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

rodkin

Missouri

3.93/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Bottled on 11/7/12.

Pours a clear light golden color, with visible carbonation and a fluffy 2-finger off-white head. Nice lacing, too. This is a gorgeous beer.

Smell is big on tropical fruits. Pinapple, mango, some peach, orange and mandarin, a light biscuity malt backbone. Ever so slightly skunky. On tap this was ridiculously pungent - kind of reminded me of Zombie Dust. In bottles, it's a bit less so, though it opens up as it warms.

Taste is a grainy biscuity malt backbone, with some nice hop profile. A lot of the same flavors as the smell, but they're somewhat muted. Finishes with a nice warmth.

Mouthfeel is excellent. Light, well carbonated, tingly. No complaints at all.

This is a solid IPA. It's a fun hop. Let it warm before you drink it, though, and have it on tap if at all possible. This review is for the bottle, but on tap this beer is a whole different beast.

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2012 05:41:33 | More by rodkin

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