Shiner Adding Dually Double IPA & Dandelion Honey Kolsch

Today I’m excited to bring you an early look at two brand‑new 2026 beers coming from Shiner / Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, one of the most historic and beloved breweries in the American craft beer landscape. Shiner continues to expand its creative lineup with bold new styles, modern flavor profiles, and limited‑release offerings that push the brewery into fresh territory while still honoring its Texas roots.

The first new release is Dually, a double dry‑hopped double IPA that promises to deliver a massive hop punch and a big, modern craft‑beer aroma profile. Dually will clock in at a bold 9% ABV, placing it firmly in the high‑gravity, hop‑forward category that IPA fans crave. With its double dry‑hopping and double IPA structure, Dually is positioned to be one of Shiner’s most intensely aromatic and flavor‑packed IPAs to date. This 2026 release will be packaged in 12‑oz cans, making it accessible, shareable, and perfect for fans of big, juicy, resinous, or citrus‑forward hop character.

Joining Dually is a completely different but equally intriguing 2026 release: Dandelion Honey Kölsch. This beer will be a Kölsch‑style ale brewed with dandelion, honey, and natural flavors, offering a lighter, floral, subtly sweet, and refreshing profile. At 4.5% ABV, this Kölsch‑style beer is designed to be crisp, sessionable, and perfect for warm‑weather drinking. The addition of honey and dandelion gives it a unique twist that sets it apart from traditional Kölsch offerings, adding a soft botanical note and a gentle sweetness that should appeal to fans of lighter craft beer styles. Dandelion Honey Kölsch will be packaged in 12‑oz bottles, continuing Shiner’s tradition of offering its specialty releases in classic bottle formats.

Together, Dually and Dandelion Honey Kölsch showcase the wide range of Shiner’s 2026 brewing program, from bold, hop‑driven double IPAs to delicate, floral, honey‑accented Kölsch‑style ales. These releases highlight Spoetzl Brewery’s ongoing commitment to innovation, variety, and flavor exploration while still delivering the drinkability and craftsmanship that Shiner fans expect.

As always, official release details, distribution timing, and full tasting notes will follow as Shiner continues to roll out its 2026 lineup. But for now, consider this your first official preview of two exciting new beers that will help define Shiner’s presence in the 2026 craft beer market.

Stay tuned for more Shiner / Spoetzl Brewery 2026 release updates, packaging reveals, and tasting‑note breakdowns as they become available.

Label Text Shiner Dandelion Honey Kolsch:

““BORN TO LIVE FREE, riding on a breeze on a summer night tucked back in the weeds, guess that’s just me, in a bed of roses, I’m the one growin’ up on the wilder side, so if you’re tired of thorns, I’m a little more Dandelion.” — Ella Langley“

About Shiner / Spoetzl Brewery:

The Spoetzl Brewery was founded in Shiner, Texas (population 2,069), in 1909, by Czech and  German immigrants brewing beer with old-world traditions and recipes for Central Texas. Since then, the brewery has grown to be one of the largest independent craft brewers in the country with beers available in all 50 states and Mexico. To this day, every drop of the award-winning beer is brewed right in Shiner, TX, where it all started 115 years ago.

Shiner beer is brewed in Shiner, Texas by Spoetzl Brewery. The brewery has been in operation since 1909. Shiner beers include Shiner Bock, Shiner Light Blonde, Shiner ¡Órale!, and more.

Shiner Bock

An American-style amber lager with 4.4% ABV and 13 IBU
Brewed with roasted barley malt and German hops
Originally seasonal, but has been available year-round since 1973

Other Shiner beers

Shiner Light Blonde: A light beer with a crisp finish
Shiner Premium: A traditional golden lager with a crisp taste and slight sweetness
Shiner ¡Órale!: A Mexican-style cerveza brewed with agave
Shiner Ruby Redbird: A tart, crisp, and refreshing lager with a kick of ginger and citrus
Shiner Prickly Pear: A crisp lager brewed with cactus fruit
Shiner 1909: A pre-prohibition lager inspired by the ingredients Shiner used in 1909

Shiner/Spoetzl are owned by The Gambrinus Company. Founded in 1986, The Gambrinus Company is a family-owned company with headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. Gambrinus sells and markets craft beers from two independent craft breweries—the historic Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas and the Trumer Brewery in Berkeley, California.

Shiner is a beer brand made by the Spoetzl Brewery, the oldest independent brewery in Texas. Established in 1909 by German and Czech immigrants, the brewery is located in the small town of Shiner, Texas. While the brewery has expanded its operations over the years, all Shiner beer is still brewed in its founding town. 

History
1909: The brewery is founded by a group of immigrants who craved Old-World-style beer. They were assisted by Bavarian brewmaster Kosmos Spoetzl, for whom the brewery is named.

Prohibition: The Spoetzl Brewery was one of the few to survive Prohibition by producing “near beer” and ice.
1970s: Shiner’s popularity spread beyond its small town, gaining a following among music and beer lovers in Austin.
1993: The beer crossed state lines for the first time, expanding into 14 states.
1989-present: The brewery has been owned by The Gambrinus Company, a family-owned business from San Antonio. 

Flagship beers
Shiner Bock: This American-style amber lager is the brewery’s most famous product. It was first brewed in 1913, and its popularity led to it becoming a year-round offering in 1973.
Shiner Premium: This traditional golden lager is inspired by the brewery’s original 1909 recipe. 

Other offerings
In addition to its flagship beers, the Spoetzl Brewery
 produces a wide range of seasonal and year-round brews, including: 
Shiner Light Blonde
Shiner Black Lager
Shiner Prickly Pear
Shiner Ruby Redbird
Shiner ¡Órale! (a Mexican-style cerveza)
Shiner Sea Salt & Lime
Shiner Rodeo (a series of non-alcoholic beers) 

Brewery today
Independent craft brewer: Shiner is one of the largest independent craft brewers in the United States.
Spirits: In 2023, the Spoetzl Brewery expanded its offerings to include craft spirits, such as whiskey, gin, and vodka.
Brewery tours: The brewery offers tours where visitors can see the brewing facilities, learn about its history, and sample different beers.

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