[Press Release:]

Bonfire Box: Pumpkin Stout, Dry Hopped APA, Noble Lager and House Brown Ale

(St. Louis, MO) — Schlafly Beer introduces the perfect accompaniment to fall camping trips, backyard bonfires and outdoor adventures with the Bonfire Box. The new seasonal sampler pack features four different autumn beers from the St. Louis craft brewer including: Dry Hopped APA, House Brown Ale, Noble Lager and Pumpkin Stout.

Ambassador Brewer Stephen Hale explains, “With the change of seasons from summer to fall, beer drinkers look for bolder styles of beer. Whether hop-forward like our Dry Hopped APA (which Schlafly fans will be excited to see back in bottles) to fuller-bodied beers like our Pumpkin Stout, the Bonfire Box satisfies seasonal thirsts.”

Here’s four reasons to break out the flannel this fall season:

Pumpkin Stout (6.8% ABV, 20 IBUs): Pumpkin Stout has all the flavors of fall from autumnal spices to roasted sweetness for a well-balanced stout. The recipe is a result of an improvisational union between two of Schlafly’s most popular beers–Pumpkin Ale and Oatmeal Stout. When looking to prolong the supply of the sought-after Pumpkin Ale at a beer festival, the team began mixing it with Oatmeal Stout. Thus, the now intentional brew of Pumpkin Stout was born.

Dry Hopped APA (5.9% ABV, 50 IBUs): The award-winning, refreshing Dry Hopped American Pale Ale (APA) is an American twist on an English classic. It’s charged with American hops and malts to create a bold, balanced beer with pine/citrus aroma characteristics and a full body. After fermentation, the brewing team circulates the beer continuously for two days through dry Cascade and Chinook hops, boosting the distinctive flavor and hop profile of this crisp, refreshing, and satisfying ale.

Noble Lager (5.0% ABV, 30 IBUs): Brewed with the highest quality noble hops from Europe, this take on a traditional lager is rich in hop aroma, without being too bitter. Light-golden in color, the beer has an invigorating crisp finish. Magnum and Tettnang hop varieties from Germany bring both floral notes and a definitive earthiness, while the Lubin hop, traditionally used in lagers, rounds out the medium-bodied malt character. The noble Hallertau hop lends a hint of spice for a smooth and balanced beer–everything a European lager should be.

House Brown Ale (5.6% ABV, 30 IBUs): The House Brown Ale is strong enough to hold the interest of those needing a bold hop dosing, but smooth enough for those craving something slightly sweeter. Brewed in the style of an American brown ale, it’s straightforward in its maltiness and brings a full flavor, offering a simple refinement that appeals to any drinker.

The Bonfire Box variety pack can be purchased at the Bottleworks or Tap Room locations as well as across Schlafly’s distribution area ($13.99 suggested retail). For more on Schlafly Beer’s distribution and products, visit www.schlafly.com/beers/distribution.

About Schlafly Beer: Founded in 1991 in St. Louis, Schlafly Beer is the largest locally owned and independent craft brewery in Missouri, proudly offering more than 60 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 2016, the brewery plans to use 102 hop varietals, 77 malts and grains, 59 difference spices and fruits, and 10 difference yeast strains to make its beers. 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 St. Louis 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.

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