Schlafly IPA 6Pk

Schlafly IPA 6-Pack is a dry-hopped hazy India Pale Ale from Saint Louis Brewery, bottled at 5.0% ABV in a six-pack of 12 oz servings. Rebranded in 2022 as "Just A Bit Hazy IPA" to reflect its naturally hazy character, this expression distinguishes itself through a blend of six American hop varietals that deliver layered tropical and citrus aromatics without excessive bitterness.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.0%  |  Origin: St. Louis, Missouri  |  Style: Hazy IPA  |  Brewery: Schlafly (Saint Louis Brewery)

Production & Heritage

Saint Louis Brewery, known widely by its Schlafly brand name, has been a cornerstone of Missouri's craft beer scene since its founding in 1991 as the first new brewery in St. Louis since Prohibition. The IPA is built on a grain bill of pale and white wheat malts, fermented with American ale yeast, then dry hopped with Chinook, Cascade, Sabro, Mosaic, Citra, and Amarillo hops. That six-varietal dry-hop regimen is the engine behind the beer's complexity — each hop contributes a distinct aromatic layer, from Sabro's tropical coconut-adjacent notes to Citra's bright citrus punch, while the wheat malt backbone provides the soft, slightly hazy body that prompted the 2022 rebrand.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with ripe peach and tangerine peel, followed by floral and herbaceous notes reminiscent of fresh-cut garden flowers. A second wave introduces papaya and subtle pine resin that anchor the tropical top notes.

Taste: The entry is soft and juicy, led by grapefruit and melon with a gentle malt sweetness underneath. At mid-palate, mango and light caramel emerge, balanced by a leafy, tea-like hop quality that keeps the sweetness in check. The overall impression is nicely balanced — bright but never aggressive.

Finish: Dry and crisp, with lingering grapefruit zest and a whisper of pine that cleans the palate. The finish is moderate in length and invites another sip without any cloying residue.

How to Drink Schlafly IPA

Pour into a tulip glass or IPA glass at around 45°F to let the hop aromatics fully express themselves; drinking straight from the can mutes much of the six-hop complexity. For cocktail-adjacent serves, try a Hop Shandy (equal parts IPA and fresh lemonade) where the grapefruit and peach notes amplify the citrus; a Michelada built with lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire, where the beer's dry finish cuts through the savory heat; or a Beer Margarita, inverting a standard margarita with a float of this IPA to add herbal bitterness and tropical depth.

Best For

• Introducing a friend to hazy IPAs without overwhelming bitterness
• Backyard grilling sessions where a sessionable 5.0% ABV keeps the afternoon going
• Building a Midwest craft beer flight alongside other St. Louis and Missouri breweries
• Pairing with spicy or citrus-forward dishes at a casual dinner

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Schlafly IPA taste like? It leads with juicy grapefruit, peach, and melon flavors, supported by a soft wheat malt sweetness and a dry, crisp finish with subtle pine and herbal hop character. The overall profile is tropical and approachable rather than aggressively bitter.

How does Schlafly IPA compare to Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing? Both are sessionable hazy IPAs, but Schlafly's six-hop dry-hop blend leans more floral and herbal alongside its tropical notes, while Hazy Little Thing (6.7% ABV) runs hotter and tends toward juicier, more saturated citrus and stone fruit flavors. Schlafly's lower ABV and wheat malt base make it lighter-bodied and more restrained on the palate.

Is Schlafly IPA good for beginners? Yes — the 5.0% ABV and balanced bitterness make it one of the more accessible hazy IPAs on the market, delivering hop flavor and aroma without the palate fatigue that higher-ABV, more resinous IPAs can cause.

Where is Schlafly IPA made? It is brewed by Saint Louis Brewery, operating under the Schlafly brand, in St. Louis, Missouri. The brewery was founded in 1991 and is one of the oldest craft breweries in the region.

What foods pair well with Schlafly IPA? Grilled fish tacos, where the citrus hop notes echo a lime squeeze; spicy Thai green curry, with the dry finish cooling the heat; a sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese board, playing off the herbal hop qualities; wood-fired pizza with fresh basil, matching the beer's floral side; and citrus-glazed grilled chicken, which mirrors the peach and tangerine aromatics.

What sizes does Schlafly IPA come in? The standard retail format is a six-pack of 12 oz cans or bottles, and it may also be available on draft at select locations.

Is Schlafly IPA worth the price? Schlafly IPA positions as an approachable, everyday craft IPA in the mid-range value tier, competing directly with widely distributed hazy IPAs from regional and national breweries. For a six-hop dry-hopped beer at this price tier, it delivers genuine complexity rather than one-note juiciness.

Why Schlafly IPA?

The defining feature here is the six-varietal dry-hop combination — Chinook, Cascade, Sabro, Mosaic, Citra, and Amarillo working together to create a layered aromatic profile that shifts from tropical to floral to herbal as the beer warms. At 5.0% ABV, it sits in a sweet spot that most double-dry-hopped competitors overshoot, delivering flavor density without weight. Backed by more than three decades of brewing history at Saint Louis Brewery, this is not a trend-chasing release but an established recipe refined over time. For drinkers who want hop complexity without committing to a heavy pour, Schlafly's IPA earns its place as a reliable, well-constructed everyday hazy ale.