Schlafly Hefeweizen - Saint Louis Brewery / Schlafly Tap Room

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

Thorpe429

Illinois

3.28/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap at the brewpub in August 2009. Reviewed from notes.

Pours a cloudy yellow color with a white head. The nose is quite plain with a bit of general yeast character and some really mild banana. The taste is the same with some really light wheat and mild banana; maybe a hint of clove. A bit creamy and light, although it drinks well in the end.

Serving type: on-tap

10-24-2010 18:59:32 | More by Thorpe429

brentk56

North Carolina

3.1/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Pours a cloudy pale lemon color with a frothy head that sticks reasonably well and deposits a few thick shards of foam

Smell: A bit of sulphur mars the wheat aroma

Taste: Opens with a neutral wheat bread flavor that has a touch of spicy phenols arriving by mid-palate; after the swallow, the beer produces more of the same

Mouthfeel: Light bodied, a bit aqueous, with moderate carbonation

Drinkability: Inoffensive but undistinguished; clearly an American Wheat and not a hefe

Thanks, xmarcnolanx, for the opportunity

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2008 22:54:40 | More by brentk56

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

zeff80

Missouri

3.4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Poured out a cloudy golden yellow color with a soapy, white, two-finger head that left some lacing.

S - It smelled of wheat and quite a good bit of clove.

T - The clove taste was very strong, almost stronger than the wheat flavors. A nice light maltiness.

M - It was crisp, sharp and fairly fizzy. A light-bodied beer.

D - Not bad, but nothing special. A fairly typical American Pale Wheat Ale.

Serving type: bottle

10-13-2007 04:41:47 | More by zeff80

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

tempest

Pennsylvania

2.93/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Had a bottle from a mixed 12-pack I picked up in Columbia, MO. This beer reminds me of the Summit Hefe for it's yeasty clove kick, but it's not quite as good. The malt falls flat and is a touch astringent. The yeast character is a bit plain, but in line with the style, I suppose. There's just a little spicy clove at the end of flavor without any banana. The malt for the part tastes like a disappointing light beer. This isn't a bad pale wheat ale, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you loved the style.

Serving type: bottle

11-02-2009 17:31:55 | More by tempest

Dogbrick

Ohio

3/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Sample at the Lambert St. Louis airport location. Lightly hazed yellow-gold color with a thin white head that disappears rather fast. Top ring of lace with spots underneath. Wheat and mild hops in the nose. Light body with a bland wheat and malt flavor with a hint of banana. The finish is wheaty with a slight yeast aftertaste. Unmemorable for the most part.

Serving type: on-tap

12-18-2007 19:40:22 | More by Dogbrick

RoyalT

Ohio

3.68/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance – This unfiltered wheat came out a beautiful, hazy yellow in color with a modest white head.

Smell – The aroma is heavy on the wheat as it should be. It’s a nice, raw smell that shows a bit of adjunct, maybe corn, but is otherwise very smooth and not offensive.

Taste – The wheat isn’t a German weizen but it’s not the usual crap that you get with the Americanized versions. And again it is the rawness of character that I find appealing.

Mouthfeel – This is where the beer stands out. This style is supposed to be refreshing, a warm summer drinking beer, but seldom is. Here though they hit the nail on the head. It is crisp and light-bodied with quality carbonation and a satisfying finish.

Drinkability – This went down especially well and is one of the few efforts at the style that I’ve enjoyed.

Serving type: bottle

08-26-2011 22:31:37 | More by RoyalT

scruffwhor

Illinois

2.95/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Thanks to my buddy Nate for the big haul he made for mw in St.Louis.

Pours the standard hazey banana peel yellow an ok head and foam for a hefe.

Almost toasted grain smell mixes with just a touch of dried banana peel.

The taste has some of the same confusion between yeast and malt. Wheaty sweet, but yeast nd hop mustiness flavors are a little off putting.

This palat is talc and musty. Not the session wheat ale I was looking forward to.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2010 02:40:39 | More by scruffwhor

ZAP

Minnesota

3.13/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Boy I don't really think this is a Hefe...No bananas or cloves at all on the nose or buds...maybe more of an American Wheat..and a decent, but not great one at that....Cloudy bright yellow pour....nose is all citrus....lemons more than anything else( I guess "Predominately" would be the word to describe that)..taste is pretty much lemons and citrus but in a more subtle way than the nose would make you anticipate....body is a tich thin but OK in my book...In the summer I could kick these back, but if I want a Hefe I'd look elsewhere...average wheat beer....below average Hefe..I'll rate it as an American Wheat.....Thes guys need to learn where their beers fit..their Pilsner was more of an American Lager...their Hefe more of an American Wheat...

A big Giant Thanks to Budgood for a 6-pack sampler of beers I haven't had...we hooked up in Fargo last weekend...played a little hockey drank a little beer, and then Budgood surprised me with a mixed sixer of beer I had never had...Thanks again(BTW..Hat trick tonight)

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2003 21:19:56 | More by ZAP

kylehay2004

Florida

3.28/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Enjoyed at the brewpub in St Louis, reviews from notes.

A: half finger head with nice lacing on a cloudy dull gold body.

S: simple with wheat and light lemon custard sweetness.

T: flavor is dull, not much sweetness and almost flavorless with wheat, wood and very light citrus.

M: light body and light to moderate carbonation.

Overall: drinkable but boring beer, boring even for the style.

Serving type: on-tap

11-25-2012 20:43:45 | More by kylehay2004

bluejacket74

Ohio

3.6/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12 ounce bottle. Served in a Weizen glass, the beer pours a cloudy pale golden color with about an inch white head. Head retention and lacing are OK. It smells like wheat, yeast, and lemon zest. The taste is the same as the aroma, it's all wheat, lemon zest and yeast. Mouthfeel/body is light, and it has good carbonation. Drinkability is good, it's nice and refreshing. It's not a bad beer at all, and it wouldn't be a bad choice to drink on a hot day.

Serving type: bottle

02-13-2009 23:38:53 | More by bluejacket74

StonedTrippin

Colorado

3.53/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

poured a hazy sunshine color with a 3/4 inch head that slowly disappears. nose is citrus and yeast, with some steady wheat malts. flavor is true to the nose, with some late summer hay notes, would pair well with some semi hard french cheese. the mouthfeel was excellent as well, highly carbonated and refreshing, while medium bodied enough to let each flavor be distinct. the is an all year hefe, not just a light summer drink. very sessionable and widely available in the greater st louis area. a good introduction to schlafly beers for me

Serving type: bottle

11-06-2011 05:44:10 | More by StonedTrippin

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

Vancer

Illinois

3.65/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Very lite summer drinker! Wife-zilla even said she likes it better than bud lite !! Whoo hoo – another conversion!

Yep, lite lemon yellow, nice thin white head. Hints of citrus, banana & clove in both the aroma and quaff. Somewhat thin in the mouth, just a tad on the weak side – but again, a good cross-over brew. Would go down well in the summer heat here in STL>

Serving type: bottle

09-09-2005 16:52:52 | More by Vancer

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

maximum12

Minnesota

3.1/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Thanks to a couple of non-BA friends who have begun bringing us beers back from their various travels around the states. They's good people!

Pour is suspiciously clear for a hefe, a clear yellow, almost no haze or muddiness at all. Smells like wheat.

This is a surpassingly simple hefe. Taste is close to 100% wheat, with only passing moments of yeast & perhaps a grass seed or two. Best quality is that this goes down easily.

Very average hefe. Most of the Schlafly stuff I've had has been oozing with character, this one is just...boring.

Serving type: bottle

10-16-2009 18:04:57 | More by maximum12

kmpitz2

Tennessee

3.38/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle. The beer pours a rather light yellow color with a couple fingers of ivory head that falls quickly to a patchy coat over top. Clarity is lacking from a massive yeasty deluge at the bottom of the bottle, but the bottle does say this is unfiltered, so it is not a surprise. After settling, the carbonation is no longer seen in the brew. The aroma is slightly husky wheat, light creamyness and a mild lemony citrus kick. Fairly well expected in the brew but a little less forceful than I would want. The flavor is very wheat creamy, with almost a hint of fruityness on the end. It actually find this one to be a little less complex in flavor compared to other pale wheats. Mouthfeel is moderate with a light to moderate carbonation. There is a light creamy body in there as well. Drinkability on this one is high, as there is just not much to it. The flavors are solid, even if a little light and straight-forward. This would be a very nice brew on a warm day or around the fire while camping.

Serving type: bottle

09-20-2007 01:42:19 | More by kmpitz2

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Review from BeerAdvocate Magazine June 2007.

Uh-oh, here we go. This will be the never-ending debate within the beer industry: Can you call an American Wheat a Hefeweizen? Purists will say no and cringe to see a lemon wedge on the glass. Others don't care too much and just ponder if the beer is good or not. We're with them.

After pouring out about two-thirds of the bottle and then swirling the yeast in, we could see huge flakes
of the yeast dissolve back into the beer, making for a cloudy yellow brew. Head retention was fine, with massive sticky chunks of lace from the initial pouring. Textbook aroma of dough malt, a faint fermented wheat twang and neutral yeast. Crispness is fine, with a medium level of carbonation and fluffy mouthfeel. Wheat malt flavor is simple yet sturdy, with a bit of a wheat twang and a minimal hop bitterness--showing a good balance. Finishes dry with an earthy yeast and grainy wheat taste.

Let's not even think the word "Hefeweizen"--for an unfiltered and unpasteurized American Wheat, this is pretty damn good. Simply put: Schlafly Hefeweizen = American Wheat Session Ale. Pairs well with a chicken kabob Greek salad with extra feta and hot peppers.

Serving type: bottle

09-27-2010 18:50:43 | More by BeerAdvocate

UncleJimbo

Massachusetts

3.05/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

I sampled this Hefeweizen at the brewpub.

The beer looked good: with a nice cloudy, golden drink with a good, foamy head.

The aroma was fruity of bananas, but was weak. The flavor was sharp, and a little bitter with not muich flavor coming through. The mouthfeel was OK but was flat and thin, and the drinkability was OK but not good.

Serving type: on-tap

12-29-2002 03:25:17 | More by UncleJimbo

thekevlarkid

Maryland

3.4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Poured off the tap a hazy lemon yellow color. Decent-sized, pure white head became a wispy ring and left some lacing. Aromas were slightly tart, lemon, yeast, wheat tanginess. The flavors were fresh, dry wheat balanced with a biscuity malt, weak citrus and saltine-like crackers. Straight forward and good for the style. Dry finish. Light carbonation and very smooth even if one dimensional. Mouthfeel is a little light and though the flavors are on-point the rest of the beer is unremarkable.

Serving type: on-tap

08-21-2008 15:00:20 | More by thekevlarkid

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

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

Haybeerman

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Evenly cloudy pale, straw color. Poured a 2 finger cloud-white head that dissipated to a wispy skim. Decanted lightly. Laced the glass in a few random spots.

S: Predominantly wheat malt and lemony citrus. A very faint light-colored fruit aroma I couldn't pinpoint.

T: Very consistent with the nose; citrus up front and wheat malt in the foundation. A little fruity yeast character. Crisp and refreshing with a mild, low bitter.

M: Light body. Ample carbonation. Crisp, refreshing and fairly clean.

O: Nothing notable, but certainly nothing wrong the beer. The name was a bit misleading as I would not (nor did whoever added the beer) say this beer was a Hefeweizen.

Serving type: bottle

07-07-2011 03:18:20 | More by Haybeerman