Spoetzl Brewery

Spoetzl Brewery is an independent brewery based in Shiner, Texas, where it has been craft brewing for over a century. Its Shiner brand includes beers such as Shiner Bock, Shiner Light, Shiner Premium, and Shiner Kosmos Reserve.

Spoetzl Brewery has been craft brewing in Shiner, Texas (pop. 2,127) for over a century, describing itself as Texas's oldest independent brewery. Its Shiner Premium golden lager is inspired by the brewery's original recipe from 1909. Shiner Bock, brewed with rich roasted barley malt and German specialty hops, was first brewed in 1913 and became a year-round offering in 1973 after fan demand. Shiner Light was first brewed in 2011. Shiner Kosmos Reserve is associated with Kosmos, a brewer born in Bavaria whose German brewing mastery carried him as far as Egypt before he found his way to the small Texas town.

Texas's oldest independent brewery, emphasizing heritage, independence, and community.

• Shiner Bock

  American-style amber lager brewed with rich roasted barley malt and German specialty hops; first brewed 1913; 4.4% ABV; 13 IBU.

• Shiner Light

  Light lager with 99 calories; first brewed 2011; 4.2% ABV; 9 IBU.

• Shiner Premium

  Traditional premium golden lager inspired by the original recipe from 1909; 4.4% ABV; 13 IBU.

• Shiner Kosmos Reserve

  Beer associated with Kosmos, a Bavarian-born brewer.

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