Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)
Commercial Brewery
in Shiner,
Texas,
United States 🇺🇸
Owned by
The Gambrinus Company
Established in 1909
Contact
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.
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Old rating from 2013 - 355ml bottle from the National Brewery Museum in Burton upon Trent. Pours black with a off white foamy head. Aromas & tastes of caramel, coffee, nuts & roasted malt. Moderate body. Smooth finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Apr 2025
at 10:33
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 8
Opaque Because It Is Dark Brown Color, Clear Dark Mahogany Brown Against The Light, Small Head, Thin Creamy Fluff Film Ring Leaves Few Strings and Spots of Lacing. Sweet, Sugary, Vanilla, Chocolate, Graham Aroma... Yeah, S'Mores For Sure... Sweet, Sugary, Vanilla, Chocolate, Graham Cookies... Sweet, Sugary, Vanilla, Chocolate, Graham Cookies Aftertaste. Big Aroma, Great Taste and Thin Body... Thin Body Is Probably The Only Surprise and Complaint... Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Apr 2025
at 17:51
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Clear, Dark Mahogany Brown Color, Huge Tan Wet Head, OK Retention, Runny Fluff Film Ring of Lacing Leaves Few Spots. Sweet, Moderately Sugary, Toasted Pecan, Nutty Aroma. Sweet, Sugary, Toasted Pecans, Nutty. Lightly Sweet, Sugar, Toasted Pecans, Dusty Hops, Light Bitter Aftertaste. Thin Body. Watery with Slight Creaminess. Easy Going. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Apr 2025
at 17:46
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Clear, Deep Amber Color, Big White Head, Creamy Fluff Top Thin Creamy Fluff Drip Ring of Lacing. Mellow Malt, Light Peppery Hop Aroma. Wet, Malt, Light Tart Notes, Light Sweet Notes, Slightly Peppery, Light Hop Bitter. Wet, Malt, Slightly Sweet, Light Peppery Notes, Moderate Hop Bitter Aftertaste. Easy Going. Not Really A Saison or A Farmhouse... Other Than That, Decent Brew... Good. Worth A Try...
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Apr 2025
at 17:42
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Clear, Deep Amber Color, Huge Foam Head, OK Retention, Runny Ring Of Lacing. Slightly Sweet Malt, Caramel Aroma. Slightly Sweet, Bready Malt, Slight Caramel, Hop Bitter. Same In Aftertaste: Sweet, Bready Malt, Slight Caramel, Lasting Hop Bitter. Easy Going. Nothing Really Stand Out To Remember. Good For What It Is. Enjoyed It. Worth A Try...
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Apr 2025
at 17:40
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Clear, Dark Mahogany Red Brown Color, Big Bubbly Head, Wet Creamy Fluff Top, OK Retention, Creamy Film Ring Of Lacing. Dirty Oats, Slightly Sweet, Caramel Aroma. Moderately Sweet, Dirty Notes, Caramel, Light Hop Bitter. Sweet, Slightly Dirty, Caramel, Moderate Lasting Hop Bitter Aftertaste. No Banana Like Described on Back Label... Other Than That Decent Brew...
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Apr 2025
at 17:37
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Clear, Dark Mahogany Brown Color, Huge Tan Head, Creamy Fluff Top, Short Retention, Thin Runny Ring of Lacing Leave Few Strings and Dashes Behind. Sweet, Chocolate Cake Aroma. Nice. Sweet, Slight Caramel, Mellow Chocolate Cake. Sweet, Slight Caramel, Mellow Chocolate Cake Aftertaste. Not Really A Stout. Thin Body. Other Than That Nice Flavors. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Apr 2025
at 17:32
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Clear, Golden Color, Huge Dense White Foam Head, Wet Creamy Fluff Top, OK Retention, Thin Creamy Ring Leaves Wavy Dashes of Lacing. Slightly Sweet, Mellow Floral Aroma. Slightly Sweet, Malt, Floral, Moderate Hop Bitter. Same In Aftertaste: Slightly Sweet, Malt, Floral, Lasting Moderate Hop Bitter. Crisp. Easy Going. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Apr 2025
at 17:27
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Clear, Deep Reddish Amber Color, Big Bubbly Head, Wet Top, Lively Fizz, Settles Quickly, Runny Ring of Lacing, Few Spots Left Behind. Slightly Sweet, Caramel, Bready Malt Aroma. Slightly Sweet, Bready Malt, Caramel, Moderate Hop Bitter. Slightly Sweet, Bready Malt, Caramel, Moderate Hop Bitter Aftertaste. Crisp. Easy Going. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Apr 2025
at 17:24
6.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6
Clear, Deep Amber Color, Small White Cap, Short Retention, Runny Ring Of Lacing Leaves Few Dashes and Spots. Sweet, Grainy Malt, Hoppy Aroma. Grainy Malt, Slightly Sweet, Moderate Hop Bitter. Slightly Sweet, Grainy Malt, Light Hop Bitter Aftertaste. Not Really A Hefe... If We Ignore Style, Then it is A Fairly Decent Brew... OK...
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Apr 2025
at 16:35