First off I have to say, Shiner Bock is a good beer. And on the Macro Level – it is the best beer in Texas (not saying much though). I don’t think anybody will argue that.

Sticking with the macro-theme (because I could read off at least 25 beers that are much better, but the average person will have never heard of them), I think Shiner as a whole can compare to other brands quite well. Boulevard has a few great beers, but so does Shiner. It’s all a matter of taste.

TB, one suggestion to try out this New Year’s would be Pyramid’s Sno-Cap. It’s a winter ale and probably the best one that I’ve had all year. The winter ales are a close second to the Octoberfest season.

I’m a huge fan, but I haven’t seen it around lately.

That Aggieville was one of the last places one could get Michelob Dark (in kegs) before they discontinued in the ’90s.

Is that true?

Starting local: Really like Boulevard Wheat, Boulevard Pale Ale, Boulevard Nutcracker, Boulevard Nutcracker Ale, Boulevard ZON, Tallgrass Wheat and Tallgrass Pale Ale

Texas: St. Arnold Wheat, just about any offering from Shiner (except for the Leicht, mostly because I don’t usually like light beer that well)

Generally: Paulaner Hefeweizen, Paulaner Oktoberfest, Negra Modelo, Red Stripe, Fat Tire, several of Left Hand’s offerings

I’m sure I’m missing some.

is another favorite of mine. It’s hard to find though.

The London Porter, ESB, and the 1854 are phenominal. The ESB is easy enough to find, but the other two I have to search for. And they’re not the cheapest either.