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May 22, 2009 · A cultural icon of the Lone Star State turns 100 this year. Shiner Bock enjoys a large following among beer lovers around the country and its popularity is growing. The Spoetzl Brewery was one of only a few to survive prohibition and now it’s battling a surge of international brands and micro brews to keep its share of the market. Terry Gildea takes us to the small Texas town where it all began and continues today.
Spoetzl Brewery on the Web: www.shiner.com
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