About
New York's Oldest Lager Beer. Respectfully Brewed in Upstate New York (F.X. Matt Brewing).

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
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Travlr (34369) reviewed
Schaefer from Schaefer Beer
12 years ago
3.5/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 2 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 5
My dad knew someone who worked at the brewery, and when I was a teenager, he would throw parties for us and supply his beer, T shirts, and all kinds of party stuff. So I have to give it good marks for "impression" since it shaped my pubescent years. But as an adult I have put away childish things....
Tried on 22 Aug 2014 at 05:27
EishockeyGreg57 (9559) ticked
Schaefer from Schaefer Beer
12 years ago
4/10
Oh yeah, vein!
Tried on 11 Aug 2014 at 18:30
ben4321 (12003) reviewed
Schaefer from Schaefer Beer
12 years ago
3.4/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 3 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 3.5
Location: Can at Thirty Acres, 4/5/14

Aroma: Standard pale malt, grain, and corn aroma
Appearance: It pours a clear pale yellow color with a fizzy white head
Flavor: Typical flavor of the "style" with sweet malts, corn, and some metallic notes
Palate: The body is light, and it has a thin, fuzzy feel
Overall Impression: Not a very good beer, but not significantly worse than most of its competitors, so it has that going for it at least.
Tried from Can on 25 Apr 2014 at 12:12
SHIG (14422) reviewed
Schaefer from Schaefer Beer
12 years ago
3.3/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 2 Texture 2 Overall 3
Can: drank from the can, head was white. Aroma was sweet grass. Very thin wet watery, sweet grass and stale grain.
Tried from Can on 25 Jan 2014 at 06:32
Frothingslosh (20518) reviewed
Schaefer from Schaefer Beer
12 years ago
3.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 3 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 3
The Father-In-Law had this one sitting about so i decided to try it. +++ Sampled from a 12 oz can this beer poured a bright yellow color with an enormous creamy-soapy yellow-white head that lingered and left good lacing. The aroma was tangy, sweet, corny and had faint notes of citrus and Windex. The flavor was corny with a dryish bite and a hint of graininess though was very mild and watery. Short corny and grainy finish. Light and watery body. Bland and inoffensive.
Tried from Can on 04 Jan 2014 at 15:16
AdamChandler (5744) reviewed
Schaefer from Schaefer Beer
14 years ago
3.1/10 — Appearance 2 Aroma 4 Flavor 3 Texture 6 Overall 1.5
"Had this with a bunch of friends following a funeral. It was the only beer around. Went well with our cigars. A - Zero appearance. Looks like dirty water. S - A more hoppy PBR but smells like nasty ice cubes T - Citrus, Floral and burnt notes M - Light, highly carbonated with cheap yeast O - This is a beer I’d take on a fishing trip. If I’m not fishing, this beer shouldn’t be in my hand."
Tried on 31 Jan 2012 at 14:49
jtclockwork (20057) reviewed
Schaefer from Schaefer Beer
15 years ago
1.6/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 2 Flavor 1 Texture 2 Overall 0.5
Can in NYC. Pours pale yellow with white head. Nose and taste of cereal grain, barley and stale pond water.
Tried from Can on 16 Oct 2010 at 23:33
Leighton (35418) reviewed
Schaefer from Schaefer Beer
16 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can. Pours yellow with a fizzy white head, which dissipates quickly. Malty aroma with corn and grain. Similar flavor, with sugary grain dominating. No bitterness to speak of, almost. Light bodied with fizzy carbonation. Finishes short, crisp and clean with some lingering sweetness. Drink this fella quickly and you’re fine. Good stuff.
Tried from Can on 14 Sep 2010 at 13:49
maniac (11815) reviewed
Schaefer from Schaefer Beer
17 years ago
2.6/10 — Appearance 2 Aroma 3 Flavor 3 Texture 2 Overall 2.5
Can courtesy of dkachur on 06/09/09. Very clear golden yellow body with a large foamy white head. Corn and grain aroma with some honey. Harsh corn and grainy flavor, some faint honey. Medium light body with moderately high carbonation.
Tried from Can on 04 Aug 2009 at 10:55
NotABeerProfessor (3597) reviewed
Schaefer from Schaefer Beer
17 years ago
4.1/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
Pale gold color, fizzy. Citrusy nose? Bready, with a seemingly citrusy finish. Malts are a touch too juicy to be properly refreshing here. Overall not bad.
Tried on 16 Mar 2009 at 20:07