Shiner Bock

**Booger** · January 26th, 2007, 09:39 PM

Shiner Bock

An American Dark Lager brewed by
Spoetzl Brewery (Gambrinus Company)
Shiner, Texas USA

Sorry no picture, not really needed though.

I found this on the $1 shelf as a can. Pours a nice amber color with a small off white head that disappears quickly. A light aroma with flavors of caramel, and maybe light bread. Decent mouth feel, though a bit light, even on the finish. Medium carbonation.

This beer rivals Ziegenbock Amber in Texas, though outsells it greatly. I still like Ziegenbock more than this, but it is not a bad brew. Both are lighter ambers but are a definite step up from the typical BMC that many are fond of. I'd suggest a beer like Shiner or Ziegenbock (preferably) for those of you wanting or trying to get into 'real' beer scene, as they are a bit more complex than the typical light lager/pilsners.

This could be an everyday typical beer that almost anyone would consume without complaint.

**deafcon** · January 27th, 2007, 12:01 AM

I wish I could get the Shiner beers here, I've read many good things about them.

**Booger** · January 27th, 2007, 11:29 AM

easy thing for a beer trade

ziegenbock would be one too since its only available in texas.

**Trendkiller Z28** · January 28th, 2007, 02:33 PM

A nice cold shiner on tap NEVER gets old for me

**Merp** · January 28th, 2007, 03:31 PM

Shiner Bock is very tasty

Especially on tap

**426HEMI** · January 29th, 2007, 05:36 PM

That's actually one that I can get around here. It's not bad at all.

**Booger** · January 30th, 2007, 11:12 PM

I had a Shiner Light tonight. I may post a review of it, but in short, it has a little hop taste and is fairly 'watery'. Drinkable, but nothing special at all.