Shiner Brewer's Pride Double IPA

Shiner beers come from the Spoetzel Brewery in Shiner, Texas (pop. 2,070). This 8.0% ABV double India Pale Ale is from their Brewer's Pride series of one-off beers.

The beer pours a bright amber in color. There is a tall, thick head of off-white to very light tan foam. The aroma is tropical, pineapple, coconut, citrus. The taste mostly follows the aromas, but adds in a bit of band-aid and is ruined. There is a moderately bitter finish, fought off by some sweetness in the malt. The beer drinks smooth. Shiner makes great lagers, but struggles with IPA's.