ShakesBeer

ORIGINAL CRAFT BEERS FIGHTING FOR THE SHAKESBEER TROPHY

Ephesian Fair Ale

Double Ephesian Infusion

Blonde Ale / ABV 4.5%

A crisp, dry, highly bitter beer with subtle character to enjoy on a warm springtime day or evening

Ruben Valdez

Cane Island Alers

Double Ephesian Infusion

Double IPA / ABV 7.0%

Golden colour & a slight haze. Strong, intense hop flavour & aroma but with enough malt in the back to balance things out.

Mark Luzmoor

Border Brewers

Found at the Centaur

Double Ephesian Infusion

Found at the Centaur

French Saison

A typical French Saison with spices added.

Ernie Ward

Border Brewers

Syracusan Deception

Double Ephesian Infusion

Found at the Centaur

Märzen

A smooth sweet beverage that will make you want more.

Dirk Yarker

Border Brewers

A Hazy Misadventure IPA

Dromio’s Twin-Erred Pale Ale

New England IPA / ABV 7.4%

This bold & juicy hazy Ipa is bursting with 12 ounces of Galaxy, mosaic & citra hops. Each sip unleashes a lush explosion of mango, passion fruit, & citrus, layered with dank pine & a touch of stone fruit. Dive into this full-bodied, aromatic adventure & get lost in the haze.

Mike Garza

Border Brewers

Dromio’s Twin-Erred Pale Ale

Belgian Pale Ale / ABV 4.6%

Light to moderate maltiness, balanced with hints of fruits, raisins and undertones of light spiciness.

Rene Rios

Border Brewers

Wretched Soul Mango Sour

Dromio’s Twin-Erred Pale Ale

Wretched Soul Mango Sour

Sour Wheat Ale/ABV 5%

A thirst quenching sour wheat ale flavored with mango.

Nathan Garfield

Border Brewers

Double Identity

Dromio’s Twin-Erred Pale Ale

Wretched Soul Mango Sour

IPA

Blackberry Milkshake IPA.

What more do you want?

Tony Mahoney

Border Brewers

Hazy Egeon IPA

IPA / ABV 4.3

A clean, light, and balanced session IPA. Dry lemon citrus Cascade accompanies grassy hop character. Vibrant aroma, super refreshing, and absolutely crushable.

Brian Bunton

Border Brewers

ShakesBeer 2025 Judges

Lead Judge:

Eric Arndt (Blue Onion, 423 S International Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78596)

Assistant Judges

Mike Gallegos (The Craft) & Jaime Cuellar (Raising Cane's)

About ShakesBeer

Finishing our annual Shakespeare festival with good cheer, local craft beer artisans will compete for the coveted ShakesBeer Trophy. Following the last performance of The Comedy of Errors (April 12th), actors, craft beer artisans, and thirsty patrons will all gather to imbibe and decide upon the People’s Choice and the Judge’s Selection.

ShakesBeer Details:

Where: under Weslaco's Historic Tower Theatre ( 120 S Kansas Ave, Weslaco, TX, 78596 )

When: April 12th, 6-9 PM

Tickets to ShakesBeer include original, local, amateur craft beers, food, and music.

Price:

Early Bird Tickets $30 (Closes at the end of March! See the link above.)

$40 - See the link above.

All proceeds go to supporting Will'n in Weslaco (a registered state and federal nonprofit).

The course of good brew promises to run tasty and smooth. (And if our shadowing of Shakespeare here has offended, share a pint with us and all will be mended.)

History of the ShakesBeer Trophy

After much serious debate and consultation throughout 2021, Professor Debby Hutchins (Philosophy, South Texas College) and Bryan H. Smith (Political Science, South Texas College) settled on a design. "We wanted something like the Stanley Cup, something that could be treasured and coveted for years to come."

Tony Mahoney, a local carpenter (and brew master extraordinaire) was approached in early 2022. Mr. Mahoney easily accepted the work, donating his time and talents to producing what is now a local treasure. The final product was revealed to much delight during the 2022 festival.

Will'n in Weslaco would like to thank both Dr. Debby Hutchins and Tony Mahoney for all they have contributed to make this and other parts of our annual Shakespeare festival a happy and successful celebration of community and camaraderie.

Shakesbeer 2025 - april 12th, 6 PM

Putting the FUN in Fundraiser

ORIGINAL CRAFT BEERS FIGHTING FOR THE SHAKESBEER TROPHY

Ephesian Fair Ale

Double Ephesian Infusion

Double Ephesian Infusion

Double Ephesian Infusion

Double Ephesian Infusion

Double Ephesian Infusion

Found at the Centaur

Double Ephesian Infusion

Found at the Centaur

Syracusan Deception

Double Ephesian Infusion

Found at the Centaur

A Hazy Misadventure IPA

Dromio’s Twin-Erred Pale Ale

Dromio’s Twin-Erred Pale Ale

Dromio’s Twin-Erred Pale Ale

Dromio’s Twin-Erred Pale Ale

Dromio’s Twin-Erred Pale Ale

Wretched Soul Mango Sour

Dromio’s Twin-Erred Pale Ale

Wretched Soul Mango Sour

Double Identity

Dromio’s Twin-Erred Pale Ale

Wretched Soul Mango Sour

Hazy Egeon IPA

Hazy Egeon IPA

Hazy Egeon IPA

Menu

ShakesBeer Menu

Pita Pocket

Chicken Skewers

Split Toasted Sub

Greek Pasta Salad

Fried Chickpeas

Fudge Chocolate Brownie

ShakesBeer 2025 Judges

Lead Judge:

Assistant Judges

About ShakesBeer

Past Winners of the shakesBeer Trophy

History of the ShakesBeer Trophy

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