Day 222: Shiner Bock

Name: Shiner Bock

Brewer: Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner, TX)

Classification: Bock

Alcohol: 4.4%

Thoughts: It is interesting how some beers have different personas in different parts of the country. For example, Yuengling sells for $4.99 a six-pack in North Carolina, but is a coveted beer in New York and Connecticut. I feel that Shiner Bock is similar to that. It is a lower priced beer in North Carolina, but it has a massive cult following in other parts of the country. I don't know why this happens, but I could write a thesis paper on it. This bock pours a clear, brown with absolutely no head on it. The aroma is simply roasted malts. It is a rather bland smell. The taste is also confounding. It has a neutral sweetness with more malty overtones and a bitter, moist finish. It really offers nothing to the drinker expect that is a really smooth drinkable beer that has a dive bar feel to it. I may not really like this beer, but after having it I can see why it has the reputation that it does. 

Rating: 72/100