Prickly Pear; Around The World In 50 Beers

If you live by the mantra, "Don't fruit the beer," then this might be one to stay away from. In fact, "Don't beer the fruit," might be a little more accurate.

Just the Facts

Bottle temp at opening: 38 degrees.

Drinking temp: 38 degrees.

Nose: fruity, like a sports drink.

Taste: It has pear in it's name.

4 out of 6 bottles

I'm not a fan of this.  However, I don't think you'd be at the bar pounding these either, which might make you sick before you ever got drunk.  So as a refreshing malty bev after a day outside, this would be fine.  It manages to put a sweet fruity taste in your mouth without being too heavy.  Shiner knows their stuff, and calling this a seasonal brew means they aren't committed to it full time.  So you needn't be either.