Shiner Kölsch - Spoetzl Brewery

BeerBob

Nebraska

3.75/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Shiner Kölsch pours a clear, bright gold from a 12oz dark brown glass bottle with a twist off cap. Head went to about 2 fingers before evaporating away to just a slight full ring.

Nose is a damp citrus with just a touch of husk and cut grass. Palate is a dry light citrus malt with clean light hops and the bight of carbonation.

A clean dry finish to a clean and refreshing tasty brew.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2006 04:38:22 | More by BeerBob

ChaosKittyXJ9

3.25/5  rDev -6.9%

01-13-2013 05:10:06 | More by ChaosKittyXJ9

Hathonysus

3.25/5  rDev -6.9%

12-13-2012 16:53:05 | More by Hathonysus

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -21.2%

07-26-2012 03:42:08 | More by rolltide8425

redraiderme2

3.25/5  rDev -6.9%

05-13-2012 03:23:19 | More by redraiderme2

Danobold

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +0.3%

02-26-2012 22:52:37 | More by Danobold

chucksburritos

South Carolina

2.5/5  rDev -28.4%

02-20-2012 16:15:30 | More by chucksburritos

tigrstylz

Texas

1.5/5  rDev -57%

01-20-2012 07:24:16 | More by tigrstylz

kew

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +0.3%

01-19-2012 22:38:51 | More by kew

Stoffel

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +0.3%

01-07-2012 03:59:32 | More by Stoffel

zbooks

Texas

3/5  rDev -14%

12-24-2011 20:47:18 | More by zbooks

ag2970

Texas

4/5  rDev +14.6%

12-19-2011 20:20:01 | More by ag2970

duff247

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +0.3%

12-18-2011 07:40:05 | More by duff247

jheezee

Texas

4/5  rDev +14.6%

12-15-2011 03:04:02 | More by jheezee

phattman073

Texas

4/5  rDev +14.6%

12-14-2011 14:44:15 | More by phattman073

mjurney

Texas

4/5  rDev +14.6%

11-18-2011 16:14:32 | More by mjurney

ROGUE16

Delaware

3/5  rDev -14%

11-15-2011 20:46:49 | More by ROGUE16

grittybrews

Washington

4/5  rDev +14.6%

11-15-2011 19:16:04 | More by grittybrews

Cyberkedi

Georgia

3.48/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Comes out of the tap a pretty clear and slightly orangy amber. Crisp, fruity aroma has a powdered-drink undertone. Flavor is not strong but is pleasingly crisp, fruity, a little dusty and a little sour. Smooth, fizzy texture is powdery and just a bit on the thin side. A refreshing way to welcome summer - which it might as well be right now in Atlanta! (And it’s only mid-May!)

Serving type: on-tap

05-15-2011 03:44:14 | More by Cyberkedi

colts9016

Idaho

3.65/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: A golden hazy color with a thin head.
Smell: Malty, hay, citrus, and floral.
The taste is malty with a hint of floral citrus and hops. The finish is slightly bitter but mellows out for an easy drinking. A kolsch should be a fruity and mellow. This beer seems borderline on a kolsch and an blonde ale

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2008 07:06:22 | More by colts9016

JDV

Texas

2.75/5  rDev -21.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Pours with a small white head. Not especially appealing metallic smell at first. Mild, light nice flavor, however, with a slight metallic twang, subtle tastes of sweet heartiness and corn. Refreshing, crisp, and easy to drink. Overall a decent summer beer, but nothing outstanding or particularly impressive for the style.

Serving type: bottle

01-07-2008 22:05:14 | More by JDV

pweis909

Wisconsin

3.6/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Yellow, clear, with some head. This beer may fall short of the Kolsch style in that the maltiness may be a little sweeter and the hops a little lighter than I expected, but it really is a smooth and easy beer to drink and I'm happy that my dad-in-law picked up the 6-pack.

Serving type: bottle

11-14-2007 22:11:30 | More by pweis909

shererjt

Texas

3.6/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured a clear, golden yellow with virtually no carbonation or head. Nose was fruity with a pleasant, floral hop nose. Almost witbier-like with some caramel or Munich malt. Light-to-medium body and flavorful. Tastes cleaner and has more malt than expected from the aroma. Well-balanced. Mouthfeel was nice--lively, crisp, and creamy. Drinkability was also good as this was a refreshing brew.

A solid, highly drinkable summer beer. My experience with the style is not extensive so I can't put it into perspective relative to what it's "supposed" to be, but I liked it. Could use some bubbles, though; maybe I just got an undercarbonated bottle. (Actually, the second bottle was much better in this respect.)

Serving type: bottle

09-25-2007 18:46:54 | More by shererjt

KodyBrannon

Texas

4.4/5  rDev +26.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Being this is the first Kolsch beer I have ever tried. I was a little suprised when I saw that it had a little bit of a yellow tinge to it. But loved the way it taste. Very nice summer beer for those long dog days of summer in TX. I would drink this agian and will definatly have to say shiner is 100% dead on with each of thier beers.

Serving type: bottle

08-24-2007 13:02:29 | More by KodyBrannon

jasonjlewis

Texas

3.43/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Nice initial head and good retention. Dry malt smell.

Taste is dry like a typical kolsch. This Kolsch is average but decent for the summer time. I'd buy it again for it's on sale price (5.49)

Mouthfeel is fair and clings to the mouth well, but lacks a little crispness.

This is a decent lawnmower beer from an average at best brewery. Give it a try if it's on sale.

Serving type: bottle

08-12-2007 06:06:18 | More by jasonjlewis