Schlafly Beer’s Summer Lager Returns with a Refreshed Look

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Schlafly Beer (St. Louis, Missouri) has officially announced that Summer Lager will be rocking a new look when it returns for its Seasonal Release in early April 2022.

A beloved “summer beer with a brand-new look,” Summer Lager is a Helles-style Lager that “offers a smooth, maltier and hoppier alternative to light lagers.” Coming in at a crushable 4.5% ABV, Summer Lager “is a bright, golden beer, wholly representative of what summertime should taste like.”

“This sessionable beer is brewed with German Hops, creating an easily drinkable beer, perfect to enjoy on a warm summer day,” says Lead Brewer Jared Williamson. “We wanted to create a beer can design that reflects Summer Lager’s drinkability, especially at the lake, beach or sitting poolside.”

Summer Lager is rolling out now and will be around throughout the months of Summer 2022. You can expect to find this Seasonal Release available in 12 oz. cans, 16 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer-friendly establishments located in Missouri and throughout the rest of Schlafly’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Summer Lager from Schlafly Beer

Release – Seasonal/Lager Loop Series; returning early April 2022
Style – Helles-style Lager
ABV – 4.5%
IBUs – 17
Malts – Pale, Euro Pils & CaraPils
Hops – Mittelfrüh & Magnum
Availability – 12 oz. cans, 16 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.schlafly.com/beer-finder/

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Schlafly Beer Revamps Hoptic Visions Sampler Pack with Three New IPAs

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Schlafly Beer (St. Louis, Missouri) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Hoptic Visions, a Mixed 12-pack of IPAs, in late March/early April 2021.

Since keeping things fresh is a requirement in the world of IPAs, Schlafly is updating its 2021 Hoptic Visions Mixed 12-pack of 12 oz. bottles to include its incredibly popular sessionable IPA and the following three brand new IPAs:

  • India Pale Ale – Schlafly’s sessionable IPA is a classic hop-forward, golden-hazed beer that features notes of citrus and tropical flavors. ABV – 5%
  • Hazy Grapefruit IPA – This juicy IPA adds pounds of real fruit for an added complexity. Schlafly amplifies the grapefruit with complementing Cascade and Simcoe hops. ABV – 5%
  • Low Cal IPA – Clocking in at 110 calories, the new Low Cal IPA sways to the lighter side but is still packed with juicy hop flavor. ABV – 4%
  • West Coast IPA – A throwback IPA that sparked the love of hops, Schlafly’s West Coast IPA packs a bitter citrus and pine punch. ABV – 6%

“With Hoptic Visions, you can see how the style of IPAs has changed over the years. We are even introducing our first take on a low-calorie beer with Low Cal IPA. Our year-round IPA has quickly grown to be one of the top performing beers in Schlafly’s portfolio. At only 5% ABV with juicy flavor and slight haze, it’s an easy drinking take on the style. In addition, the Hazy Grapefruit IPA is a new beer for this year and West Coast IPA is another exclusive offering brewed as an ode to the IPA style that started it all – both are exclusive to the pack.”

– Stephen Hale, Schlafly’s Founding Brewer

The Hoptic Visions Mixed Pack is rolling out now and will be available for a limited time. You can expect to find this Mixed 12-pack of 12 oz. bottles at select craft beer-focused retailers located in Missouri and throughout the rest of Schlafly’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Schlafly Beer Introduces Wintry Haze IPA as Newest Seasonal

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Schlafly Beer (St. Louis, Missouri) has officially announced that it will begin the Seasonal Release of Wintry Haze IPA in late October 2020.

Originally a draft-only brewer’s trial turned brewpub favorite, Wintry Haze is a Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale that “[blends] malt, wheat, and oats with pounds of Idaho 7, Strata, and Sabro hops.” Coming in at 6% ABV, Wintry Haze is a “a great winter seasonal addition . . . [that] embraces the haze and packs a massive wave of juicy hop flavor through a double dry-hopping process.”

“The winter season usually ushers in stouts and higher ABV winter warmer beers. The Wintry Haze IPA is a nice alternative to the typical winter offerings. The bold IPA is full of hoppy flavor with a smooth mouthfeel that’s as hazy as a winter whiteout.”
– Stephen Hale, Founding Brewer at Schlafly Beer

Wintry Haze IPA is rolling out now and is scheduled to hang around for a limited time during the winter months. You can expect to find this new Seasonal offering available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Missouri, Tennessee and throughout the rest of Schlafly’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Wintry Haze IPA from Schlafly Beer

Release – Limited/Seasonal; launching late October 2020
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 6%
IBUs – 15
Featured Hops – Idaho 7, Strata & Sabro
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.schlafly.com/beer-finder/

Schlafly Coffee Stout Makes Seasonal Return in 16 oz. Cans

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Schlafly Beer (St. Louis, Missouri) has officially announced that it will begin the Seasonal Release of Coffee Stout, the brewery’s fan-favorite winter brew, in late October 2020.

Back for another Seasonal run and now available in 16 oz. cans, Coffee Stout is an English-style Stout that features French roast coffee beans from local St. Louis roaster, Kaldi’s Coffee. Coming in at 5.7% ABV, Coffee Stout possesses “earthy aromas of roasted barley and coffee to balance the stout’s sweetness.”

“Coffee Stout is one of our beers rooted in history and connection to the St. Louis community. It is very exciting to offer the beloved beer in cans this year. In our early beginnings, the staff of Kaldi’s Coffee would come to the Schlafly Tap Room and order a shot of espresso to accompany their pint of Oatmeal Stout. It didn’t take long for us to realize that coffee and stout were a match made in heaven,” says Founding Brewer Stephen Hale. “With rich flavor and silky character, this full-bodied beer is great to enjoy around a campfire or at a socially distanced gathering.”

Coffee Stout is rolling out now and will hang around throughout the winter months. You can expect to find this Seasonal offering available in 12-packs of 16 oz. cans, 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Missouri, Tennessee and throughout the rest of Schlafly’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Coffee Stout from Schlafly Beer

Release – Seasonal; returning late October 2020
Style – English-style Stout
ABV – 5.7%
IBUs – 30
Added Ingredients – French Roast Coffee from Kaldi’s Coffee
Fun Fact – “Schlafly’s Coffee Stout showcases a 25-year partnership with local St. Louis roaster, Kaldi’s Coffee. The brewery creates a cold toddy to extract the best qualities from Kaldi’s premium French roast beans before blending it with the stout to create a smooth, slightly sweet beer with notes of roasted barley, chocolate and coffee.”
Availability – 12-packs of 16 oz. cans, 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.schlafly.com/beer-finder/

Schlafly Beer Begins Seasonal Release of Two Fall Favorites

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Schlafly Beer (St. Louis, Missouri) has officially announced that it will begin the Seasonal Release of two award-winning fall staples, Pumpkin Ale and Oktoberfest, in early August 2020.

Eager to give us all an early taste of autumn, the folks at Schlafly Beer are offering up all the comforting, malty goodness we can handle with the August release of these two fall brews (descriptions sourced directly from the brewery’s press release):

  • Pumpkin Ale (8.0% ABV): Schlafly Beer’s special release Pumpkin Ale has been an award-winning seasonal staple for over 10 years. Capturing the attention and accolades from experienced beer drinkers across the country (GABF Silver Medal Winner, VinePair, Thrillist), the Pumpkin Ale highlights sweetness and spice. Intended to taste like a slice of pumpkin pie in a bottle, the squash-forward beer is balanced with a blend of seasonal spices.
  • Oktoberfest (5.5% ABV): Although Oktoberfest is cancelled in Germany this year, celebrate the traditional style with Schlafly’s Oktoberfest at home. Authentic in its execution and evocation of heritage, Munich malt and German hops contribute to the smooth and clean traditional Märzen brew. Several members of the brewing team even traveled to Germany to meet the farmers and experience Oktoberfest celebrations a few years ago. Amber in color and balanced in its sweetness and toasted malts, the celebratory autumnal style is a tribute to Schlafly’s German roots.

“Our Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Ale are two of our most anticipated seasonal beers,” says Founding Brewer Stephan Hale. “As fall comes closer, we hope Pumpkin Ale and Oktoberfest can provide that sense of comfort, even if it’s at home.”

Pumpkin Ale and Oktoberfest are both hitting shelves now and are scheduled to hang around throughout the months of fall. Pumpkin Ale is available in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft while Oktoberfest is available in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 12-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to find both of these Seasonal Releases at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Missouri, Tennessee and throughout the rest of Schlafly’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Schlafly Beer Releases Summer-Themed Patio Pack

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Schlafly Beer (St. Louis, Missouri) has officially announced that it will begin the Seasonal Release of its Patio Pack, a Variety 12-Pack filled with summertime refreshment, in late June/early July 2020.

Put together to ensure that everyone on your porch or patio has a beer to enjoy this summer, the Patio Pack is a Mixed 12-pack of 12 oz. bottles that includes the following four approachable and easy-drinking brews (descriptions sourced directly from the brewery’s press release):

  • Dry Hopped APA – A hoppy ale with bitterness and prominent aromas of citrus and fruit. Dry-hopped to perfection, this American Pale Ale is a great pair for al fresco dining. ABV – 6%
  • Raspberry Hefeweizen – A true fruit beer fermented with real raspberries for a flavor that’s tart, low in bitterness and full of citrus aromas. ABV – 4.1%
  • Pale Ale – As Schlafly’s flagship beer, this English-style beer is a mild session ale with a refined balance of hops and malt. An approachable classic, especially for summertime sipping. ABV – 4.4%
  • American Lager – The smooth, crisp flavors puts this lager on the lighter side of craft beer. American Lager is a beer that appeals to the masses with a craft brewer’s care and attention to detail. A crushable choice for all beer drinkers. ABV – 5%

“During warmer seasons, beer drinkers gravitate towards lighter, sessionable beers. The Patio Pack gives us the opportunity to showcase that we brew a number of lower ABV beers across a variety of styles. The Patio Pack is a summer staple that our customers look forward to, and we try to keep it interesting by offering different selections every year,” explains Schlafly’s Founding Brewer Stephen Hale.

The Patio Pack is rolling out now and will be hanging around through the summer months of 2020. You can expect to find this Mixed 12-Pack of 12 oz. bottles at select craft beer-focused retailers located in Missouri, Tennessee and throughout the rest of Schlafly’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Schlafly Beer Focuses on Hops with Release of Hoptic Visions Sampler Pack

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SchlaflylogoSchlafly Beer (St. Louis, Missouri) has officially announced that it will release Hoptic Visions, a hop-centric Mixed 12-pack of 12 oz. bottles, in mid-March 2020.

Carefully curated with the intention to show that a beer does not necessarily have to be an IPA to be “hoppy,” the Hoptic Visions Sampler Pack includes the following three “hop-forward favorites from Schlafly’s portfolio as well as a new experimental brew,” Hazy Pineapple IPA (descriptions sourced directly from the brewery’s press release):

  • India Pale Ale – With a lower ABV than traditional IPAs, Schlafly’s year-round take on the style offers a sessional beer for both hopheads and newcomers alike. The Schlafly IPA features a hop blend to enhance tropical flavors and subtle notes of citrus.  ABV – 5%
  • Hoppy Wheat Ale – Wheat brings a touch of haze with a hint of sweetness and combines with Mosaic and Amarillo hops that lend to abundant citrus flavor and aroma.  ABV – 5%
  • India Pale Lager – Just because it’s a lager doesn’t mean it can’t feature strong hop flavors. Dry-hopped with Citra hops, India Pale Lager offers a crisp finish and a kick of tropical character.  ABV – 5.5%
  • Hazy Pineapple IPA – This IPA is a trifecta of haze, hope and fruit. Pounds of experimental hops and pineapple refract off one another to create a juicy and golden brew with a long-lasting finish.  ABV – 4.5%

**The Hoptic Visions Sampler Pack includes 3 12 oz. bottles of each beer listed above**

“The sampler pack showcases the versatility of hop-forward beers,” explains Schlafly’s Founding Brewer Stephen Hale. “Many think just of IPAs when it comes to hoppy beers, but we wanted to showcase how hops can enhance different styles as well as add different flavor profiles. These beers highlight everything from fruity and juicy hops to our sessionable IPA.”

The Hoptic Visions Sampler Pack is rolling out now and will be available as long as supplies last.  You can expect to find this special Mixed 12-Pack at select craft beer-friendly establishments located in Missouri, Tennessee and throughout the rest of Schlafly’s distribution footprint. Prost!

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Schlafly Beer Launches Low-Calorie Line of Boomerang Mead Spritzers

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SchlaflylogoSchlafly Beer (St. Louis, Missouri) has officially announced that it will introduce Boomerang, a new line of mead spritzers in 12-ounce cans, on December 6 with the release of Boomerang Lemon Lime Mead Spritzer.

Developed to be an “all-natural alternative to the current growing hard seltzer market,” Boomerang is a twist on a Mead – a traditional style made from fermented honey and water – that “utilizes more water than the ancient recipe yet still allows for natural fermentation.”  This approach results in an “effervescent drink with a crisp finish that’s . . . gluten-free with only 4% ABV, three grams of carbs, and no artificial flavors in addition to being only 90 calories with zero added sugar.”  The Boomerang lineup will launch with Boomerang Lemon Lime and other flavors are expected to turn up later in 2020.

“As we watched this latest trend in consumer tastes quickly grow in the industry, we asked ourselves is this something we wanted to pursue, and if so, how can we craft a spritzer that feels authentic to our Schlafly brewing team. We believe that we’ve achieved that with the Boomerang mead spritzer.  

 

We’ve experimented in various traditional meads in the past, but this is a whole new take on what a mead can be, taking one of the oldest fermented beverages in human history and using that as a lower ABV base for this very modern spritzer. We hear guests requesting gluten-free options and asking about the calorie count on beers, and we have to listen to that. Boomerang is our way to answer those consumers’ questions, and also offer them a product that they can feel good about – a local, all-natural crafted spritzer that tastes delicious.”

– Jared Williamson, Lead Brewer at Schlafly Beer

Boomerang Lemon Lime will debut in the St. Louis area on December 6 and is expected to hit full distribution shortly after that date.  You can expect to find this new Year-Round offering available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer-friendly establishments located in Missouri, Tennessee and throughout the rest of Schlafly’s distribution footprint.  Prost!

Vital Information for Boomerang Lemon Lime from Schlafly Beer

Release – Year-Round/Boomerang Series; launching December 6, 2019
Style – Hybrid (Mead/Spritzer)
ABV – 4%
Ingredients – Water, honey and natural citrus flavor
Calories – 90
Carbs – 3 grams
Fun Fact – “Boomerang will be the first new release from Schlafly Beer in 2020, and it is the first new year-round product to be packaged only in cans by the brewery.”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – http://www.schlafly.com/beer-finder/

 

Schlafly Beer Releases All-New Stout Bout Variety Pack

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SchlaflyStoutBout2019xSchlafly Beer (St. Louis, Missouri) has officially announced that the 2019 edition of Stout Bout, a variety pack featuring four stouts brewed exclusively for the sampler, is hitting shelves now.

Comprised of the crowd favorite stouts featured at Schlafly’s annual Stout and Oyster Festival – an annual event held each March that “brings 80,000 fresh oysters from both coasts and over a dozen star shuckers to the Schlafly Tap Room,” the Stout Bout Variety Pack is a mixed 12-pack containing three 12 oz. bottles of each of the following four offerings:

  • Mexican Chocolate Stout – A classic American stout inspired by all the characteristics of real, Mexican-style hot chocolate. Creamy, roasty, sweet elements provide a perfect base for the addition of cocoa nibs, which the brewers add directly to the fermenter to age until their finest flavors blend with the stout. The addition of cinnamon adds a kick that balances well with all the flavors in this beer.  ABV – 6%

  • Dry Hopped Stout – Brewed with all of the roasted malts you’d expect, but then dry-hopped with tons of American hops adding a unique citrus character.  ABV – 5.7%

  • Latte Stout – Brewer meets barista in this heavyweight bout. Latte Stout is brewed with a blend of coffee toddy and milk sugar that combine to form a stout that calls back to the coffee shop.  ABV – 6%

  • Session Stout – While keeping a bold flavor and big body, Session Stout has a low ABV making it easy to have more than one. We classify this full-bodied stout under the lightweight division.  ABV – 4.5%

“The sampler packs are a reflection of current consumer preferences and interests. We receive true feedback from the festival and build a sampler pack geared directly toward what our consumers will enjoy. The rising interest in low ABV also steered us toward the decision of adding a session stout to our sampler pack, and the other selections offer a taste for everyone.”

 

– Stephen Hale, Founding Brewer at Schlafly Beer

The Stout Bout 12 Pack Stout Sampler is rolling out now and will be available as long as supplies last.  You can expect to find this special mixed pack at select craft beer-friendly establishments located in Missouri, Tennessee and throughout the rest of Schlafly’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Schlafly Beer Adds Old Fashioned Ale to Lineup of Saint Louis Crafted Cocktails

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SchlaflylogoSchlafly Beer (St. Louis, Missouri) has officially announced that Old Fashioned Ale, the final release of 2019 in the brewery’s new line of Saint Louis Crafted Cocktails, will debut in October.

Developed to be “an approachable take on the grandfather of cocktails,” Old Fashioned Ale is an American Strong Ale brewed with blood orange juice and aged on bourbon barrel chips.  Coming in at 8% ABV and 30 IBUs, Old Fashioned Ale “[serves] up effervescence with notes of citrus, bitters, and smoke with a rich golden hue.”

“You taste every element of an Old Fashioned, combined with every component that is expected from a full-bodied Ale. This contemporary twist on a long-time bar favorite is the best of both worlds, especially as we transition into fall and the colder months ahead.”

 

– Stephen Hale, Founding Brewer at Schlafly Beer

Old Fashioned Ale is hitting the market now with availability in 4-packs of 330ml apothecary-style bottles.  You can expect to find this new cocktail-inspired brew at select craft beer-friendly establishments located “throughout the Midwest, in St. Louis, Missouri as well as surrounding states.” Prost!

Vital Information for Old Fashioned Ale from Schlafly Beer

Release – Limited/Saint Louis Crafted Cocktails Series; October 2019
Style – American Strong Ale
ABV – 8%
IBUs – 30
Added Ingredients – Blood orange juice
Treatment – Aged on bourbon barrel chips
Fun Fact – “Old Fashioned Ale is the final release from Saint Louis Crafted Cocktails in 2019. With its simple text and packaging, the line of Saint Louis Crafted Cocktails evokes the spirit of craft cocktails – an air of mystery and intrigue for what’s inside. The unique apothecary-style bottle exemplifies an experimental brew: a cocktail that’s not a beer, and a beer that’s not a cocktail. For more information, follow on Instagram at @stlcraftedcocktails.”
Beer Finder – http://www.schlafly.com/beer-finder/