Schlafly Hefeweizen - Saint Louis Brewery / Schlafly Tap Room

wmthorne

Tennessee

4.85/5  rDev +45.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

This is the closest thing I have ever found in the States to a German weißbier. Sooo goood

pours a very cloudy golden yellow. With a thin head and light lacing

light cardonation, tastes exactly like a wheat beer should.

I can't get over how great this beer tastes. I could not recommend it any more highly. Perfect for a summer night in St. Louis.

Serving type: growler

07-11-2009 03:26:50 | More by wmthorne

Throckmorton

Pennsylvania

4.8/5  rDev +43.7%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

First - the bottle and the tap are very different for this beer. Bottle is a pale ghost of the tap character. I lived in St. Louis for a decade and am well acquainted with both. this review covers the beer from the tap.

A- nice thick appearance, slow bubbles, decent head that recedes slowly and is gone by the time you are 2/3 of the way though a pint except for an edge ring. Deep golden color.

S - one of the thing i love about this brew are the profound banana esters, not much clove (which I like too, but is't part of this brew)

T - thick, bready, yeasty, banana, a meal, mmmm.

M - thick, soft carbonation

D - a four season beer for me, and never do I tire of it.

Serving type: on-tap

04-08-2009 15:30:02 | More by Throckmorton

1fastz28

Illinois

4.3/5  rDev +28.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

pours a cloudy lemonade color with a beautiful white head, and lots of carbonation. smell is very yeasty after i decant, hops and citrus are also very prevalent. Has a tart first bite to it but is very refreshing and tasty, yeast and hops are the easiest flavors to discern. mouthfeel is good nothing wrrong with it, drinkability is pretty good, easy drinking beer

Serving type: bottle

11-16-2007 01:53:36 | More by 1fastz28

nightcrawler

Illinois

4.18/5  rDev +25.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I have had this in a bottle and was severely disappointed in it. But while at the Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown St. Louis, I thought I'd try it again.

And it was great. The flavor had the wheatiness that the bottle lacked and a slight fruit taste on the finish. I then had it again at the Schlafly Bottleworks and it was just as good. The smell was still lacking, but this may have been due to the temperature it was served at. However, I didn't give it time to warm up because it was too tasty. The yellow/golden haze was what I expected and the mouthfeel was thick then clean.

I probably still would not buy this beer in a 6-pack, but on tap, it was something totally different. It was delicious.

Serving type: on-tap

04-09-2009 16:39:06 | More by nightcrawler

bcpriess

Minnesota

4.18/5  rDev +25.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

I can't be in the 'Lou without picking up some Schlafly Hefeweizen. First things first - Schlafly is singlehandedly redeeming the brewing arts for the St. Louis region, and I think they are one of the best microbreweries I have been exposed to. I would be surprised if their distribution doesn't dramatically expand over the next decade.

Schlafly Hefeweizen is, I think, very comparable to Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat in a lot of ways. Both are cloudy, of the unfiltered wheat variety. Both have a semi chalky mouthfeel. the basic flavor seems similar, though I haven't done a sxs comparison. The key differences to me are that the Schlafly is a bit less carbonated, and more yeasty/malty in its flavor. Schlafy consequently, to my tastes, is a better winter brew and Boulevard a better summer brew. Let me clarify - I've had this beer cool and the lower carbonation results in a still pleasant experience. Boulevard however must be ice cold. Both are great beers, but I think the Schlafly might have a slight edge.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2012 01:37:54 | More by bcpriess

larsee01

Illinois

4.13/5  rDev +23.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

12 oz bottle poured into cold mug

A--Classic golden pour w/ nice off-white head. Light & clear for a Hefe. Mild lacing. Yeast stays in bottle.

S--Very mild wheat and a tad floral and yeasty. Mild malty sweetness.

T--Delicious and balanced maltiness. Really just a kiss of wheat. Almost like a rich American lager.

M--Light bodied and refreshing, but not wimpy.

D--Most drinkable Hefe ever?

Serving type: bottle

01-18-2009 22:19:45 | More by larsee01

gpogo

California

4.08/5  rDev +22.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A- Hazy straw yellow with moderate sized white head. A very lively looking beer. Head eventually dissipated, but it lasted a majority of the time it took to drink.

A- Grainy wheat aroma, citrusy lemon notes.

T- Very similar to the aroma, the graininess smooths out as it warms. There is also a definite lemony citrus taste to this.

M- Medium body with high carbonation.

D- Great session beer. If you like lemons in beer, this would be a great beer for that.

Serving type: bottle

11-03-2008 02:31:50 | More by gpogo

hiikeeba

Texas

4.03/5  rDev +20.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - Pours up cloudy yellow with a thin white head that dissipates quickly

S - Smell of wheat malt with no hops detected

A - Nice clean beer with wheat huskiness, hint of hops to balance. No aftertaste to speak of. Nicely crafted American Wheat. Why, then, do they label it hefeweizen?

M - Good mouthfeel.

D - Extrememly drinkable beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2008 23:09:56 | More by hiikeeba

GeoffRizzo

Texas

3.93/5  rDev +17.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A cloudy golden hue with a gentle, bubbly head. A sweet malty aroma, some yeast also detected. Slightly bitter, some citrus and acidity noticed, the wheat malts are noticed throughout. Some bitternes and spices noted. More of a wheat than a hefe, regardless, smooth, refreshing, great quality.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2003 19:53:03 | More by GeoffRizzo

Monkeyknife

Missouri

3.93/5  rDev +17.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I've had the beer hundreds of times but for what ever reason have never reviewed it.

Poured from the bottle a cloudy straw yellow color with a thin white head.

Aroma of orange peel, citrus, cracker, and wheat.

The taste has just a twinge of sourness to go along with the flavors of orange, wheat, and crackers.

Lighter mouthfeel, somewhat dry and sticky, and lightly carbonated.

Schlafly Hefeweizen has always been one of my favorite summer brews. Incredibly easy to drink and enjoy.

Serving type: bottle

06-27-2008 20:10:24 | More by Monkeyknife

jaycount

Kansas

3.93/5  rDev +17.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

My first unfiltered Wheat Ale.

A - Hazy with some of the unfilteredness floating around. Foamy bright white head. I'm getting sucked into this one.

S - Similar to many wheat beers I've had. A strong hoppy aroma.

T - Good all-around taste. Just strong enough. Does NOT have that watered down taste associated with many wheat beers I've tried.

M - Sudsy. Mmmmm. Duff. Refreshing, would be a great lakeside or poolside drink.

D - Low ABV, great news for me! This will be an awesome Summer beer, can't wait.

Serving type: bottle

02-07-2010 20:07:31 | More by jaycount

lackenhauser

Maryland

3.9/5  rDev +16.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Nice, fuzzy yellow color. Not a lot of head. Crisp wheat aroma. Mellow citrus and lemon like notes. Crisp and fairly clean flavor. Not a lot of hefe characteristics but this is a US version. Fairly neutral tasting overall. Decent body. Good beer overall. Would be a nice change from a macro on a hot summer day. Again a fairly neutral beer across the board.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2009 22:37:37 | More by lackenhauser

champ103

Texas

3.9/5  rDev +16.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours a hazy golden/yellow color. A large, pillowing, white head with good retention. Some lace is left behind.
S: Light citrus and funky yeast aromas. Though an odd mineral and sulfur aroma that detracts for me.
T: Crisp citrus, banana, and lemon flavors. Sweet malt with some biscuit, dough, and yeast flavors.
M/D: A medium body and carbonation. Crisp, smooth, creamy, and refreshing. Not watered down at all. Really easy to drink. Very low on the ABV, and it is a great session beer.

This is a very solid wheat ale. Simple and enjoyable. Something that is worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

01-18-2010 19:40:46 | More by champ103

russpowell

Oklahoma

3.85/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours straw color with 3+ fingers of fluffed up eggshell white head. Average head retention & lacing

S: Straw & grassy notes & just a whisper of fruittyness

T: Tartness & lemons up front, along with some white pepper. Hints of juicy fruit, grape fruit & lemon hops as this warms. Finishes crisp & lemony/slightly peppery

MF: Light/medium bodied with medium carbonation & great balance

Drinks pretty easy, but lack of complexity would make me want something else after a few, unless it was blazing hot. A good APWA, a below avg Hefe IMO. Cheers to BARLEYWINEO for this taste of Mizzou!

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2007 03:42:13 | More by russpowell

BEERchitect

Kentucky

3.83/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Expecting an American Wheat, which is less characterfull, rich, or complex as its German counterparts, but refreshing and clean nevertheless. I pretty much got what I thought. The beer promised an unfiltered beer, and I got a hazy canary color with more fizziness than creaminess in the head retention. Aromas are dominated by lemons and other citrus fruits with mild back-up notes of bananas, cloves, and bread. Flavors exhibit the same with much more emphasis on the citrus and pepper, and even lighter with the bread / yeast, and fruity esters. Feels quite light on the palate, so much that it flirts with thinness and graininess. A lingering of a combined hop, grain hulls, and lemon character. Refreshing? Yea, but cannot compete with German Hefeweizens.

Serving type: bottle

11-26-2006 18:54:18 | More by BEERchitect

dickroop

Maryland

3.83/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured with a whitish, active, pillowy head, that retained modestly but left no lacing. This brew was yellowish, almost clear, with lotsa bubbles. The nose was a little yeasty and pilsner-ish (saaz-hops?)

The taste had a little sourness to it, adding to the bite of the carbonation. There was a touch of banana flavor that you'd expect from a hefeweizen, but not enough. All in all, it tasted good and was refreshing, but it was awfully like the typical macro flavor. The mouthfeel packed a little punch. It's very tempting to swig this brew, whereupon you get a nice tangy smash to the palate with the bite of over-ample carbonation, some warmth from the alcohol, and some traditional (ordinary?) malt stickiness.

All in all, this makes a pretty good lawn-mower beer, it's refreshing, it's got more to it than a simple macro, but it won't scare away anybody by having enough hops to be interesting. A solid entry for a summer brew, but not extraordinary.

Label indicates "Bottled with Love on Dec 19, 2006"

Serving type: bottle

06-23-2007 21:09:56 | More by dickroop

bluesfan1181

Missouri

3.83/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Bottled with love on Jul 24 07. Poured using a technique found on Schlafly's website. Poured an inch and a half of it in to a clear pint glass. Swirled the bottle around for about ten seconds to gather all the wheat from the bottom. Poured the rest medium speed in to the pint glass. Has a beautiful cloudy golden color common in wheat beers. Head was a nice two finger width and dissipated quickly. Smell was not over powering but I could tell it was there. Taste was that of wheat with very little hop taste. Not too sweet but, bitter enough to balance it out. Mouthfeel was good but not the best of other wheat beers. This was a very drinkable beer. I will buy this beer again and would recommend it to any beer lover. Can't wait to try it on-tap at Hop In The City.

Serving type: bottle

08-31-2007 21:36:22 | More by bluesfan1181

beernut7

Massachusetts

3.78/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Nice hazy yellow color with a foamy thin head and a sharp lemon aroma. The smooth malty flavor with a perfect hop spice balance possesses almost no noticeable bitterness and a very light lemon brush in flavor. Unique and tasty.

Serving type: on-tap

10-20-2002 09:21:06 | More by beernut7

MDekker

Michigan

3.78/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A: A pale yellow color with some white foam at the top.

S: Strong wheat character with notes of the yeast as well. Kudos to the label for instructing me to give the bottle a swirl halfway through the pour to get the yeast into the glass.

T: Dry, crisp, and fresh, tastes mostly like bread from the dominant wheat flavor. Very slight hints of lemon.

M: The carbonation was quite biting and put me off. It improved as the beer warmed a bit, but it never totally went away.

D: It's a pleasant experience, except for the carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

08-10-2008 16:00:47 | More by MDekker

mikesgroove

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +12.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

nice, lightly clouded and nice looking golden color. A big head of white coming up and over the top had some decent staying power I have to say. I was quite impressed with nice side glass lacing and the smooth, light look to it. Aroma was a bit off, nice touches of wheat, light grass, and a hint of banana or maybe clove, but it needed a bit more for me to really push it over the top, still through a decent overall presentation. The first sip was very clean. Nice herbal and grainy flavor to it with a bit heavier feel then I normally would have expected. Nice carbonation though gave it a very good overall presence. Lots of bready taste, lots hops coming though, a touch of lemon perhaps in there as well. Light fruit notes mid palate, bananas maybe, light apricot touches.

Serving type: bottle

09-26-2011 00:48:39 | More by mikesgroove

hckyfn9999

Missouri

3.73/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Bottled with love on Feb. 8, 2007; about two months ago. Pours beautiful a hazy golden yellow color with a perfect, two finger, thick and creamy white head with excellent retention. Aroma is of some lemony citrus, some fresh grain, and sweet bread, with some banana and spice in the background. Smell is not too strong

Taste has more of the lemony citrus present in the aroma, a bit of banana, and cloves are also present, with some fresh wheat on the finish. The body is light and carbonation is pleasant. This is definitely an easy drinker and according to the Schlafly website is only 3.9% making it a good session brew. Pretty decent American wheat in my opinion and would make for a refreshing session with the nice citrus pressence in the summer.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2007 02:20:18 | More by hckyfn9999

brewdlyhooked13

Ohio

3.73/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance - fairly average straw/yellow. The requisite swirl & pour added nothing - the sediment is stuck to the bottom of the bottle. A good whack and remix of an ounce or so did the trick and provided the signature cloudiness. Sticky white foam with lots of clumpy lace but only a thin patchy cover.

Aroma - a light whiff of yeast and soapy, lemony grain. Reasonably fragrant.

Taste - lightly fruity and sweet, the wheat malt softening the flavors nicely. A mild orange snap at the aftertaste along with a touch of hoppy dryness. A clean finish ideally sets up the next sip.

Mouthfeel - very smooth, moderate carbonation; well done.

Drinkability - not the most wow beer but a great session pick for summer.

Serving type: bottle

07-23-2007 20:30:49 | More by brewdlyhooked13

wchesak

Virginia

3.73/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured into a pint glass.

A - hazy pale yellow, one and a half fingers of white head, leaves a bit of lace

S - yeast, bubble gum, acidic lemon, wanted more out of it tho

T - nice and wheaty, then comes the acidic/lemony part to leave some sour notes on the back and sides of the mouth

M - light bodied, which i prefer in this style, good carbonation as well

D - had this on a nice warm day, nothing greatly special about it, but it certainly does its job in thirst quenching

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2009 21:34:01 | More by wchesak

sulldaddy

Connecticut

3.73/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pouring a cellar temp bottle into a weizen glass. The beer pours a crystal clear champagne gold color with soft fluffy bleached white head foaming up 4 cm even with a gentle pour. There is a bit of yeasty sediment at the very end of the pour.
Aroma is lemony citrus and with just a hint of banana. I also get some faint grassy hops in the background, but very mild. A little more robust banana and some cloves would be an improvement.
First sip light crisp body with fine yet tingly carbonation.
Flavor is also light with some general sweetness a bit of lemon zest and some mild banana. The flavor could be a little bolder and not hurt the drinkability. The beer is incredibly easy to drink and the bottle is almost gone before I realize it. A nice crisp take on a perfect summer style. ENjoyable brew!

Serving type: bottle

07-13-2011 03:03:18 | More by sulldaddy

feedsasquatch

Kentucky

3.7/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

This is the first unfiltered Hefe I've ever had.

A - Golden/yellow and slightly hazy. Had a very good foamy white head.

S - Malty, yeasts, some citrus, and then the wheat shows up. My first sniff had me worried about the flavor.

T - good, light flavor. Tastes malty and yeasty. There's a little sweet fruitiness as well. It didn't taste like I expected. Perhaps the yeastiness is just the wheat coming through.

M - smooth, but thicker then it smells. Creamy would be a better descriptor than crisp I think.

D - The first one is great, and very easy to finish. I just doesn't leave me wanting more.

Overall, it's not a bad beer. The 4 sitting in my fridge right now will be gone before the week is over for sure. But, I'm going to have try several other hefe's before I can decide if I like the style or not.

Serving type: bottle

07-06-2010 19:51:53 | More by feedsasquatch