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Shine On: 100 Years of Shiner Beer (Beers)

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Under most circumstances, I would much rather be sipping on a cold beer than reading about it. But in this case, the read is every bit as refreshig as the subject matter. The story presented here is less about the process of beer-making and more about a group of hard-working people, working in and exporting a piece of their community bottle by bottle, unwilling to compromise even when the money wagon backs up to the loading dock. The writing is colorful and full of rich detail about the history of Shiner, the brewery, as well as the town in Texas that bears the same name. The design is fresh and has the feel of a hand-designed, wood and lead letter-pressed folio, full of old photographs and ephemera probably dug out old file cabinets. You can almost smell the dust and barley when you page through it. This book is definitley worth digesting if you are into Texas history, the craft of beer-making, branding and maintaining a small business, or all of the above.

Shine On is a great coffee table book with plenty of pictures and history. As other reviews have stated, the book covers a good chunk of the town and resident's history while telling the story of "The Little Brewery in Shiner." Overall Mike Renfro has put together a great history, which if you've spent any time looking is impossible to find anywhere on the Internet.

This is a great anthropological look into the history of Shiner, TX and its famous brew. While the story here is uniquely Shiner, the great part is that it could be any small town, since great stories and interesting characters are found everywhere. It's the town and townsfolk that make Shine On great. It just so happens that beer is the vehicle. Overall, a great way to celebrate this slice of Americana (Texasana?) and the generations of Shinerites who quench our thirst, throughout Texas and beyond.

Hope to be there for the big centennial!

This was a gift and the recipient loves it! Very informative with great pictures and insight to the area.Shine On: 100 Years of Shiner Beer

I gave this book to my son in law for Christmas, he is a big Shiner fan and he loved the book.

Bought as a gift. The recipient loved it. I would like one for myself. Large, Beautiful book. Many pictures and complete history.

Awesome, captivating tribute to the Spoetzel brewery,as well as the city of Shiner. Couldn't put it down; nicely written.

For fans of Shiner Bock beer this is a fun book. Great history and photos. Not sure if it would be of interest to people outside of Texas, or those unfamiliar with the beer but if Shiner is one of your favorite beers, regardless of where you live, you'll like this book.

If you are a fan of Beer, Texas, Shiner,Texas or history, you'll love this book.

We gave this as a housewarming present to people who love this beer. All the pictures and info in the book are nice.