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Schlafly Pale Ale

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🌍 United States · English Pale Ale · One of 8 English Pale Ales in hopIQ

The beer that opened the first St. Louis brewpub since Prohibition in 1991. An English-inspired copper-coloured session ale with mild spice, a hint of fruitiness and a refined balance of hops and malt. The founding beer that helped spark the craft beer movement in America's beer capital.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber10
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another English Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
spicy

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Featured inThe Best American Pale Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schlafly Pale Ale

Appearance

A bright copper hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that maintains the foam collar throughout the pour.

copper-coloredclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with noble hop character—earthy and herbal—complemented by gentle biscuit and caramel maltiness. A subtle fruitiness emerges in the background, along with a faint spice note that adds complexity without overwhelming the balanced profile.

herbal hopsbiscuit maltsubtle fruitmild spice

Taste

The palate opens with a clean malt sweetness and caramel backbone, then transitions to a refined hop bitterness that sits at the midpoint of perception. The texture is smooth and medium-bodied, with enough hop character to define the beer without harshness, finishing with a crisp, dry edge.

balanced malt-hopcaramel sweetnessrefined bitternessclean finish

Finish

The aftertaste is dry and moderately persistent, with lingering hoppy and malt notes that encourage another sip. The bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing, slightly peppery impression.

dry aftertasterefreshingmoderately long
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Schlafly Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Schlafly Pale Ale

About English Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar English Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, caramel, malty character as Schlafly Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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