Dos Equis XX Amber

Brewed by FEMSA
Style: American Dark Lager
Monterrey/Veracruz-Llave, Mexico

Dark amber/cider color; Medium body; Aroma of malt and dry fruit; Flavor of roasted malt, caramel, and very light hops; Aftertaste is a bit sour - but not that bad; Probably one of the better Mexican brews for me.

Rich, reddish-gold color. I don’t know not a bad mexican vienna style. A little caramel malt and nut on the taste. It is what it is....mexican.

This is my go to Mexican food beer. Is it world class? Nope. Is it completely drinkable? Absolutely. There is not much to the aroma. Taste is slightly bitter and maybe a little sour. There is a little roasted malt pleasantness going on. The beer leaves a decent taste on the palate that is pleasing enough to order it every time you go out for carnitas. What more could one ask for?

Pours a clear amber with little head. It tastes of rich malted barley and a faint hint of hops, although the taste is relatively mild. It has a thin mouthfeel which detracts from the taste of the beer, but it’s a tolerable beer.

Serving: 12 oz. bottle. Appearance: Pours a clear, light amber color with a foamy, slightly off-white head. Okay head retention. Aroma: Light nose with malt and grain notes. I didn’t get much on the hop side. Flavor: Some grainy sweetness, slight caramel note, and a slight back bitterness that helps even things a bit. Palate: Medium-high carbonation with a medium-light mouthfeel and a medium-short finish. Overall: It really isn’t that bad all things considered. I will usually make this my go to at Mexican restaurants.

12 oz. bottle. Pours obviously an amber color with a light off-white head. Aroma of roasted malts, slightly nutty flavor. Light to medium bodied. I don’t always drink beer...well, actually I almost always drink beer.

Bottiglia da 33cl al Messicano, senza versarla nel bicchiere (bisogna domandarlo altrimenti non te lo danno); una lager sudamericana come un’altra, suppongo che vedendola sia un pochino più scuretta.

Presentation: It was poured from a brown 12oz bottle into a Pilsener glass. There is no noticeable freshness date on the bottle. Appearance: The body has a dark golden honey color with very good clarity and lots of carbonation rushing to the surface. On the top sits a soft foamy white head that fades quickly. Lacing is minimal and slick. Smell: Its aroma has a light character with hints of grainy malt sweetness and mild grassy/leafy hops. Taste/Mouth: The flavor has a thin, mild sweetness overall. There are hints of sweet grainy malt, husk and toasted biscuits. Hop flavor is very mild and it offers very little bitterness for balance. It finishes fairly quick, crisp and clean. The palate has a smooth easy drinking texture with just enough carbonation and a medium body. Notes: It’s not the best or most complex Vienna Lager but it is drinkable with no off putting flavors.