Schlafly Tasmanian IPA (TIPA) - Saint Louis Brewery / Schlafly Tap Room

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

4.11/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle into a nonic pint glass.

A: Pours a hazy straw color. The head is a two finger white shade with a nice, creamy texture. As per usual in the style, it leaves rings of lacing as it recedes down the glass.

S: I really like the tropical fruit bend this one offers. Augmenting the fruitiness is some herbal pine characteristics. Sadly, it's nowhere near as showstopping as it could be (or probably was; the bottle's over 2 months old), largely due to a lot of biscuity malt shining through.

T: A lot of melon, mango, papaya, and guava appears at first, before spiking in intensity at the midtaste. The finish introduces a moderately bitter, peppery bite that's almost minty at times. For a two month old IPA featuring a feeble malt backbone, this is downright fantastic.

M: Light and crisp, yet with a surprising level of creaminess to meld with the smooth yet firm carbonation. The flavors leave the palate quickly as they should in an IPA of this nature. Almost supremely refreshing; if the finishing astringency was cleaned up a smidge, I'd reckon the score here would be even higher.

O: The apex of this offering's hop profile may have been lost - but the thirst-quenching, easy drinking demeanor definitely hasn't. I'd seriously consider buying this by the case when it's fresh and in season.

Serving type: bottle

03-01-2013 20:40:59 | More by ThisWangsChung

williamjbauer

West Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-19-2013 04:14:53 | More by williamjbauer

EricClayton

West Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-18-2013 20:52:04 | More by EricClayton

MikeDahlstrom

Ohio

5/5  rDev +16.6%

05-15-2013 23:18:11 | More by MikeDahlstrom

Wielder

Indiana

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-11-2013 21:30:03 | More by Wielder

ToddHolder

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-11-2013 02:08:51 | More by ToddHolder

MrBuckHigh

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-08-2013 18:13:11 | More by MrBuckHigh

dalepryor

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-07-2013 21:27:56 | More by dalepryor

jmwildwest

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-01-2013 23:06:52 | More by jmwildwest

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

04-29-2013 00:11:52 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.8%

04-28-2013 22:08:57 | More by spycow

GMUPatriot_inKansas

Kansas

4/5  rDev -6.8%

04-28-2013 00:02:27 | More by GMUPatriot_inKansas

Black_ox

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

04-25-2013 03:50:47 | More by Black_ox

InfragilisBrew

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.8%

04-22-2013 18:11:50 | More by InfragilisBrew

NathanFink

Iowa

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

04-14-2013 15:24:39 | More by NathanFink

valkyre65

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

04-10-2013 23:49:15 | More by valkyre65

Sara

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

04-10-2013 00:46:37 | More by Sara

PaulsBrew

West Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

04-08-2013 16:36:54 | More by PaulsBrew

daledeee

Iowa

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

04-07-2013 18:57:03 | More by daledeee

Swik

Indiana

4/5  rDev -6.8%

04-06-2013 16:21:46 | More by Swik

Localdrinklax

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

04-02-2013 00:41:03 | More by Localdrinklax

vidguy17

Iowa

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

03-30-2013 14:46:05 | More by vidguy17

ubenumber2

Arkansas

4.71/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Poured from 12 oz bottle , bottled 3 months ago so I wasn't going to rate it but it was so good I thought I would

A very light yellow colored beer with a white 1 finger head and small amounts of lacing

Very sweet hoppy smell , floral and earthy and sweet

Very nice smooth mouthfeel to this brew , very enjoyable

Very nice tasting beer , the hops the malt and the yeast all come together very well , just a great example of an American IPA that is very balanced , will be purchasing this every year when it comes out

Serving type: bottle

03-27-2013 20:04:18 | More by ubenumber2

jpd026

New York

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

03-26-2013 02:46:32 | More by jpd026

Jamison85

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

03-24-2013 23:20:12 | More by Jamison85