Shiner Smokehaus
Spoetzl Brewery

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From:
Spoetzl Brewery
 
Texas, United States
Style:
Helles
ABV:
4.89%
Score:
74
Avg:
3.2 | pDev: 23.75%
Reviews:
153
Ratings:
252
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 20, 2018
Added:
Jun 05, 2009
Wants:
  11
Gots:
  21
Helles-style lager made with Texas mesquite wood-smoked pale malts. 16 IBU
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Ratings by Avagadro:
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Reviewed by Avagadro from New Jersey

3.37/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A: Straw in color, and bordering on golden, this brew boasts decent lacing, but a weak head. Clarity is good.

S: Bouquet is surprisingly faint, especially given the style. I was expecting a torrent of smoke, but was left with next-to nothing. No hops, no malts, just a touch of smoke.

T: Smooth malty body is bready and light. The smoke is faint, rating around a 4 on my scale to 10. Taste is definitely this brew's strong point.

M: Medium body is coupled with plenty of prickly carbonation to deliver an enjoyable feel.

D: Overall, not one of my favorite Rauchbiers. It is still quite good, but I feel that it doen't compare to the others I've had. This may be due to the extremely low level of smoke present in this brew. Either way, it is well worth a try.
Jun 13, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by greenspointexas from Texas

Mar 20, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by OompaMentor from Georgia

Jan 05, 2018
 
Rated: 3.29 by kjkinsey from Texas

Dec 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Nov 30, 2014
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Reviewed by grg001 from Texas

4.25/5  rDev +32.8%
OHHHHH, I MISS THIS BEER! This was Texas all the way. Smooth and smoky. Perfect for summer cook outs or autumn nights by an open fire. I drool thinking of it. Original and fantastic in every way for my taste buds. SHINER - PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!! I will buy all your inventory.
Sep 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by zestar from California

Aug 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by CM31 from Tennessee

Aug 16, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by obrike from Texas

Aug 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by corybills from Texas

Aug 06, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by Dello from Texas

Jul 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by sables365 from Texas

Jun 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by legalag11 from Texas

Jun 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by axpetree from Texas

Jun 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by houseofhale from Texas

May 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.4 by Beer-Zombie from Oregon

Apr 21, 2014
 
Rated: 1.75 by Lukebell15 from Texas

Mar 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Mar 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by WVUbrew from North Carolina

Jan 30, 2014
Shiner Smokehaus from Spoetzl Brewery
Beer rating: 74 out of 100 with 252 ratings