Spoetzl Brewery, one of the oldest independent breweries in the US, is the shining star of Texas. The brewery is founded in 1909 by German and Czech immigrants who settled in Texas and decided to brew their own beers when they were unable to find the type of beer that had known and loved in their home countries. Spoetzl produced many other fine beers, but Shiner Bock, which is first brewed in 1913, is the best-known of the lot and over the years, has developed a loyal fan base that stretched across the whole of America.