Schlafly Winter ESB
I am sure some of our readers have just sighed or scoffed at the sight of a seasonal ESB. I did the exact same, as did Tyler. We poured this beer and immediately were intrigued with the aroma of citrus, pine, sweet corn, raisins, and canned pears. With some beers, the greatness stops once the cup moves from the nose to the mouth. Cling peas, pine resin, lemon, lime, grapefruit, and rye assaulted our tastebuds with an explosion of hops worthy of an IPA. The finish continued that grapefruit taste with light malt flavors of minerals, cornflakes, and wheat bread. This was a pleasant surprise from an unlikely source.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.5/10
Schlafly Coffee Stout
The stouts have been slowly making their way on tap as the bitter cold of December starts to settle in. This one isn't as heavy as your usual suspects, but it still packs quite the aroma. Black roasted coffee, ashes, and brown sugar combine to make this beer smell exactly like a cup of joe. The taste is smooth with strong flavors of roasted coffee and cream. The finish is a bit more robust and provided strong hints of espresso, dark chocolate, vanilla, and roasted coffee. This beer goes down easy and has a great flavor for those who love a good coffee stout.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.5/10
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