Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)

Commercial Brewery in Shiner, Texas, United States 🇺🇸
Owned by The Gambrinus Company

Established in 1909

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603 E Brewery St, Shiner, TX, 77984, United States
Description
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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3.5/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 2 Texture 8 Overall 2
Bad from the get-go. Pours much too light for a porter, and the immediate waves of artificial pecan wafting from the pint are blaring sirens. Taste follows suit; a quick jolt of sweet artificial pecan and brown sugar, followed by cocoa, marshmallow, and metal. Hard pass.
Tried from Can on 07 Feb 2021 at 01:06

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Part of the Shiner holiday variety pack. The aromas seem to be slightly old cascade hops, pale and caramel malts. Flavors are like nose, adding in a little bit of citrus, bittersweet with strong carbonation. Lingering medicinal bitterness in the finish. Okay beer. Not something I'd look for in the future.
Tried on 31 Jan 2021 at 01:06

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle from Half Time in Poughkeepsie, NY. Pours clear dark coppery brown with a huge beige foamy head. Actually had overflow. Aroma suggests pecan pie. Med body. Dry it's not. There is pecan and brown sugar. It's not overly sweet, but not dry for sure. Bitter? Nut bitter. Malt? Yes. It's a bit cloying, but drinkable. Might go good with the appropriate pie.
Tried from Bottle on 30 Jan 2021 at 02:36

4.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4
Peach candy, malt, and light straw aroma. Golden yellow with small head. Lightly sweet peach, biscuit malt, and very lightly bitter straw flavor. Light body.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Jan 2021 at 03:08

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
12 oz bottle with screw cap from Total Wine, San Antonio, TX. Pours a crystal clear gold color with a large white head and excellent retention. Good lacing. Standard pale malt aroma. Standard pale malt flavor too, maybe slightly softer than average. It also has a slight Euro lager taste, without the skunk and just a hint of hops. No bitterness. Not much of a smash. A very basic, easy drinking lager.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Jan 2021 at 23:12

5.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 5.5 Texture 5 Overall 5.5
Mango, biscuit malt, and straw aroma. Golden yellow with moderate white head. Lightly sweet mango, biscuit malt, and mildly bitter straw flavor. Light body. Pleasant but light.
Tried from Bottle on 01 Jan 2021 at 02:14

7/10
Strong pecan and maple nose. Dark maple syrup color. Thick beige foam. Pecan and vanilla flavor with pecan and rye palate.
Tried from Can on 24 Dec 2020 at 01:28

7/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 9 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Anise, pecan, and vanilla nose. Cola brown, thin head. Pecan and vanilla. Light body, easy carbonation. Nice aroma, but drinks fairly light.
Tried from Can on 24 Dec 2020 at 01:16

7/10
Süss, karamellig-malzig
Tried from Bottle on 25 Nov 2020 at 19:33

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Sample at Porch Growler. Clear pale golden color with a thin white head that burns away quickly to a film. Spotty lace. Aroma of pear, malt and mild spice. Light-bodied with flavors of stone fruit, floral wheat and malt. The finish is fruity with a short pear and citrus aftertaste. Average overall.
Tried from Growler on 11 Oct 2020 at 15:36