Shiner 99 Munich Style Helles Lager - Spoetzl Brewery

jayrod20

Texas

3.85/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer is a crystal clear gold(bright). It has a small head that fades fast. Nice sweet malt aroma with a bit of hops in it. I don't detect any adjuncts in the flavor at all. I would say this beer is true to style. Very good malt and hop balance and extremly easy drinking. Leaves a little residual sweet flavor on the palate. I hope Shiner keeps this beer around.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2008 03:33:37 | More by jayrod20

bigbeers84

Minnesota

3.25/5  rDev -2.7%

03-26-2013 09:10:04 | More by bigbeers84

ChaosKittyXJ9

2.75/5  rDev -17.7%

01-13-2013 05:24:38 | More by ChaosKittyXJ9

cliff1066

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -2.7%

01-11-2013 05:30:52 | More by cliff1066

kingcrow

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +42.2%

10-07-2012 02:59:22 | More by kingcrow

fatbatcat

Georgia

3/5  rDev -10.2%

07-07-2012 18:07:49 | More by fatbatcat

redraiderme2

3/5  rDev -10.2%

05-13-2012 03:31:34 | More by redraiderme2

MaddDogg84

Texas

5/5  rDev +49.7%

03-25-2012 17:54:55 | More by MaddDogg84

imperialking

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -2.7%

03-15-2012 19:20:01 | More by imperialking

Danobold

Texas

3/5  rDev -10.2%

02-26-2012 22:54:08 | More by Danobold

garyford

Texas

2/5  rDev -40.1%

02-14-2012 23:17:19 | More by garyford

tigrstylz

Texas

2/5  rDev -40.1%

01-20-2012 07:28:11 | More by tigrstylz

Stoffel

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +4.8%

01-07-2012 04:00:22 | More by Stoffel

cdwil

Texas

3/5  rDev -10.2%

12-30-2011 21:52:34 | More by cdwil

duff247

Texas

3/5  rDev -10.2%

12-18-2011 07:39:21 | More by duff247

barnzy78

Illinois

3/5  rDev -10.2%

11-29-2011 05:40:42 | More by barnzy78

akinsja

Tennessee

4/5  rDev +19.8%

11-28-2011 21:18:46 | More by akinsja

ROGUE16

Delaware

3/5  rDev -10.2%

11-17-2011 04:42:18 | More by ROGUE16

videofrog

Texas

3/5  rDev -10.2%

11-14-2011 19:26:11 | More by videofrog

EagleTalon

Arkansas

3.35/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours to a thin white head that dies off to almost nothing. Clear golden color. Lots of carbonation bubbles, but still no head? Aroma is not very strong but what little is there is malty and sweet with a slight butteriness that i don't mind at all. Flavor is clean and malt dominant with just enough German hops to balance. The hop presence and the overall look and smell disappoint when it comes to the style. I like the taste as a beer drinker, but as a judge I have to knock off points. I regularly drink beers rated this low with no problem. Easy to drink and very "sessionable". Not bad but has some technical glitches.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2009 19:50:42 | More by EagleTalon

wagenvolks

Texas

2.4/5  rDev -28.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2.5

12oz bottle barely past its prime (a best by date of 03/04/2009), into a Pilsner glass.

Pours a clear, pale golden body with an overactive carbonation level. Not much head to speak of, in fact what little amount of off-white foam that did show up quickly vanished to nothingness--Nada. Zilch. The smell is nice, but nothing to write home about. A hint of corn cereal here, a touch of sweetness from the crystal malt there. A slight balance from some German hop varieties, but they've certainly faded with time (thus I adjusted my score accordingly).

Tastes like an over-carbonated Miller Lite (WITHOUT the triple hops!). Some cooked corn, rice, and cereal, very little sweetness or zestiness. Ugh...pretty unimpressive stuff all things considered. Body is uber-fizzy and paper-thin, with a slightly metallic finish. The carbonation level reminds me of seltzer water, imparting an almost sour note to the experience. Now, this wasn't exactly a drainpour for me, but it sure was close. Shiner hasn't really impressed me yet since my move to TX, and unfortunately their Munich Helles is another miss.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2009 04:08:15 | More by wagenvolks

AccidentalKate

Washington

2.83/5  rDev -15.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

Appearance: An almost brass coloring, otherwise known as gold with hints of orange tones to them. Poured a nice head that was gone within minutes. No lace to speak of.

Aroma: Sharp acidic tones covering up whatever grain is there. Hops seemingly not present, unless it's the cause of the acidic smell.

Taste: light, almost waterlike at first. Grain comes a bit later on the finish. Passable, but not a beer to bowl you over with flavor.

Mouthfeel: Sharp at first, but the carbonation quickly fades away to a watery limpness.

Drinkability: I suppose it's okay for a regional brew. But it seems rather unremarkable. Neither bad not good. I won't remember what this tasted like in a few hours.

Serving type: bottle

04-19-2009 23:57:53 | More by AccidentalKate

yesferro

Mississippi

3.45/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Bought a bottle of this at the Corner Store. Tupelo MS

Poors a golden yellow, what little head there was disappeared very fast. Smells like a lager,light on the malt, nothing special there. Pretty crisp, the carbonation is just right. Light citrussy malty flavor, a munich lager done right although a little on the light side on flavor. Not my favorite Shiner though.

Serving type: bottle

04-19-2009 00:05:08 | More by yesferro

jujubeast6000

Texas

3.18/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

Reviewed 4/17/2009 (bottle):

Pours a clear yellow colored body, with some white creamy head, diminishing. Has a funky malty wheaty aroma, some nutiness, fruitiness. Fruity malty taste, somewhat fruity aftertaste. Maybe apple, banana, berry? Fizzy, malty.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2009 04:35:09 | More by jujubeast6000

htomsirveaux

Texas

3.08/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

12 oz. bottle tried 24 May 2008.

Pours with a small light yellow head. Medium carbonation that quickly dissipates. Clear honey golden color. Smells mineraly, sour, like tonic and apple juice. Starts quite sweet, appley. Somewhat grainy. Very slight bitterness in finish. Light body, light alcohol.

Good thirst quencher on a warm spring day.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2009 03:31:57 | More by htomsirveaux