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Shiner Bock Non-Alcoholic

United States·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Shiner Bock Non-Alcoholic was launched in 2026 as an alcohol-free counterpart to Shiner Bock, with less than 0.5 percent alcohol. Like the original it is brewed with roasted barley malt and German specialty hops and only lightly hopped. It pours a warm, deep amber. Toasted malt and caramel shape the aroma, and the palate is smooth and balanced, with a touch of sweetness, gentle bitterness and a crisp finish.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Mild3 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedcaramelmalty
roasted
caramel
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted malt and caramel notes, characteristic of the roasted barley malt backbone.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shiner Bock Non-Alcoholic

◎ Appearance

Pours a warm, deep amber with excellent clarity. The head forms a modest collar that settles quickly but maintains light lacing against the glass. Carbonation is present but restrained, appropriate to the style.

deep amberclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted malt and caramel notes, characteristic of the roasted barley malt backbone. German specialty hops contribute a subtle, clean aromatic foundation without aggressive herbal or floral character. Lightly hopped as intended, allowing the warm malt profile to dominate.

toasted maltcaramelgentle hop presence

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and well-rounded, with malt-forward character balanced by a touch of residual sweetness. Mid-palate develops gentle bitterness from the Edelhopfen and roasted grains, creating structure without harshness. The profile remains approachable and clean throughout, with no harsh alcohol or off-flavors.

smooth, balancedmalt-drivengentle bitterness

◑ Finish

Crisp and refreshing exit with a dry impression despite the restrained hopping. The aftertaste fades cleanly with lingering malt character rather than hop bitterness.

crisp finishclean aftertaste
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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