Shiner

Shiner Oktoberfest Reappears

After a five year hiatus, Spoetzl Brewing based in Shiner, Texas has brought back Shiner Octoberfest.  It has appeared once before as “Shiner 96th Anniversary”  a one time release by Spoetzl to countdown to their 100th anniversary.  Starting in 2010, Continue Reading →

Shiner 101 Arrives

Shiner fans get excited.  Hitting Atlanta shelves today is Shiner 101.  This offering by Spoetzl Brewing – Shiner, Texas is a traditional Czech-style pilsner.

The pilsner is a pale lager that origniated in Pilsen, Bohemia – now modern day Czech Republic. Continue Reading →

New in Bottle – Shiner Frost

Spoetzel Brewery, makers of Shiner Beers out of Shiner, Texas just released Shiner Frost.  Thought this would be a good time to explain a style of beer.

Frost is a Dortmunder.  This style first originated in Dortmund, Germany in 1873.  This Continue Reading →