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 pmcadamis:
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Reviewed by pmcadamis from Illinois

2.26/5  rDev -29.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
A - The label on the bottle looks very retro, and describes this smoked brew as a helles style lager. That piqued my interest... I wouldn't expect a brewer to smoke such a light style. The head is initially two inches, and settles down to a nice thick orangish cap on top of a "first morning void" amber/orange brew.

S - Im not getting a whole helluva lot from the nose. Minerals (coppery notes) and cedar chips.

T - Bland, overly sweet, and soapy at first, this shows some mesquite notes on the back end, but they are only gentle hints. Salty and medicinal.

M - On the thicker end of light bodied, in the same way that a Euro lager is slightly heavier than a Mexican or American lager, but still light. Weak carbonation and high sugars make this flabby despite its light weight, like your skinny (but far from athletic) buddy that has developed little man titties in his thirties.

D - This is a miss for sure. I don't know how this got such a high average score. I think its plain and below average at best. I didn't drain pour this one, and I could see how a BMC person would enjoy this with some BBQ in place of their usual silver bullet, but when I see the words "smoked" and "mesquite" I want some heavy hittin' flavor dammit! Good thing I happen to have a bottle of Aecht Schlenkerla around somewhere... now that is some serious smoke!
Feb 22, 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