Shiner 99
This is not my first time to have Shiner 99. I bought a couple six packs when it first came out and still have one unopened as a collectors item. I’m revisiting this beer due to the overwhelming praise my co-workers give it. Shiner 99 is a Munich style helles lager brewed to celebrate the 99 years the little brewery in Shiner has been open. It was brewed in limited quantity for 2008 only. So if you’re reading this and haven’t already tried Shiner 99 you probably don’t have much more time to find a six pack unless Shiner decides to make this a permanent brew like they did with the Shiner 97.
Shiner 99 is a beautiful bright golden beer, with little to no head when poured. The malted hops give it a subtle yet pleasing aroma. There is no hint of bitterness with this beer. The only flavor is the great malted hop taste. There is a slight thickness to it but it’s hardly noticeable when drinking. A clean finish and a mild aftertaste make this a very easy drinking beer. I couldn’t find the exact alcohol content of this beer but it seems quite low. I’m guessing hovering around the 5% alcohol mark. This is surprising due to the thickness.
Overall this is probably the finest beer Shiner has ever made and it would be a shame to not make this a permanent addition to the brewery’s already stellar offerings. The only thing I can ask is that there be a little more hoppiness to give it a more robust flavor, and this is really just nit picking. If you like Shiner 99 or missed it and are looking for something similar, I hate to disappoint you but, there isn’t much in the same league. If you found Shiner 99 a little too mild, I suggest you try Sapporo. It has the same malted hop flavor but is much more bold, alcoholic, and unfortunately, much more bitter.
Rating: 5
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