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Center Ice Brewery is at it again. They’re releasing a new beer to pay homage to St. Louis, St. Louis hockey, as well as the refined art of lagering.

“It’s called Checkerdome because that was another iconic name for the Old Arena,” said William McFarland of Center Ice Brewing. “We brewed the Checkerdome Pils because we want to continue making beer that we like to drink. This dry-hopped pils is what we call a “brewer’s beer.” It’s refreshing, vibrant, and approachable hoppy which is exactly what we like to drink after a long and sweaty day of brewing.”



What you’ll notice about Checkdome is its balance. The yeast profile consists of a Bayern Lager strain from Omega yeast, which creates a nicely balanced finished product. The yeast profile highlights the hops while also building a flavorful yet subtle maltiness that drinks nice and smooth.

Checkerdome is sessionable at 4.7% ABV and includes a surprising amount of Czech Saaz and Hallertau Blanc to create a well rounded, hop-forward profile without being overly bitter. It’s dry-hopped to create a nice aroma to balance out the beer.