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How Shiner turned brewing heritage into Texas-made vodka, gin + more

Texans are an independent bunch, and Shiner has always celebrated that mindset with its one-of-a-kind beer, brewed right here in the Lone Star State.

Now, Shiner Texas Spirits is a natural next chapter in a legacy Texans already know and love.

Built on what the brand calls the Independent Spirit of Texas, Shiner Texas Spirits reflects a mindset of self-reliance, craftsmanship, and a commitment to doing things right — not fast, not easy. That philosophy runs through every bottle, every batch, and every decision made in the small town of Shiner, Texas.

From brewing legacy to distilling craft
For more than a century, the team behind K. Spoetzl Brewery & Distillery has honed its expertise crafting one of Texas’ most iconic beers: Shiner Bock. Generations of brewing experience taught the fundamentals of fermentation, patience, and flavor balance long before distilling entered the picture.

Today, that 100-plus years of technical knowledge carries forward into spirits production, bringing experience and passion to a brand-new portfolio. While Shiner Texas Spirits officially launched statewide in 2025, the hands behind them are anything but new to craft.

Made in Shiner, shaped by water and place
At the heart of the operation is place. Every drop of Shiner Texas Spirits is made in Shiner, Texas, using the same artesian well water that has defined Shiner beers for generations. From grain to glass, it reinforces a distinctly Texan story rooted in consistency, quality, and authenticity. In an era when many spirits brands outsource production, Shiner’s commitment to making spirits where the brand was born sets it apart.

Shiner Cinnamon 'Shine is perfect for winter.Photo courtesy of Shiner

Photo courtesy of Shiner

The Shiner Texas Spirits portfolio.

A spirits portfolio with a sense of soul
The inaugural portfolio introduces three distinct expressions, each showcasing a different side of Shiner’s distilling approach.

Shiner Texas Vodka is distilled more than ten times in a towering copper column still, resulting in a spirit that’s exceptionally clean and smooth. Light and subtly sweet on the nose, with hints of malted barley and warm grain, it delivers bright citrus notes and a silky finish designed for both sipping and cocktail versatility.

Proprietary yeast and artesian well water elevate the vodka beyond neutrality, creating a refined profile that has already proven itself in consumer taste tests.

Shiner Texas Gin leans into the landscape, capturing Texas through native botanicals and layered flavor. Batch-distilled in small runs, the gin features Hill Country Ashe juniper, ruby red grapefruit peel from the Rio Grande Valley, and San Saba pecans.

The result is bright and invigorating, balancing citrus and pine with a velvety texture and a clean, refreshing finish. It’s equally at home in a classic cocktail or with a modern Texas twist.

Completing the main trio is Shiner ’Shine, a four-grain spirit that respects tradition while remaining approachable.

Crafted with yellow dent corn, winter rye, malted wheat, and two-row barley, and double pot distilled in copper, it offers warm notes of corn sweetness, vanilla, caramel, and gentle spice. Full-bodied yet smooth, it’s bottled at 90 proof for balance and versatility.

Perfect for the holiday and winter season, Shiner Cinnamon 'Shine is infused with real cinnamon sticks and a touch of pure cane sugar. It's warm and spicy, with the fiery heat balanced by hints of caramel and toasted malt.

Rickhouse: Where Shiner’s spirit meets the Texas table
Beyond the bottles, the Shiner experience extends to the distillery grounds with Rickhouse, the on-site restaurant and bar.

Shiner Distillery Rickhouse lets you taste Shiner Texas Spirits at the source.Photo courtesy of Shiner

Rickhouse brings the same spirit of craftsmanship to the table, pairing house-made spirits and infusions with thoughtfully sourced Texas ingredients. It’s an immersive way to experience Shiner Texas Spirits at the source, and where cocktails, food, and place intersect.

Looking ahead
The distillery is already laying the groundwork for its next milestone: the launch of Shiner Texas Bourbon in 2026. Shaped by Texas heat, time, and tradition, the bourbon represents a highly anticipated evolution of the portfolio.

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Bagel News

Acclaimed Dan's Bagels opens new shop on Grapevine Southlake border

Dan's Bagels

Garlic bagels at Dan's Bagels

An acclaimed bagel name is opening a shop in Grapevine: Dan’s Bagels, which has built a loyal following over the past five years at its original shop in Trophy Club, has spun off a new location in Grapevine at 2647 Ira E. Woods Ave., in a former Besa's Pizza shop right on the border of Southlake.

Dan’s Bagels was founded by husband-and-wife Dan and Jennifer Hilbert, who've earned acclaim for their made-from-scratch sourdough bagels in Trophy Club, along with cream cheeses, sandwiches, and East Coast staples such as imported lox and Taylor ham.

What started as a couple testing bagel recipes at home during the pandemic has grown into a thriving bakery, now with three locations, including a second shop they opened in Fort Worth in November.

While the Fort Worth location was a franchise, Grapevine is a corporate-owned location using their “hub-and-spoke” model, meaning that the bagels will be made off-site at a brand-new Dan’s Bagels “hub” bakery in Southlake, then delivered to the Grapevine “spoke” store each morning.

The Southlake hub can produce between 5,000-7,000 bagels each day, eventually supplying up to five or six Dan’s Bagels locations. The 2,200-square-foot non-retail space uses an oven that can bake 560 bagels at once. The hub-and-spoke model benefits customers by ensuring that the same scratch-made bagels baked daily can be consistently delivered to all Dan’s Bagels locations.

The Hilberts plan to continue opening a mix of franchise and corporate-owned bagel shops using both the self-contained and “spoke” models, with hopes to have seven to 10 total locations by the end of 2026.

The new location in Grapevine has a small footprint, with customers having the option to wait outside or in their car and receive a text when their order is ready.

The outpost is currently in its soft-opening phase, with a grand opening planned for December 30, when the full menu will be offered.