Schaefer Beer
Client Brewer
in San Antonio,
Texas,
United States 🇺🇸
Owned by
Pabst Brewing Company
Established in 1842
Born in New York City as one of the first lagers of its kind in 1842, Schaefer Beer won the hearts of locals and earned its claim as
'the one beer to have when you're having more than one'.
At the top of its game in the 19th century, Schaefer was a staple in stadiums (sponsoring both the New York Mets and the Brooklyn Dodgers), as well at the dining table. In fact, Schaefer's love for food ran so deep that it was put on display for the masses at the 1964 World Fair, drawing in droves of people looking for a smooth brew to pair with their burger.
Despite local fame and favor, rising costs forced Schaefer to close its Brooklyn brewery in 1976. In doing so, and amidst shifting consumer tastes, New York's love affair with the brand began to fade.
It's been nearly 50 years since that fateful day, and of course the city along with its people have continued to evolve in every way you can imagine. With that, so must we!
Schaefer Beer
Established 1842 // Re-established 2020
kristincedar (7052) ticked Schaefer from Schaefer Beer 1 year ago
“The old saying, if you are going to have more than one, that’s the one to have.”
Benzai (24515) reviewed Schaefer from Schaefer Beer 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Can while on holiday in Saint Barthelemy. Clear pale golden color, white head. Aroma and flavor are hayish bitter and lightly malty. Nothing out of the ordinary, just your average pale lager.
Mrf33n3y (6651) ticked Schaefer from Schaefer Beer 6 years ago
Woof.
pdog555 (2102) reviewed Schaefer from Schaefer Beer 7 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 3 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 2 | Overall - 2
Low carbonation, thin aroma. Taste is weak with distinct bread notes. Palate is similar to that of a pilsener, but slightly watered down. Refreshing, not awful.
Bitterbill (4330) reviewed Schaefer Light from Schaefer Beer 8 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 3 | Flavor - 3 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4
From Oct 2008
Typical straw yellow colour with a good head of foam.
The smell is also typical for the style. Grain, a wee bit of malt and some slight hoppiness.
The taste is lightly flavoured with some grain, light malt, and some slight bitterness in the finish.
Mouthfeel is as thin as it can be and gets very watery.
Another "winning" light beer.
Btw, I used enjoy a few regular Schaefers when it was around.
shrubber (15804) ticked Schaefer Light from Schaefer Beer 8 years ago
Kleg (3852) reviewed Schaefer from Schaefer Beer 10 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 10 | Flavor - 10 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 10
Simply the best. Liquid nostalgia. Clear pale yellow pour with a white head and decent retention. Very good lacing. Clean, crisp, sweet light lager taste. Super refreshing.
Gripweed57 (8744) reviewed Schaefer from Schaefer Beer 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 2 | Flavor - 2 | Texture - 2 | Overall - 2
12 ounce can. Can says brewed by the F&M Schaefer Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pale gold color. Big creamy white head. Faint grainy malt nose is barely negligible. Thin watery grainy malt flavor(?). Notes of hay and lemon peel. Pale and sickly, as old American lagers go. Had to revisit this old friend from my youth. Meh! Stay away.