Shiner Oktoberfest
What the brewers say
“Made with the highest quality malts, along with German-grown Hallertau Tradition and Hersbrucker hops.”
What our panel thought
“Dark rye bread with a touch of earthy hops offer an intriguing first aroma. That blend continues into the flavor, with a building complexity of hop character: earthy, but spicy and herbal, too. This one doesn’t try to soothe the palate.”
What our editors thought
“Burnt-toast nose pushes one notch past done and into singed crust. The sweet caramel sip offers short-term pleasure, and a mid-strong hop note eventually balances.”