# Shiner 97 Bohemian Black Lager **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 2, 2007, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiner-97-bohemian-black-lager/421264 "2007-10-02T15:13:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![phungi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phungi/32/395_2.png) [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiner-97-bohemian-black-lager/421264/1 "2007-10-02T15:13:41Z")
I loved loved loved this Anniversary Beer from Shiner, which had a limited 1-year run. I read on a blog that > [@](#): > > If you can wait just a bit longer, you’ll have another beer to add to this list. Shiner 97, which I seem to recall you liking, is coming back. Shiner’s interpretation of schwarzbier was very popular as a limited-run anniversary beer and the Spoetzl brewery has decided to bring it back as a full-time addition to the Shiner family. It will now be called Shiner Bohemian Black Lager and will be available on tap in mid-October and in stores November 1. ---
**Author:** ![pravnik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@pravnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pravnik)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiner-97-bohemian-black-lager/421264/2 "2007-10-02T15:50:56Z")
Sweet. ---
**Author:** ![aktep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f0a364/32.png) [@aktep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aktep)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiner-97-bohemian-black-lager/421264/3 "2007-10-02T16:08:55Z")
Excellent. 98 was so disappointing after 97. ---
**Author:** ![phungi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phungi/32/395_2.png) [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiner-97-bohemian-black-lager/421264/4 "2007-12-17T20:26:32Z")
Still trying to find this in the Philadelphia area. I have tried special order through Total Wine in Delaware (who carries Shiner Bock) and even local Beer Distributors, but no luck thus far. Interestingly, the PLCB lists the beer on their [list of registered brands](http://www.lcb.state.pa.us/webapp/registered_brands.asp) and is also available at [this store](http://3sonsdogsandsuds.com/main.asp?ID=7) near Pittsburgh. However, all I get is “it isn’t available in Pennsylvania” from local beer distributors. Of course, the PLCB tells me they “do not handle any malt-based products. You will have to speak to your local Beer Distributor.” I know this is a lot to find a beer, but I REALLY liked this one, and the quest is becoming half the fun. Anyone know how I can get this in Philadelphia area? I don’t mind the trip to Delaware (rationalizing that if it isn’t available in PA then I am not breaking the law by bringing it into the state.) ---
**Author:** ![aktep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f0a364/32.png) [@aktep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aktep)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiner-97-bohemian-black-lager/421264/5 "2007-12-17T20:40:49Z")
I can’t even find it in Austin right now. It was everywhere on the re-release, but it’s all been snatched up. I’m guessing the demand is outstripping the production and they can’t get it on the shelves fast enough. The brewery is only an hour and a half away. Maybe I can get a case or two fresh off the line\* :). - I’m sure TABC won’t let me do that ---
**Author:** ![OneCentStamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/13edae/32.png) [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiner-97-bohemian-black-lager/421264/6 "2007-12-17T20:47:59Z")
Yum…Shiner 97 is great. Viva la schwarzbier! ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiner-97-bohemian-black-lager/421264/7 "2007-12-18T01:51:40Z")
[QUOTE=phungi] Still trying to find this in the Philadelphia area. I have tried special order through Total Wine in Delaware (who carries Shiner Bock) and even local Beer Distributors, but no luck thus far. [/QUOTE] Coming to Chicago? We gots it! ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiner-97-bohemian-black-lager/421264/8 "2007-12-18T02:03:36Z")
I’m going to go and try and find some of this tomorrow.