Spoetzl Brewery revived Texas Special this month. Why now after all these years? And what is different in 2025?

I was driving north on Interstate 35 through Austin one recent afternoon when I passed a billboard for Shiner Bock, the popular beer brewed here in our home state. “The Original Texas G.O.A.T ...

A classic Texas beer brand is making a comeback after succumbing to post-Prohibition woes. The K. Spoetzl Brewery, best known ...

K. Spoetzl Brewery, home of Shiner, revived its historic Texas Special beer, a crowd-pleaser first brewed in 1933. Why it ...

Spoetzl said Texas Special, which was created to "celebrate the repeal of Prohibition," is an American-style lager. The Texas ...

Texas Special (4.4 % ABV): This American-style lager offers a crisp, refreshing taste with a smooth, easy finish. The aroma ...