Was in Blowing Rock N.C. this last week and about fell out of my chair when I looked up and my eyes befell a holy sight. It had a halo around it (with backlight). I got the barkeeps attention and asked in a breathless way "My God is that a Shiner". To which he uncerimoniously said "yeah, ya want one". Want one, man that's all the guys talk about on TFL, I'd be a communist if I didn't try it! He reached in the cooler, popped it open and sat it before me. I grasped the bottle and inhaled the aroma then said a prayer "God please don't let this thing be as good as my Johnson's Brown, I don't want to drive this far to get my beer"! Slowly I put the drink to my mouth and held some in my mouth. Yep beats the hell out of any other beer except my Johnson's Brown. Thank you Lord! Gentlemen, I'll take a shiner anyday but I still love my Johnson Brown. I'll make a deal with you. If you send me your address plus shipping I'll send you a Johnson brown,the beer is on me. But be warned, Charlotte is a long way from Texas and if it hooks you it could get to be an expensive habit! Anyway to all you Texans, thanks for letting me know about the Shiner!
I got my first Shiner!
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Gunslinger
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Shiner Bock, the official beer of TFL. 
I'm kind of a Red Dog man myself...~ducking as TFLers throw boots, Cowboys Memorabilia mugs and dirty socks at me~.
I did and do drink Shiner. It's good but I can't afford it at my wage level.
Hey...I'll take a Jonson Brown. I collect beer bottles [[after I drink the beer!]]
Worst I ever had was some Mogollon Rim Beer from AZ...nasty stuff made from bull nettles and cow manure methinks. My favorite bottle is one I got North of here in a town called 'Neiderwald' Tx...light green bottle with a rattlesnake painted on it...called rattlesnake beer. tasted like rattlesnake pee. The store it was at was a mile from my ranch...all gone now.
but if the offer is up?
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I did and do drink Shiner. It's good but I can't afford it at my wage level.
Hey...I'll take a Jonson Brown. I collect beer bottles [[after I drink the beer!]]
Worst I ever had was some Mogollon Rim Beer from AZ...nasty stuff made from bull nettles and cow manure methinks. My favorite bottle is one I got North of here in a town called 'Neiderwald' Tx...light green bottle with a rattlesnake painted on it...called rattlesnake beer. tasted like rattlesnake pee. The store it was at was a mile from my ranch...all gone now.
but if the offer is up?
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Mike Irwin
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sumabich,
If you would please, tell the crew EXACTLY WHERE you aquired this Shiner. I have family that lives in Banner Elk, NC. and am in Blowing Rock/Boone quite frequently. I think it is a shame that you and others continue to taunt us who have not yet enjoyed a shiner. All I hear is shiner this, shiner that and never where y'all get the friggin' shiners!!
So.. if you would kindly share your good fortunes, do so with the intention of sharing where others might find that good fortune as well.
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If you would please, tell the crew EXACTLY WHERE you aquired this Shiner. I have family that lives in Banner Elk, NC. and am in Blowing Rock/Boone quite frequently. I think it is a shame that you and others continue to taunt us who have not yet enjoyed a shiner. All I hear is shiner this, shiner that and never where y'all get the friggin' shiners!!
So.. if you would kindly share your good fortunes, do so with the intention of sharing where others might find that good fortune as well.
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I found Shiner here in middle GA! My usual package store didn't carry it. Then last Saturday, I found it in the cooler of two (TWO!) different liquor stores!
Well! ... I guess we ain't poor white trash no mo'! Now, if I could just get the Class Six Store to carry it, maybe I could afford it!
KaMaKaZe, if someone would post the Shiner website URL, they show a list of retail outlets, by state. I used to have the website until somebody stepped on my hard drive and I lost everything.
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Well! ... I guess we ain't poor white trash no mo'! Now, if I could just get the Class Six Store to carry it, maybe I could afford it!
KaMaKaZe, if someone would post the Shiner website URL, they show a list of retail outlets, by state. I used to have the website until somebody stepped on my hard drive and I lost everything.
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For identification purposes: http://beer.trash.net/beers/577.html & Shiner Home Page
With as much as everyone seems to love this beer I'll have to find a place to buy it online.
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With as much as everyone seems to love this beer I'll have to find a place to buy it online.
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I think this tells me all I need to know!
<A HREF="http://www.shiner.com" TARGET=_blank>
</A>
Now if I could only figure out if the nearest Kroger or Publix carries it.. hmm..
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<A HREF="http://www.shiner.com" TARGET=_blank>
Now if I could only figure out if the nearest Kroger or Publix carries it.. hmm..
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God, Guns and Guts made this country a great country!
oberkommando sez:
"We lost the first and third and now they are after the Second!(no pun intended)"
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Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have stayed away from this topic long enough. I have been on TFL for almost a year now and all I hear about is shiner. I had the opportunity to try some while visiting a friend in Franklin, TENN.
Before I tell you what I thought of it I'd like to tell you about the brews in New England. The oldest brewing traditions produce the best brews. Sam Adams, Ipswich ale, Wachusett, Post Road, Samuel Smiths, Tremont, Boston brewhouse,Harpoon and hundreds more. I am lucky in the sense that I can drink any of these anytime I want. Most of my friends in the south are limited to pale and dusty lagers.
When I tasted Shiner I could see the attraction, BUT I would cordially like to invite you all to Mass and I promise to change your tastebuds forever. There are at least 15 brewery tours in my area alone. Its similar to the way I can't buy all the wonderful handguns y'all can down south. You bring me guns and I'll buy you beer.
Friends don't let friends drink bitter beer.
Sorry, I had to do it.
(Flamesuit on)
FIRE AWAY
jeepster
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I have stayed away from this topic long enough. I have been on TFL for almost a year now and all I hear about is shiner. I had the opportunity to try some while visiting a friend in Franklin, TENN.
Before I tell you what I thought of it I'd like to tell you about the brews in New England. The oldest brewing traditions produce the best brews. Sam Adams, Ipswich ale, Wachusett, Post Road, Samuel Smiths, Tremont, Boston brewhouse,Harpoon and hundreds more. I am lucky in the sense that I can drink any of these anytime I want. Most of my friends in the south are limited to pale and dusty lagers.
When I tasted Shiner I could see the attraction, BUT I would cordially like to invite you all to Mass and I promise to change your tastebuds forever. There are at least 15 brewery tours in my area alone. Its similar to the way I can't buy all the wonderful handguns y'all can down south. You bring me guns and I'll buy you beer.
Friends don't let friends drink bitter beer.
Sorry, I had to do it.
(Flamesuit on)
FIRE AWAY
jeepster
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Jack Straw
New member
KaMaKaZe
I get mine @ Publix (Hwy 92, Woodstock); keep your eyes open.
mmmmm...Shiner...
Jack
I get mine @ Publix (Hwy 92, Woodstock); keep your eyes open.
mmmmm...Shiner...
Jack
Sumabich,
Welcome to the club! Just make sure your Shiner's fresh!
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Ottergal,
And a tip o' the Stetson to ya!
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dvc,
I kinda suggest you capitalize that Shiner.
Here, unclench that fist and get a grip - a grip on a nice cold Shiner Bock!
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All,
Well, folks, it's time for lunch! And, of course, a nice cold Shiner Bock!
Umm, UMM!
Ref www.Shiner.com
Hmmm. A ShinerFest on October 14th! In fact, it's the official
Shiner Bocktober Fest!
http://www.shiner.com/bocktoberfest2000/
Give a friend a Shiner!
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Welcome to the club! Just make sure your Shiner's fresh!
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Ottergal,
And a tip o' the Stetson to ya!
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dvc,
I kinda suggest you capitalize that Shiner.
Here, unclench that fist and get a grip - a grip on a nice cold Shiner Bock!
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All,
Well, folks, it's time for lunch! And, of course, a nice cold Shiner Bock!
Umm, UMM!
Ref www.Shiner.com
Hmmm. A ShinerFest on October 14th! In fact, it's the official
Shiner Bocktober Fest!
http://www.shiner.com/bocktoberfest2000/
Give a friend a Shiner!
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jeepster, no offense, but if you think I would leave Texas to go to Mass. for anything, let's just say it ain't gonna happen. The beer might as well be in N.Y., N.J., or Ca.
sumabich, your Johnson Brown might be better, but nobody from Texas is going to admit it. We lived with Lone Star and, oh God, Pearl for so long that Shiner was manna from heaven. We would never forsake the blessing of Shiner for fear that we might be condemed to the days of Pearl again.
sumabich, your Johnson Brown might be better, but nobody from Texas is going to admit it. We lived with Lone Star and, oh God, Pearl for so long that Shiner was manna from heaven. We would never forsake the blessing of Shiner for fear that we might be condemed to the days of Pearl again.