Lent Beer
Here's something I won't be giving up for Lent ... I'm delighted to report the following about my domestic beer of choice - Shiner Bock:
Shiner Bock — Shiner's flagship beer. Bock has been brewed since 1913, almost as long as the Spoetzl Brewery has been in business. However, it wasn't until a few decades ago that Shiner began producing Bock year-round. Bock was considered a lent beer, and therefore was only made around that season.Source: Wikipedia entry for "Spoetzl Brewery" (emphasis added).
Here's more:
Shiner: The town was named after Henry Shiner, who donated 250 acres to get it started in 1887.Source: Dallas Morning News story "Deciphering the label of a Shiner Bock", May 30, 2008 (emphasis added).
Bock: A type of wheat-based lager, this beer was popular among monks who needed sustenance during the fasting season of Lent.
Spoetzl Brewery: Kosmos Spoetzl was the Bavarian brewmaster who bought the brewery in 1915 and started brewing what would become Shiner Bock.
So, I'm going to follow the example of the monks who drank bock during Lent, and continue to drink Shiner Bock throughout the Lenten season. Because I'm going to need some sustenance during my fast from sweets and soda pop.
+:-)
posted by Pro Ecclesia 6:59 PM
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4 Comments:
Hey, now there's a Lenten resolution I can get behind!
Jay, you're killing me. (You and The Curt Jester -- as one who typically gives up meat and alcohol during Lent, I may have to consider new sacrifices next season. =)
I love this, I've never tried Shiner Bock so I'll have to pick up a six pack and get started!
Shiner Bock... a good bock-style lager. While not my favorite beer, it serves as my stand-by when I'm back home in Texas. My personal opinion is that it should take over the position of "National Beer of Texas" from Lonestar.
Other fine (superior IMHO) bocks and dopplebocks that hail from Deutchland inlude Salvator (probably the best known example), Optimator, and Celebrator (my personal fav in this category).
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