Shiner Bock
Spoetzl Brewery
- From:
- Spoetzl Brewery
- Texas, United States
- Style:
- Bock
Ranked #886 - ABV:
- 4.5%
- Score:
- 74
Ranked #253,371 - Avg:
- 3.22 | pDev: 19.57%
- Reviews:
- 1,248
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 07, 2025
- Added:
- Oct 03, 1999
- Wants:
- 112
- Gots:
- 1,381
SCORE
74
Okay
74
Okay
Tip back a bock. Brewed with rich roasted barley malt and German specialty hops, this lightly hopped American-styled dark lager always goes down easy. Originally a seasonal beer, fans have demanded it year-round since 1973.
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Reviewed by Beer_Classical_and_Jazz from Minnesota
3.72/5 rDev +15.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.72/5 rDev +15.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Buffalo Wild Wings - haven't had this in ages. Pours a nice caramel color, head that dissipates quickly, no discernible nose - taste is watery malt, some light caramel. Grain Belt Nordeast is much better.
Jan 24, 2025
Rated by lflotron from Florida
3.75/5 rDev +16.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
3.75/5 rDev +16.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Excellent.
Nov 28, 2024
Reviewed by bushbeer75 from Michigan
3.42/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.42/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Spoetzl Brewery's Shiner Bock poured a clear light copper color and produced a small white head. The aroma was of light toasted malts and light caramel. The flavor is similar to the nose. Toasted bread, and caramel stand out, Only very light hops are present. The Bock has a light-medium body with moderate carbonation.
Shiner Bock is a lighter bock than what I am used to. However, this makes for an easy drinking bock.
Nov 19, 2024Shiner Bock is a lighter bock than what I am used to. However, this makes for an easy drinking bock.
Reviewed by Profundobaso from New York
3.24/5 rDev +0.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.24/5 rDev +0.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Look - poured into an 8 oz glass. Caramel in color, clear, with not much of a head nor lacing.
Smell - light toasted malts, not much else though on the smell, though nothing unpleasant.
Taste - faint toasted malts that hit the palate first, with a hint of sweetness. finish is very clean.
Feel - light bodied, high carbonation, low ABV (especially for the style) at 4.4%.
Overall - one of the lightest bocks, both in flavor and ABV. It might not be the best representation of the style, but considering how ubiquitous this is in Texas, I'd take this as the default over an adjunct lager any day of the week.
Nov 05, 2024Smell - light toasted malts, not much else though on the smell, though nothing unpleasant.
Taste - faint toasted malts that hit the palate first, with a hint of sweetness. finish is very clean.
Feel - light bodied, high carbonation, low ABV (especially for the style) at 4.4%.
Overall - one of the lightest bocks, both in flavor and ABV. It might not be the best representation of the style, but considering how ubiquitous this is in Texas, I'd take this as the default over an adjunct lager any day of the week.
Rated by asahisuperfly1 from California
4/5 rDev +24.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +24.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Texas Beer
Oct 26, 2024
Reviewed by adamg39 from Ohio
1.34/5 rDev -58.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 1.5
1.34/5 rDev -58.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 1.5
Bocks are one of my favorite styles, and I've found my least favorite bock. I've been putting off Shiner for a while, and on pouring, it gives a nice amber color and reasonably sized head. Slight hoppy smell. Zero taste or carbonation. Other than a very mild hop flavor, this "brew" has no flavor whatsoever. Quite a disappointment. Why does this exist? Who is this beer made for? I should have let this sleeping dog lay. Michelob Amber Bock has a richer flavor.
Oct 11, 2024
Rated by swankyii from Ohio
3.18/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
3.18/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
Did not have it on tap so maybe it would be higher. Did not taste like any Bock more like a Lager.
Sep 30, 2024Rated by Plouvain
4.25/5 rDev +32%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +32%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
My favorite beer - especially that first taste right out of the tap.
Aug 29, 2024Reviewed by BooksOverload
2.68/5 rDev -16.8%
look: 1 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
2.68/5 rDev -16.8%
look: 1 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
What always strikes me with Shiner Bock is that no matter where I get it, it's always flat. No carbonation, no foam. Something tells me this beer is just not properly made. I find this hard to write because it could be a wonderful beer. It's not that bad out of a can or bottle, but let's face it, beers should be draught.
Aug 24, 2024
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