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Schlafly Pale Ale

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycaramelmalty
hoppy
caramel
malty
clean
fruity
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with noble hop character—earthy and herbal—complemented by gentle biscuit and caramel maltiness.
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

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

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Food Pairing

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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

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