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Shiner Bock

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Originally a seasonal, Shiner Bock has been brewed year-round since 1973 and remains the beer most closely tied to the town. Despite the name, the brewery itself calls it an American-style amber lager, made with roasted barley malt and German specialty hops. It pours crystal-clear amber under a dense tan head. The nose is sweet with a light toasty maltiness, while the palate shows roasted nuts and caramel, a slight sweetness and a soft, lightly hopped finish.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold · 2025
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Silver · 2025
World Beer Cup
Gold · 2022
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold · 2021
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Silver · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold · 2020
European Beer Star
Silver · 2019
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver · 2017
Great American Beer Festival
Bronze · 2016
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver · 2015
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze · 2014
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2012
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2012
European Beer Star
Silver · 2012
World Beer Cup
Silver · 2011
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver · 2008
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver · 2006
World Beer Cup
Silver · 2005
Great American Beer Festival
Bronze · 2005
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze · 2004
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze · 2003
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze · 2002
Great American Beer Festival
Bronze · 2001
Great American Beer Festival
★Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship
★Silver — World Beer Cup
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastednuttycaramel
roasted
nutty
caramel
toasty
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with a clean sweetness backed by light toasty maltiness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shiner Bock

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright, crystal-clear amber under a dense tan head that settles into a persistent collar. The colour sits deep in the amber range, reflecting the roasted barley malt at its core. Carbonation is moderate and steady, with good head retention and lacing.

crystal cleardeep amberdense tan head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a clean sweetness backed by light toasty maltiness. Roasted barley contributes subtle depth without heaviness, while German specialty hops add a restrained herbal undertone. The aroma remains approachable and balanced, free of sharp edges.

sweet malttoasty grainherbal restraint

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and gently sweet, with roasted nut flavours developing on the mid-palate alongside caramel notes. The malt backbone is soft rather than assertive, allowing a light hop bitterness to emerge without dominating. Sweetness and roast remain in conversation throughout.

roasted nutscaramel sweetnesssoft malt body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with the light hop character providing a gentle drying quality. Aftertaste leans slightly sweet with a lingering toasty note.

soft finishlightly hopped
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Amber Lager

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What is a Amber Lager?

Amber Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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