Beer: Shiner Cheer

Brewery: Spoetzl Brewery Shiner, Texas

Overview: Shiner Cheer is Spoetzl's offering to the holiday brew montage.  With a peach and pecan focus, it is not as wintery focused as some others, but targeted towards the Texas holiday drinker.

Aroma:Peaches are dominant, but a little super sweet undertones almost like a peach jelly instead of fresh peaches.

Appearance: Clear brown with a quickly falling tan head that poured about an inch to two before collapsing in large bubbles.

Flavor: The sweet peach is noticeable on the first sip, but is quickly balanced out by a strong malt profile, even hinting at some roasted flavors in there, perhaps from the pecans.  Some of the acidity of the pecans is evident, and it leaves some of the sweet syrupy flavor in the finish.

Overall Impression: I like this beer from a drinkability standpoint, but I would much rather drink this as a September beverage than December.  Still, it is an easily available go to beer for an alternative to my highly spiced favorites.  I'm confused why Shiner felt compelled to add caramel coloring to this beer (which makes me wonder the original color).  I do find it has a nice balance for a beer and is not overly fruity like a Pyramid Apricot or other fruit beers, but at the same time, other than aroma, that really costs it in bringing through a distinct flavor from the peaches and pecans.  Another drinkable offering from the folks at Shiner.

Vitals:
Style Fruit Beer
Price $7.49/six-pack
Found In Grocery Store Beer Aisle
Alcohol Content 5.4% by volume
Availability Winter Seasonal
Bitterness 22 IBU

Rating:  90