What is a hoppy pilsner?
The hoppy pilsner is, as the name suggests, a pilsner brewed with an extra dose of hops. For Victory’s Prima Pils that means Tettnang, Hallertau, Spalt, Saaz hops are brewed in its German-inspired pilsner.
What are the ingredients in Shiner Bock beer?
About Shiner Bock A year-round bock lager made with roasted barley malt and German hops. First brewed in 1913. Brewed by Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas.
What is the alcohol content in Shiner?
4.4 percent
Shiner Bock, the company’s No. 1 brand (it accounts for about 75 percent of sales), contains one-third corn grits, says Mauric. This is a bock in the American sense of a dark lager, rather than the German meaning of a strong lager. (At 4.4 percent alcohol by volume, it’s less potent than a Budweiser.)
Is Shiner only sold in Texas?
Spoetzl started distributing Shiner Bock nationally in 1991, That’s right, for its first 82 years, if you didn’t live in Texas, you were SOL. Today, the company distributes to every state except Hawaii.
Is pilsner a good beer?
Many will agree: A good pilsner, with its brisk, subtle flavors and crisp, snappy bitterness, is a difficult to make exercise in technique and precision. It’s also because pilsners are delicious and refreshing, and low in alcohol, making it an ideal beverage of choice in many situations.
Why is Shiner Bock so good?
Though it isn’t a Bock in a traditional sense, Shiner Bock is a wonderful beer for two major reasons. First, it is relatively flavorful compared to most beers in its market segment (pale, flavorless, macro lagers). The aroma especially is reminiscent of stronger, malt-forward German dark lagers.
Is Shiner Bock a pilsner?
But fear not, at the little brewery in SHiner we know a thing or two about refining even the most challenging of old-world recipes. This Czech-style Pilsner is brewed with barley, hops, water, yeast and 101 years of brewing experience.
What percent alcohol is Coors?
4.2%
Crisp, clean and refreshing, this light beer has a 4.2% alcohol by volume. Full of Rocky Mountain refreshment, this light calorie beer has a light body with clean malt notes and low bitterness. Brand: Coors Brewing Co.
Who owns Shiner beer?
The Gambrinus Company
Spoetzl Brewery/Parent organizations
SAN ANTONIO — Shiner beer is a staple in the Lone Star State, and every drop is brewed out of the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas. The brewery is owned by the Gambrinus Company, based in San Antonio, and with each glass of Shiner beer comes a taste of history and pride.
Who started Shiner beer?
Kosmos Spoetzl
Spoetzl Brewery was founded in Shiner, Tex., in 1909 by Bavarian-born Kosmos Spoetzl, who served as brewmaster for almost 50 years. The brand Shiner existed prior to Spoetzl’s arrival in the States. It was originally a brewing association, a collective of city residents who brewed for their community.