Shiner Oktoberfest - Spoetzl Brewery

Atlas1

Texas

3.68/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

The major bone I have to pick with most Shiner beers is that they all smell and, for the most part, taste alike. That said, they have expanded their portfolio in recent years and the beers they're doing now, both the year-round and seasonal brews, are all fairly good. A few a better than the others, but they're all totally potable.

The Shiner Oktoberfest pours a nice golden amber color with a decent two finger head. Some lace. The nose is musty and muted. I find this to be the case with most Shiner beers. The yeast they use renders it impossible for me to distinguish many of their beers by smell alone. But it tastes just fine. Malty, nutty, with a hint of dark fruit. It fits the style just fine, in my opinion, although it's not quite as clean as other festbiers I've had. Mouthfeel is firm and almost creamy.

Not a bad beer here. Again, I've had better examples of the style, but this is a totally acceptable 2nd tier Oktoberfest beer. I'm glad I tried it.

Serving type: bottle

09-11-2010 20:55:55 | More by Atlas1

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +20.1%

05-18-2013 12:47:23 | More by AmandaSchaefer

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +12.6%

05-17-2013 01:35:58 | More by SmellsofMahagony

shiguy16

North Dakota

3.25/5  rDev -2.4%

05-16-2013 15:06:54 | More by shiguy16

Hooligans

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +12.6%

05-12-2013 12:53:57 | More by Hooligans

rph97

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +5.1%

05-10-2013 20:27:31 | More by rph97

Compton25

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +12.6%

05-10-2013 12:02:10 | More by Compton25

J_Dub

Texas

2/5  rDev -39.9%

04-22-2013 22:47:17 | More by J_Dub

Bowers-Brew

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +5.1%

04-21-2013 22:08:11 | More by Bowers-Brew

GRE680

Michigan

2/5  rDev -39.9%

04-20-2013 22:45:29 | More by GRE680

grumpygerman

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev +5.1%

04-05-2013 01:11:00 | More by grumpygerman

Zaphog

Michigan

3/5  rDev -9.9%

04-03-2013 18:11:46 | More by Zaphog

bigbeers84

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +12.6%

03-26-2013 09:16:57 | More by bigbeers84

Richie24CLE

Ohio

3/5  rDev -9.9%

03-22-2013 00:26:05 | More by Richie24CLE

JeffSuttonTX

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -2.4%

03-10-2013 21:35:50 | More by JeffSuttonTX

cw577enfield

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev +5.1%

03-10-2013 17:34:36 | More by cw577enfield

brin611

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +12.6%

03-03-2013 05:09:24 | More by brin611

OregonGrown7

Nebraska

3.25/5  rDev -2.4%

03-01-2013 22:13:52 | More by OregonGrown7

UnderPressure

South Carolina

3.2/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

A nice looking copper colored clear beer with a momentary one finger head.

Sweet malty aroma fades with the head. Some graininess and a little hops.

Grainy, sweet, slightly hoppy flavor

A relatively thin mouthfeel gives way a dry, somewhat bitter finish.

Honestly, this Oktoberfest was better than I thought it would be. If you are like me, and not at all impressed by Shiner, this still may be worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

02-26-2013 14:04:37 | More by UnderPressure

Pesci

Texas

3/5  rDev -9.9%

02-22-2013 20:17:44 | More by Pesci

VDODSON

North Dakota

3.25/5  rDev -2.4%

02-13-2013 04:24:10 | More by VDODSON

wtkphoto

Texas

3/5  rDev -9.9%

02-13-2013 04:23:18 | More by wtkphoto

BigBarley

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +5.1%

02-12-2013 21:35:00 | More by BigBarley

ilikebeer03

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +5.1%

02-06-2013 19:42:01 | More by ilikebeer03

jheezee

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -2.4%

02-05-2013 20:41:44 | More by jheezee