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
Shiner is a gem. I like the bock personally; one of my favorite beers when I can find it. The blonde was nothing special, but I wouldn’t kick ‘her’ out of bed for eating crackers neither.