Texas Brews

Had a great time in Texas. Saw the Stanton Moore Trio in Austin and tried a variety of Texas brewed beers, and a couple others that we don't have in Florida.

First off was a trio from Shiner Brewing in Shiner, TX. The large German population in central Texas spawned a surge of traditional German Brewing. Summer brews were in season while I was there and Shiner Bock was a great warm weather drink. Less hoppy than a Sam Adams, but similar body. Shiner Kolsh was very light in color and body, true to the Kolsh style. The Seasonal Shiner Hefewisen was unfiltered and full of body. Slight diacetyl flavor.

Pearl and Lone Star (founded by Audolphus Busch) are now being brewed by Miller Brewing Company. Both beers are very much in the style of an American Lager. Pearl having a distinct Budweiser flavor and Lone Star having a slightly smoother flavor.

Tecate, while not a Texas beer, is imported from just across state lines. Tecate was named after the city of Tecate, Baja California, where it was first produced. Originally brewed by a local company, Tecate was acquired by Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma in 1955.

Real Ale Nut Brown

Real Ale Rye Pale Ale

Real Ale White Ale

Fireman's 4


Stone IPA

Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale

Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout


Racer 5 IPA

Austin Draught House Oatmeal Stout