Petropolis Premium Dark Cerveja Premium - Black Princess 1882

I picked up this fine beverage from a local store called Extra, which has just about everything you could possible want or need from a store.  I think I had been to Extra numerous times before I realized they have good priced specialty beers though.  This little number, the Black Princess 1882, is not what I was expecting from a dark Brazilian beer.  Most dark beers in Brazil are very sweet, almost overly sweet.  Black Princess 1882 does have hint of caramel to open with, but finishes with a very smooth taste.  The overall effect ends up being a full-bodied, well-balanced beverage.   It is nice to know there is a good dark beer made in Brazil that doesn't taste a like dessert.    

KOP Rating - 6/10

Backer Cerveja Pale Ale

I think going back to the northwest helped get my tastebuds back in check.  I am now excited to experiment with some new beers, but thought I would start with one of favorites.  Out of all the Backer beers, even more than the Tres Lobos IPA, I would have to say the Pale Ale (paulie allie in Portuguese)  is my favorite.  It has a great balance to it, which, as I've said before is very difficult to find a Brasilian beer.  The hops are present in the front and finishes with a very smooth crisp flavor.   The price point for this beer is very good too.  You can pick up a 600ml (garrafa) for around 5.49 reals at most supermarkets.  It says that it is only 4.8% alcohol, but that's what all of the Backer beers say and I don't buy it for a minute.  Two of these bad boys and I'm feeling pretty, pretty, pretty good.  Saude!

KOP Rating 7.5/10