First tried this beer two weeks ago with and old college buddy I hadn't seen in a few years. He told the bartender he wanted a beer with some flavor and not something watered down. Said he liked Killian's red but he wanted to try something new. The bartender recomended this:
Xingu Brazilliand Black Lager It's quite tasty. It pours a nice dark black and on looks alone I'd expect it to be a porter. The tate, though, is quite different. It doesn't have the heavy mouth feel of a porter, though it does start out nice and sweet. The finish is comes from the back of throat and is nice and malty.
It also has a very malty aroma. The head from a 12oz bottle was light brown in color and poured about 1 inch thick. it took a little more than 3 minutes for it to dissipate. It aslo leaves a nice bit of film down the side of the glass as the beer is drank. I like that.
We apaid $4 a pop at my local and the packy just down the street is selling them for $12.25 a sixer. Clearly, more than my usual High Life, or even the the stuff from the local microbrewer. It's nice change of pace, though, so I don't feel to terribly bad about it.
All in all I rate it a solid 8.5 out of 10.
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Re: Reviewed for your drinking pleasure: Xingu Black Beer
I will be going by my favorite beer store tomorrow.
Think I'll check out a couple.
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Sonic Screwball wrote:I will be going by my favorite beer store tomorrow.
Think I'll check out a couple.
Please do and let me know what you think!
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Xingu is one of my first loves in microbrewing. Back in the early 90's, there wasn't choice of beer like there is today. When I couldn't find Taddy Porter, a cold 22 oz. of Xingu really hit the spot. It doesn't have any of that acrid note of butt you sometimes get from the heavier roast malts.
Nice review. I second good opinion of this beer.
Nice review. I second good opinion of this beer.
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I do love the Xingu. I get it once in a while. I like to pair it with Limburger cheese. Odd? perhaps, but they're my tastebuds.
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Re: Reviewed for your drinking pleasure: Xingu Black Beer
Just drank my first Xingu Black Beer.
Very good stuff indeed!
To be honest, when I poured it into my glass it look very black, very thick, very heavy.
After the first sip I was sold. This is a tasty beer.
Thank you for the tip, Bluto. I'll buy the first round of Xingo if we ever met.
Very good stuff indeed!
To be honest, when I poured it into my glass it look very black, very thick, very heavy.
After the first sip I was sold. This is a tasty beer.
Thank you for the tip, Bluto. I'll buy the first round of Xingo if we ever met.
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Excellent with grilled meat
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DrDrinkBastard wrote:Excellent with grilled meat
Hmmm.... I'm thinking a nice piece of lamb shoulder. Yes, that does sound good.
Still not sure about the Limburger cheese, but I'll try just about anything once.
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Bluto,
Nice review. I'll have to try that sometime. Does it relate at all to Guinness?
Here in Belgium, people are slightly xenophobic about beer. This is Belgie, why would you want to drink beer from somewhere else when we have the best in the world? Plus, I live in a small village and there ARE liquor stores (drank handels), but they generally have exotic Belgian beers, cognacs, wines, SOME whiskeys, and did I mention Belgian beer?
I just don't see a lot of imported beer here (except for Guinness).
Nice review. I'll have to try that sometime. Does it relate at all to Guinness?
Here in Belgium, people are slightly xenophobic about beer. This is Belgie, why would you want to drink beer from somewhere else when we have the best in the world? Plus, I live in a small village and there ARE liquor stores (drank handels), but they generally have exotic Belgian beers, cognacs, wines, SOME whiskeys, and did I mention Belgian beer?
I just don't see a lot of imported beer here (except for Guinness).
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Peetie,
No it really doesn't compare to a Guinness. Guinness is an ale and this is a lager, so outside of appearance they really don't have much in common. The Xingu is isn't nearly as heavy or as bitter as a stout. It's crisper and a little lighter on the palate. Hope that helps!
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No it really doesn't compare to a Guinness. Guinness is an ale and this is a lager, so outside of appearance they really don't have much in common. The Xingu is isn't nearly as heavy or as bitter as a stout. It's crisper and a little lighter on the palate. Hope that helps!
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