Laninga's Travel Blog

The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas has been making beer for over a century.  But only in the last decade or two has it gained in popularity.  Shiner’s beer (theri product name) is popular all over the US (except Hawaii) and several foreign countries. In fact, it now is the 5th largest brewery in the US.

Since we were parked nearby, we took a brewery tour, along with our friends Jack and Sylvia Napolis.  It was an interesting tour, and capped off by a tasting session of the different beers they brew.  Yum!

At the visitor entrance with Jack and Sylvia

A view of the old brewery with new additions

Large storage for grains and hops

And this is how it’s made

Inside the company store

Beautifully polished brewing kettles

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