Combining American assertiveness and French sensibility, Schlafly Beer announces the limited special release of Farmhouse IPA this month as part of the seasonally rotating IPA Series. The St. Louis-based brewery creates this beer by combining American hops with a French yeast strain for a refreshing take on an IPA that clocks in at 7.2% ABV and 35 IBUs.
“The focus of this beer is twofold: the farmhouse ale characteristics imparted by the French saison yeast and the IPA hop profile founded in Mosaic’s characteristics and complemented by Centennial,” explains Stephen Hale, ambassador brewer for Schlafly Beer. “Mosaic hops are so coveted by brewers right now and can be hard to purchase in large quantities. So we looked for something to play well with Mosaic, which we found in Centennial.”
Highlighting the slightly spicy flavor imparted by the French saison yeast strain and the boldness from dry-hopping with some of the U.S.’s most notable hops, this innovative beer offers complexity and intrigue on the palate and nose. Mosaic hops deliver aromas of fruit, herbs, and pine, accented by bright floral and citrus notes of Centennial, which is also used for bittering.
Schlafly introduced the first variation of this beer as a dry-hopped farmhouse ale on draft only at its Bottleworks and Tap Room locations in 2015. Hale explains that version went over so well, Schlafly decided to enhance the recipe by adding a little extra “hop punch” and then made it a part of its special-release IPA Series, which also includes Tasmanian IPA and American IPA.
Schlafly Farmhouse IPA can be purchased on draft or in six-packs of bottles at the Bottleworks or Tap Room locations. The six-packs ($8.99 suggested retail) are also available across the brewery’s entire distribution region. For more on Schlafly Beer’s distribution and products, visitwww.schlafly.com/beers/distribution.
About Schlafly Beer: Founded in 1991 by Tom Schlafly in St. Louis, Schlafly Beer is the largest locally owned and independent craft brewery in Missouri, proudly offering more than 50 unique styles of craft beer. The celebrated brewing company continues to define craft with a dedication to sourcing the best ingredients, supporting local sustainability and community efforts whenever possible, and delivering a superior beer experience from year-round to limited-edition styles. In 2014, Schlafly Beer’s production of 60,000 barrels of beer took place between its two brewery-restaurants, Schlafly Tap Room (2100 Locust St.) in downtown St. Louis, and Schlafly Bottleworks (7260 Southwest Ave.) located in Maplewood. The Schlafly Tap Room was the first new brewpub to open in Missouri since Prohibition and is housed in a restored wood and brick building on the National Historic Register. Schlafly Bottleworks offers free weekend tours every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12-5 p.m. on the hour, and every half hour on Saturdays. Schlafly Tap Room offers free brewery tours every Sunday. For a full listing of Schlafly Beers and for more information on distribution, visit www.schlafly.com. Find Schlafly Beer on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Note: The above was taken directly from an official press release
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