K. Spoetzl Brewery & Distillery

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Well, it was a fine Texas morning when I fired up my steel horse and rode down to Shiner, Texas, in pursuit of two sacred things—a frosty beer and a meal fit for a cowboy.
I knew I was in the right place when the smell of slow-smoked brisket drifted through the air like a beacon of hope. When i pulled up to the brewery, parked my mighty steed,and strode inside like I owned the place. No sooner had I grabbed my first sip of that golden Shiner nectar than I locked eyes with what could only be described as the mother of all baked potatoes. This was no ordinary spud—it was a mountain of buttery, cheesy goodness crowned with a pile of brisket that looked like it had been blessed by the barbecue gods themselves.
Now, I didn’t come all this way just to eat like some city boy with manners. No, sir. I tackled that potato with the ferocity of a rodeo bull rider, knowing full well that there was no elegant way to consume something of this magnitude. I was elbows deep in brisket when the band fired up—a sound so sweet it had folks swaying in their seats. Then, just when I thought things couldn't get better, a group of American Legion riders pulled up, looking like the kind of folks who had stories worth hearing. So,wiping the last bit of barbecue sauce off his chin, moseyed over and soon found myself swapping tales, laughing, and feeling that unbeatable camaraderie that comes when good folks come together over bikes, beers, and brisket.
As the sun dipped lower, I leaned back, satisfied, knowing i had lived the kind of day country songs were written about. And as I climbed back onto my Indian motorcycle, one final thought crossed my mind: Ain’t nothing better than riding Texas on a full stomach 🤠

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Great tour, tasty beer and food, and a very friendly staff! The goody bag wasn't great but the free beer  was awesome! This was one of the best tours we've done for a brewery or a distillery. (We did the brewery tour here.) Highly recommend sticking around to enjoy some of the food from the cafe while enjoying your beer. Nice outdoor setting to just relax in. Also, if you can, fill out a postcard for them to send to our troops at bases in the U.S. and abroad. It's so nice that Shiner has that program. 🇺🇸👏

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Loved the tour of the brewery and the history! There is a fee for the tours, but you do receive free beer. One of my favorite beers is Shiner Bock! After visiting and trying some of their others on tap, I now have  some more favorites! And they now have a distillery! It's the tour that's worth the detour!!

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Awesome little big brewery in a cute little town. Both the brewery and Distillery tours are great and all the beers were delicious. Great outdoor seating area and live music.

The BBQ is fantastic. Definitely worth the trip.

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Wonderful tour of an incredible craft brewery that’s been around since 1909. Great history of how this amazing company got its start in Texas. Highly recommend the tour which charges but includes tokens for free beer which gives you the opportunity to try several of their 15+ beers. While you are there, I also would recommend you try their incredible BBQ brisket sandwich or meal and side dishes. You can even listen to live music on the weekends. Shiner is a great town with friendly people so it’s a great reason to visit and learn some history about its start.

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