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The Spoetzl Brewery - named after its original brewmaster Kosmos Spoetzl, was founded in Shiner, Texas in 1909; hence their brand name for their beers - Shiner. Spoetzl is the oldest independent brewery in the State of Texas that began its storied history by brewing beer with old-world traditions and recipes for the many German and Czech settlers in the state. Since then, the brewery has grown to be one of the leading independent brewers in the country. The brewery is 100% family-owned and is a certified craft brewery by the Brewer’s Association. Every drop of Shiner is proudly brewed in Shiner.
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Sloefmans (15815) reviewed
Bock from Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)
22 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
(draught) Mixture of brown, gold and greenish shine, totally clear. Virtually no head left after 30". Malty nose, like German dark malts, bready. Tast is a bit neutral-sweet. Bread-taste is authentic enough. An USA Bock for Germans. Filling without being full-bodied. Alcohol apparent, not overwhelming. It's convincing enough. Why all the bad critics? The manufacturer prejudice?
Tried on 02 Oct 2003 at 14:16
JK (8152) reviewed
Hefeweizen from Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)
23 years ago
3.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 3 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 1.5
Rather than a classic Bavarian wheat, I think this is actually a classic American wheat in that it has little aroma, little flavor, and pretty much sucks. There is a small hint of wheat in the taste, but the flavor is closer to a lager. Appearance is cloudy orange, in an attempt to fool the drinker that there will be a real hefe taste. Don't bother with this one.
Tried from Can on 27 Sep 2003 at 20:43
notalush (7406) reviewed
Bock from Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)
23 years ago
3.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 3 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 4
Can someone say "the bud of bocks?" - because I sure can - I had this in a country music bar, which naturally made me want to get drunk as quickly as possible, but I could stilll hardly bring myself to drink this stuff.
Tried from Can on 10 Aug 2003 at 20:04
Silphium (4337) reviewed
Bock from Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)
23 years ago
4.5/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 5
If I was expecting an American Standard, then Shiner Bock would have been an agreeable experience. Instead, the label makes the audacious Bockian claim, and the brew fails in this regard. Shiner has your typical straw-colored "light beer" body, and little aroma. There isn't much to say about the flavor; while it is tastier than the Budweiser clan, there is little detectable malt sweetness that I typically associate with a bock. Drinks more like an American lager, unfortunately.
Tried from Can on 05 May 2003 at 12:38
omhper (46303) reviewed
Hefeweizen from Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)
23 years ago
5.3/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Bottled. Pale mustard yellow, cloudy. Soapy, orangey aroma. Softly malty but the soapy hoppiness dominates. Refreshing, but offering nothing extra.
Tried from Bottle on 02 Apr 2003 at 10:00
jgb9348 (12478) reviewed
Bock from Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)
23 years ago
2.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 2 Flavor 2 Texture 2 Overall 3.5
Golden brown in colour, completely absent in smell...very little flavour!...
Tried on 10 Jan 2003 at 18:46
NotABeerProfessor (3597) reviewed
Hefeweizen from Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)
24 years ago
5.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Really more of an American Wheat rather than German - given its clean flavors. Cloudy yellow with thick head which faded maybe a little to quickly given style. Clean and mild aroma - flavor also clean and mild. Mild malt flavors almost zesty. Light bitterness is too much for style. No yeast flavors/effects to speak of - maybe a hint of something herbal. Slight alcohol warming in the finish was unexpected.
Tried from Can on 04 Feb 2002 at 14:03
NotABeerProfessor (3597) reviewed
Blonde from Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)
24 years ago
4.8/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 6 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 5
1st response: holy crap look how pale this is! Pale gold almost straw color. Nice fizzy, med head though. Noble hop aroma - light spice and floral. Flavor is a combo of floral and bitter notes. Malt is virtually non-existant.
Tried on 04 Feb 2002 at 13:43
omhper (46303) reviewed
Bock from Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)
24 years ago
3.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 3 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 4
Nut brown. Rather thin, some soft bitterness. Not a bock by any means, but a lot better than the mega lagers.
Tried on 21 Jan 2002 at 06:49
NotABeerProfessor (3597) reviewed
Bock from Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)
25 years ago
4.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
Nice enough reddish amber, highly fizzy but lacking a head. Nearly bland, somewhat corny, a hint of caramel. Drying finish leaves you unsatisfied. Easier drinking than most macros swills but leaves alot to be desired.
Tried on 10 Sep 2001 at 10:20