Here's a weird beer: Xingu black beer from Brazil. My general rule of thumb again with the beer of equatorial tropical climates: proceed with caution. It's certainly black, as promised, and completely opaque too. It poured into the glass with very little beige head. I don't think I've ever tried a beer this dark from a warm climate country. Good on ya Brazil.The nose is subtle, but once you let it warm up a bit and then really get your nose in there, it's all mapley and malty. There's definitely some brûlée sugar aroma too. The body is rather thin compared to it's color. There's not much going on in the palate, a little dark malt bite and then a sour fade out... disappointing. This is another one of those beers that's not bad, it's just not a standout.
It's fine. An extra point awarded for the Brazilian people attempting a beer other than the standard clear light lager.
6 out of 10.
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