Hello all! It has been far to long since we've talked to one another. But I'm on a lull of activity in my academic pursuits this weekend, so I figure a little drinkin' is in order. I've been eying this brew in the grocery store for a few weeks now, but I'm on a bit budget lately and have been drinking my homebrews. Luckily for my conscience, there were enough new, different beers that I could justify getting a “pick 6”. Also, this is my first non-wheat review, so it'll be a bit of a learning experience. Beer that in mind whilst you gaze upon my eloquence.

Oh my god, this smells like coffee and beef jerky. I'm in manly heaven. Not in a gay way, though. I can smell a healthy bit of chocolate malt as well. The head has a very nice light brown sugar color that is persistent but without much lacing. And this beer is damn dark. When Shiner says “black lager”, they mean it. But enough giber jabber about smells and looks. I'm not talking about your mom, after all.

It has a nice lager taste to it. The body is fairly thin, while being very flavorful. You can really taste the chocolate and crystal malts that give the Bohemian Black Lager those coffee and chocolate undertones. It actually tastes very similar to New Belgium's 1554 black lager. But it is definitely a Shiner beer. It has that certain aftertaste that I just can't quite put my finger on. If you've had their Bock, you know what I'm talking about.

This is a very nice beer that I am pretty sure is only available for a limited time. Pick it up if you can, as well as any other black lagers or ales you can find. They are a really excellent style that is an excellent winter beer. It just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, like Valentines day. Try some when you're eating something heavy, like steak or shepherds pie. 88/100.