Beer of the week: Xingu
In my (non)expert opinion, there is no finer beer than Xingu.
Pronounced "shin-goo," Xingu is a brewed in Brazil, but it is a traditional German Schwarzbier, or "black beer." After World War II, Germans immigrated to Brazil and brought this style of beer with them.
It pours opaque and black, which may take some getting used to for some. But as Doug Alberhasky of John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St., says, "Never judge a beer by its color."
Xingu is a rich and creamy beer and feels silky smooth in the mouth. It is a great place to start for beer connoisseurs looking to enter the wild world of dark beers.
"I hate to use this word," Alberhasky said, "but Xingu is very chuggable. It leaves you wondering what happened to the beer in the glass."
Just when I thought this beer couldn't be any better, Xingu donates a percentage of its profits to help preserve a river with the same name in northern Brazil.
Are you looking for a way to help out the environment but don't know where to start? Do your world a favor with a six-pack of Xingu.
Cheers.
— Jordan Montgomery
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