Spoetzl Brewery
4.8 (931 on Google)
About Spoetzl Brewery
Spoetzl Brewery is the home brewery of Shiner beer, in Shiner, Texas. Its website says Shiner has been brewed here since 1909 and calls it Texas's oldest independent brewery. Google describes it as a historic brewery with tours, tastings and a gift shop.
The beers include Shiner Bock, Shiner Light, Shiner Premium, Shiner Kosmos Reserve and Shiner Prickly Pear. The website says Shiner Premium is inspired by the original recipe from 1909. It also lists a Bohemian Black Lager.
The grounds hold more than the brewery. The website lists a distillery tour, an on site barbecue restaurant and a bar and restaurant called Rickhouse. It also mentions a biergarten.
Its events page lists live music. More people have reviewed Spoetzl Brewery on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Shiner on this site.
From Spoetzl Brewery's own website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Does Spoetzl Brewery offer tours?
Yes. Google describes weekday tours with tastings. Its website has a Book a Tour button and lists tour times through the week.
Is there food at Spoetzl Brewery?
Its website lists K. Spoetzl BBQ Co. as an on site restaurant serving Texas-style slow-smoked barbecue. It also lists Rickhouse, a bar and restaurant in Shiner.
Is there a gift shop?
Yes. Google lists a gift shop alongside the tours and tastings.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
Shiner Bock Brewery is also in Shiner, listed at 0 miles. Brochs's Ice House, a beer store in Hallettsville, is 13.5 miles away.
Answers come from Spoetzl Brewery's website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
Before you visit Spoetzl Brewery
Expect a working brewery that is set up for visitors. Book a tour through shiner.com, which has booking buttons for the brewery and the distillery. Check the site for current tour times and events before you go.
Food is close at hand. The site lists an on site barbecue restaurant and Rickhouse, a separate bar and restaurant. Look at their pages for the days each one is open.
Shiner Bock Brewery is also in Shiner, listed at 0 miles. Brochs's Ice House, a beer store in Hallettsville, is 13.5 miles away, which makes it a longer second stop.