23/100) Schlafly

I have set myself the goal to review three beers or ciders every week for 100 weeks. I will be learning about beer and ciders more as I do this, and if I am successful in this venture, I will have tried about 300 unique drinks. If you're curious how I'm doing, the number in the post's title tells you which week I am in now.

Raspberry Hefeweizen, Kölsch, Pumpkin Ale

I picked up these beers when I stopped through Branson a little while back. I had never heard of Schlafly in my region, and sadly, I haven't seen them since. I find that odd since they are based in St. Louis Missouri which isn't that far. Regardless, I do plan to keep my eyes out for them.

Raspberry Hefeweizen) A very good light Hefeweizen. You can detect the a touch of a grain flavor. And unlike my expectations, no sweet raspberry flavor cut across my palate, but instead hid lightly in the backdrop only reminding me of raspberries. This beer is a classic example of a true fruit beer as opposed to a fruit flavored beer. ☆☆☆

Kölsch) Light. Best served iced cold. No bitterness or nuttiness and very light on the peppery aspects. It's good, but I think I prefer my Kölch's with a bit more pepper. Not that you're really supposed to expect a massive burst of flavor from this kind of beer. ☆☆☆

Pumpkin Ale) Pumpkin, nutmeg, clove and cinammon. You know them. Well, this ale hit you with none of those spice you hear about. Instead, there is a nice pumpkin note in the backdrop that makes this beer taste like a pumpkin pie smells. As a result, it doesn't leave you craving pumpkin pie but luckily leaves you content with your vicarious experience. This may be my favorite pumpkin related beer that I've ever had. ☆☆☆☆