Schlafly Winter ESB

Brewed by Saint Louis Brewery
Style: Premium Bitter/ESB
Maplewood, Missouri USA

Serve in English pint

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UPDATED: JAN 20, 2004 An easy call as one of the top 3 Bitters ever in my book. Quite different than Alemith's (and Ballast Point's for that matter) in it's hoppiness. It also shows incredible maltiness and freshness. Mine was bottled on 10/30/2002 and it might have well been yesterday. Deep tangy malt, huge hop presence everywhere, exceptional lacing and body, and a crisp sharpness that must be imparted by the rye (I'm guessing). Clean clear and wonderful and a great seasonal surprise sent by the St. Louie wunderkind -- btw, love the cat and the computer screen in the background. If I lived anywhere near St. Louis i would purchase this by the case. A better all-around challenging beer for everyday drinking than El Toro's fine selections. I love this beer.

A very satisfying and pleasant ESB. The aroma is light and sweet with a touch of soft hops. The flavors start malty and have that touch of rye. There is a nice hop finish with a warming, lasting finish. Soft, smooth, splendid. Just outstanding. Thanks Jake Barnes.

UPDATED: NOV 28, 2007 Bottle... This beer rocks!... The nose is sweet and rich with a nice, floral burst. Notes of honey and caramel. This sparkling clear amber beer has an off-white, medium-sized frothy head. Partially lasting with decent lacing. Well-balanced flavor. Malty and rich up front, but well-hopped and somewhat bitter and citrusy on the backside. Between light and medium-bodied with an oily mouthfeel. Fizzy carbonation. Long, bitter, crisp, dry finish. A terrific offering from the St. Louis Brewery!

Re-Rate 12/05/02 Off of cask this beer is just insane! I won’t change my rating since it’s hard to get off of cask but if you’re in St. Louis in the winter stop by the brewery and pick some up. Extremely soft mouthfeel with lots of rye/biscuit/cookie flavors. Great hoppy finish. This was outstanding. Off of cask i would give this a 17/20. One of the better ESB’s i’ve had (although no Crooked River). You can taste the rye and feel it in the mouthfeel. Good balance.

Instantly, easily the best midwestern beer I’ve had. Even better than Two Hearted Ale. Big delicious creamy substantive body, a big aroma with an odd array of hops besting the very present malt aromas. Hoppy belches sweetly. More in between 90-Minute and Anchor Steam than akin to Fullers. This is an APA or IPA. Bits of cookie and astringent herbs. Long and lingering. A fabulous beer.

Light copper color and crystal clear. Light cream colored head that dissipates quickly. Fruity with moderate caramel malt and nicely balanced hops in the nose. Slightly citric hop aroma and flavor. Somewhat striking initial bitterness backed up by a strong caramel and slightly toffee-ish malt flavor. Nice little zing from the rye. Medium body. The flavor really stays with you a long time after you swallow. A tad bitter but overall quite nicely balanced. Good stuff! Thanks to igneousboy for this one!

Great beer, my favorite Schlafly. Nice hops, but clean and gentle at the same time, making it (maybe too?) easy to drink...

Bottled. Amber coloured. Grassy flowery hop aroma. Very malty. Saltyand resiny with really bitter finish. A more than solid ESB.

Copper pour with a off white head.Malty nose with a hint of floral hops. First sip reveals that I want a big gulp of this. Nice bitterness but is nicely balanced. This would make a great everyday drinker.Thanks to maxpower for this one.

Well, they got the bitter part right. an all around good beer, but it is tough to call this an ESB