Our 2007 Hop in the City Festival Beer. Schlafly Biere de Garde is a bottle-conditioned, French farmhouse-style ale. The name refers to the beer's ability to improve with age and if you choose to age this 7% alcohol-by-volume ale, the tart fruitiness from the yeast and the sweet maltiness from the grains will meld together nicely for several years at cellar temperatures (51-55 degrees F).
Brewed as a modern re-creation of a classic European beer style to celebrate Saint Louis's French heritage, Schlafly Biere de Garde pairs well with fruits, cheeses, and cured meats.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Hannah from OK, USA who has tried this beer once. (11/30/2007 8:59:02 PM)
"Pours a dark, murky copper color with creamy, lasting head. The aroma is fresh and incredibly rich with yeast & toffee/caramel malt notes. The flavor is a delicate balance of malt and hops with light spice accent, enjoyable and drinkable. Mouthfeel, almost impossibly, combines creaminess and effervescent carbonation; an impressive medium body. Loved it--go Schlafly!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by Brett from Far from good beer, OK, USA who has tried this beer once. (11/30/2007 8:39:59 PM)
"Sampled from magnum bottle. Pours hazy (if you don't decant off the yeast) copper with a creamy white head. Its aroma is delightful & rich with cherries, maple, caramel. The flavor is slightly sweet and the malt flavor is so bold I'm surprised it isn't cloying. Awesome. Try it if you can find it!"
Aroma:
10/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(4.1)
