Road Beers in Aggieland – Shiner Bock

Shiner Bock is a no frills, simple, and clean everyday beer that I plan to incorporate it into my everyday rotation since I enjoyed its casual and not confrontational essence. I was very impressed by its pure simplicity and refreshing accessibility, yet it still contained notes of depth from its craft roots. Shiner Bock has nice caramel notes that balance well with its slight maltiness, uniform carbonation, and  clean lager finish. My only real complaint actually stems from its greatest attribute: simplicity. While the beer is very enjoyable and easy to drink I can see some beer enthusiasts getting bored since it is easy to unlock all of its complexity and secrets from the first pour or so, but to most casual drinkers Shiner Bock rightfully stands among the greats in American brewing. This is the perfect beer to pair with the Americana food I enjoyed during my entire stay in Texas; from street tacos to the best BBQ in the country Shiner Bock held its own quite well and complimented nearly every dish I enjoyed.