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Schlafly Beer – Double Bean Blonde

Brewery: Schlafly
Location  St. Louis, MO
Style Blonde Ale with Coffee and Chocolate
 ABV 6.3%
 IBUs 25

 

Best Quote During Tasting

I could drink this, pee it out, and then drink it again.

Justin:

Aroma - Smells just like fresh ground coffee. The chocolate is right there with it making the battle a close call. Can't get past those two to get any malts.
Score: 11/12
Appearance - This beer pours a crystal clear gold with a fluffy white head made up of tight bubbles that never leaves.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - It's got an earthy character from the coffee but it's a very heavy coffee flavor in general. The chocolate isn't sweet but it's there in a big way. Again, no malt notes but they're there for sweetness and they provide a great balance.
Score: 18/20

Mouthfeel - Medium+ body and medium carbonation make this one creamy which plays very well with the big chocolate.
Score: 4/5

Overall Impression - This isn't the first beer that took coffee or chocolate and added it to a light beer. However, it might be the best one I've ever had.  It's totally shocks your senses when you see a light beer but then smell and taste these crazy flavors typically associated with dark beer.  This is actually just a subtle pivot from a 750 ml beer they released last year called "King Kaya" which was a big hit.  The recipe is the same except they used a different coffee in this one.  I highly recommend this one.
Score: 9/10

Blake:

Aroma - Cold brewed coffee and chocolate, with maybe a hint of something sweeter like vanilla. 
Score: 11/12
Appearance - Clear gold with a tall white head.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - Once again, cold pressed coffee, with the chocolate coming out more than the nose. Maybe just a hint of pale malts, but really just there to balance things out.
Score: 18/20

Mouthfeel - Surprisingly this one has a great body, not as heavy as a stout (which it almost taste like), but amps up the carbonation for a smooth mouthfeel.
Score: 4/5

Overall Impression - I've already picked up a six pack of this because I enjoy it so much. It's a great beer to let people try, because if you are judging by looks, you aren't expecting those flavors. I tried it side-by-side to some similar beers, and this one was the best of the bunch. 
Score: 9/10

 

Double Bean Blonde Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
4.5
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Justin Phelps

Justin Phelps

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis
Justin Phelps is a Certified Cicerone® who was born and raised in St. Louis. His passion for beer goes beyond just drinking it as he is also an award-winning home brewer. While he may be a marketing professional by day, he's a blogger, brewery hopper, and beer enthusiast by night.

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