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Our flagship Pale Ale is a smooth, balanced, copper-colored session beer with mildly spiced flavor and aroma from the East Kent Goldings hops. The bready, lightly caramel malt complements the hint of fruitiness contributed by the London Ale yeast, making it satisfying and authentic; the perfect flagship beer for Schlafly. (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
4.40% ABV
Availability Frequency:
year-round
Containers Available:
bottle
draft
Locations Where Available:
East Coast
Midwest
Great Lakes States
Pacific Northwest
Store/Serve Temperature:
45-54 degrees F
Comments
Unexpectedly Nice
Pours a clear reddish copper with a half finger of a quickly dissipating head - not exactly looking like a typical pale ale. Head practically vanishes within seconds.
An earthy and lightly hopped nose, with a nice rich malt in the background.
Nicely balanced flavors. Earthy, with a slightly sweet caramel malt and a fairly quick aftertaste.
Medium body and moderately high carbonation.
Overall the Schlafly Pale Ale wasn't quite was I was expecting, but it was a beer with some good flavors and a nice surprise from the somewhat typical generic pale ale.