Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner)
Gambrinus Company, Shiner, Texas
The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, brews Shiner Bock and other Shiner beers and also distills spirits. It was founded in 1909 as the Shiner Brewing Association and taken over by Kosmos Spoetzl in 1914-15. The Gambrinus Company owns it, and it runs daily tours.
- Company
- Gambrinus Company
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 1909
- Employees
- Not stated
- Industry
- Food and beverage
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
What is made here
Shiner beers including Shiner Bock, Light and Premium, plus spirits such as Shiner 'Shine and Texas Vodka.
Facts
| Address | 603 East Brewery Street, Shiner, Texas 77984 (company: shiner.com) |
|---|---|
| Products | Brews Shiner Bock, Shiner Light, Shiner Premium and seasonals; also distills Shiner 'Shine, Texas Vodka and Texas Gin (company: shiner.com) |
| Founding | Founded in 1909 as the Shiner Brewing Association; Kosmos Spoetzl co-leased it in 1914 and bought it in 1915 (reference: en.wikipedia.org) |
| Output | 100,000 US beer barrels in 1994 (reference: en.wikipedia.org) |
| Tours | Daily brewery tours 12:00-4:30 pm; packages from $35 for guests 21+ (company: shiner.com) |
Figures are as stated by the source named next to each one. Company figures are the company's own claims.
Can you visit?
Yes: Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner) Tour has hours, booking and age rules checked on the operator's site.
Sources
- Shiner: Visit (company, checked November 12, 2026)
- Wikipedia: Spoetzl Brewery (reference, checked November 12, 2026)
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