Shiner 100
I’ve been looking forward to this beer ever since I found out about Shiner 96, which out of the five limited run beers Shiner has made is the only one I haven’t had (Send me one, hint hint). Shiner 100 is brewed to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the brewery in Shiner, Texas. I heard some good things about this beer before I tried it so my expectations were very high.
Shiner 100 has a beautiful dark amber color with a slight reddish tint. It has a light floral, slightly smoky aroma. At first the taste is akin to a slightly darker Shiner Bock, with a clean, slightly bitter finish. This is probably the fourth Shiner 100 I’ve had and it is definitely better when poured. It also seems that the colder this beer is served the better. The beer is surprisingly easy drinking due to the mid-level alcohol content. While this is a good thing, it would be very easy to overdo it. I couldn’t find the exact alcohol content, but I’m guessing around 7%.
I expected Shiner to save the best beer for last, but I’m still partial to the 98. This beer reminds me too much of a heavier Shiner Bock, which is not a bad thing since I think Bock is their best beer, but Shiner 100 fails to really wow me. Not to say this is a bad beer, but I guess I expected to be able to put up my first 5 star beer with this one. If there is a Shiner 100 and a Shiner Bock right next to it I know which one I’ll reach for.
Rating: 4
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Great Texas beer! Shiner just outdid all the others.
I just tried it for the first time today at visit to the brewery. As soon as I got home I went to the supermarket and bought myself a 6 pack of it! I loved it. A little sweeter than the bock but definately very drinkable.