Please keep in mind that Ziegenback is owned by Anheiser Busch. The name is simply a clever ploy designed to bite off Shiner Bock, which is a true Texas beer.
My first clue was when I went to the Zeigenbock music festival and all the sold was AB products. Then I read the label. Same with hock Top.
“Shock Top”
I do not much like bock style, and Shiner Bock (Shiner’s most famous) is no exception. However, while driving to my local home brew supply house I caught a segment of a food radio show that has as guest one of the Shiner brewers. According to the information on that segment, Shiner has many styles in their tool kit, not the least of which is that which is most familiar to Shiner residents, Shiner Blond.
Since their 90th year, Shiner has been producing a commercial annual style. This year they have Shiner 101 (101 years of Shiner), a Czech style pilsner. I have not tried it yet, nor the Blond, but I will be sure to pick some up next time I am in my local Specs.
The NappyOne