floral on the front with some pineyness to it. There are hints of citrus as well.

M - This is a great thick beer. One of the highest ratings I have given on Mouthfeel. It has a lot of body to it. You know you are drinking a big beer!

O - A very good IPA. Definately one for hop heads. I would have liked to see it a little more balanced with more malt presence. Still a great beer and one I will be picking up again

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 18:01:26 | More by Goosehunter75

DrewShalvoy

California

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-07-2013 16:53:17 | More by DrewShalvoy

e30todamax

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-03-2013 22:20:13 | More by e30todamax

Schlafly33

Missouri

2.75/5  rDev -34.1%

04-29-2013 15:19:35 | More by Schlafly33

swetsastonic

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

04-29-2013 01:11:58 | More by swetsastonic