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.

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5.3
Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5

Old rating from 2016 - 355ml bottle, pours amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of berries, lemon, grain, pear, flora & hints of toasted malt. Moderate body. Dry finish

Tried from Bottle on 09 Feb 2025 at 16:44


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Old rating - 355ml bottle, pours hazy orange with a white head. Aromas & tastes of lemon, banana, grapefruit, spices, honey, bread & malt. Moderate body. Light bitter finish

Tried from Bottle on 31 Jan 2025 at 03:58


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Clear brown with a two-finger tan head. Aroma is roasted pecan, vanilla, and caramel. Taste is the same. Surprisingly not sweet.

Tried from Can on 21 Jan 2025 at 05:39


5.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Gold in color with a three-finger head. Aroma is peach and grains. Taste is peach and grains.

Tried on 21 Jan 2025 at 05:39


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Slightly hazy gold with a three finger head. Aroma is citrus fruit. Taste is also citrus fruit, Slightly sweet upfront with a bitter finish.

Tried on 21 Jan 2025 at 05:38


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Bottle. Deep, clear gold with a three finger head. Aroma is grains and corn. Taste is slightly sweet with corn, grains, and bread.

Tried from Bottle on 21 Jan 2025 at 05:38


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Clear, dark brown with a three finger, off white head. Aroma is mostly sweet chocolate. Taste is milk chocolate, nuts and slight bitter finish.

Tried on 21 Jan 2025 at 05:38


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

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Tried from Can on 30 Dec 2024 at 22:14


5.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 3 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Bottle 0,354ltr: Clear brown with an red glow colored brew, taste is some how dry bitter and hints of roasted malts and some fruitiness. More of an Dark Lager than an Bock. Courtesy from mine brother-in-law who takes this from the USA.

Tried from Bottle on 29 Dec 2024 at 11:21


7.6

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Tried from Bottle on 28 Dec 2024 at 16:52