Shiner Dunkelweizen is a crisp, hearty brew modeled after a Bavarian-style dunkelweizen, German for dark wheat. Shiner Dunkelweizen is fermented with an old-world technique called Kräusening, brewed to be smooth and rich without being heavy on the palate. Its subtle flavors come from the brew’s malted wheat and malted barley.

This beer uses the old Czech mashing technique of taking small portions of the mash and boiling, then mixing it back in the main mash. This technique, called ‘decotion’, takes a great deal more time... but develops the rich dark color and creates the body which is enjoyed in the finished beer.

Top honors include:

October, 2004
Great American Beer Festival
Bronze Medal, Shiner Winter Ale, American-Style Wheat Beer

May, 2004
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver Medal, Shiner Winter Ale, Specialty Wheat Beer

April 2004
World Beer Cup
Gold Award, Shiner Winter Ale, American-Style Wheat Beer

October 10, 2002
Great American Beer Festival
Bronze Medal, Shiner Winter Ale, American-Style Wheat Beer

October 5, 2001
Great American Beer Festival
Silver Medal, Shiner Winter Ale, American-Style Wheat Beer

April 11, 2000
Brewing Industry International Awards
Silver Medal, Shiner Winter Ale, Specialty Wheat Beers