This is another from the "Liz" collection, as I exercised amazing constraint in not returning to the pale ales in the pipeline, plus we're off in a bit to a friend's house where Corona will be the option, so wanted to hopefully start different.
Admittedly, I don't recall having a "black beer" before, and it lives up to that name. The color is un-latte'd coffee, deep and dark. Moving past that, the taste is actually rather refreshing, with a faint sweetness and no bitterness at all. Ok, it's not going to win any "Miss Personality" awards, but if you are out for a night dancing, and don't want your favorite moves screwed up by a full stomach caused by a heavy beer, this is a good option. Add the uniqueness factor, and you might get away with strangers thinking you are cool (your friends will know the truth, no beer can help that... ;>) ) I'd be tempted to keep a few of these on hand, for when I want something light and easy to drink, but just different enough.
Specs:Full Name: Xingo Black Beer
Brewed by: CKBR S.A.
From: Sao Paulo, Brazil
ABV: 4.6%
One of my other goals is to try beers from as many countries as possible, so at least this checks another off that list. I have a german in the queue (another black beer, should be interesting to compare...), and the rest are US, so need to work the import isle more next time.
A good weekend to everyone!
I used to be a fan of Dixie Brewing's Blackened Voodoo Lager. This sounds kinda similar. Glad you're enjoying the work :-)
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