Shiner Dunkelweizen is a crisp, hearty brew modeled after a Bavarian-style dunkelweizen, German for dark wheat. Shiner Winter Ale is fermented with an old-world technique called Kräusening, brewed to be smooth and rich without being heavy on the palate. Its subtle flavors come from the brew’s malted wheat and malted barley.
This beer uses the old Czech mashing technique of taking small portions of the mash and boiling, then mixing it back in the main mash. This technique, called ‘decotion’, takes a great deal more time... but develops the rich dark color and creates the body which is enjoyed in the finished beer.
Top honors include:
October, 2004
Great American Beer Festival
Bronze Medal, Shiner Winter Ale, American-Style Wheat Beer
May, 2004
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver Medal, Shiner Winter Ale, Specialty Wheat Beer
April 2004
World Beer Cup
Gold Award, Shiner Winter Ale, American-Style Wheat Beer
October 10, 2002
Great American Beer Festival
Bronze Medal, Shiner Winter Ale, American-Style Wheat Beer
October 5, 2001
Great American Beer Festival
Silver Medal, Shiner Winter Ale, American-Style Wheat Beer
April 11, 2000
Brewing Industry International Awards
Silver Medal, Shiner Winter Ale, Specialty Wheat Beers
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by jerrymorrison from lockhart, TX, USA who has tried this beer once. (11/16/2008 10:47:16 PM)
"A deep amber colored body with decent carbonation and a mid sized white cap. Aroma of roasted malts and a little earthy. Taste of caramel and roasted malts but there was a metallic presence that spoils it. Overall its is an o.k. brew but not one i would try again. Shiners winter version of this beer is alot better than the regular dunkel it is brewed with pecans and peaches and that gives it a really nice taste. Even though there was still a metallic twinge to it I found it to be much more enjoyable. i would rate the winter version at 3.7. try the winter version if you can find it. I hope that the winter version is given its own review space since its revised seasonal flavors make it a different beer."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.2 Unit Cost: $1.6 per Pint
[2] Review by Chef Chad from Grand Junction, CO, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/14/2007 6:15:12 PM)
"It was Just ok. I think My bottle was a bit off. I had it at a old Chicago as a part of thier winter beer tour??? I am falling out of my Dunkel drinking faze but I will try this one again to be sure..."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $4.25 Unit Cost: $5.67 per Pint
[3] Review by staleyiv from Newnan, GA, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (12/24/2006 11:50:31 PM)
"Aroma is hearty with faint overtones of ripened banana and dark plum with maybe some figs coming through and is very clean and inviting. The appearance is a deep mahogany to sherry in color with a large and frothy head on top that is light-tan in color and diminishes to a light and thin lacing that sticks to the glass. The mouthfeel is medium to full-bodied with decent malty complexity as well as balance with a palate that is smooth and creamy. The flavor is malty, bready, sweet, robust, as well as a bit spicy to some extent and maybe a bit nutty with an aftertaste that is of sweet malt and a finish that is robust but light, well-rounded but smooth and pretty good. Overall, nice attempt at the style but does not hold a candle to Spaten's Fransikaner dunkel weizen; a less than sensational brew here but very drinkable... "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.05 Unit Cost: $1.4 per Pint
[4] Review by dtvman from Colorado, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (5/8/2006 7:27:55 PM)
"This did not leave much of an impression on me. The head was rather thin. The color was a bit lighter than I would expect from a Dunkel. The flavor was slightly sweet but mostly kind of sharp. Sort of missed the mark on this one."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.25 Unit Cost: $1.67 per Pint
[5] Review by beerguy101 from Newark, CA, USA who has tried this beer once. (2/27/2006 10:46:35 PM)
"This dunkleweizen pours a dark brown color form a 12oz bottle. Large to medium sized white foamy head. Aroma is malty and sweet, maybe a hint of caramel. A light to medium bodied dunkel. Malts are caramel and sweet. Not much else. Sweet malts and kind of bland. Soft carbonation. Smooth taste. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly sweet. "
Aroma:
5/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.8)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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