Xingu (beer)
| Type | Beer |
|---|---|
| Country of origin |
 |
| Introduced | 1988 |
| Alcohol by volume |
Black: 4.6%[1] Gold: 4.7%[2] |
| Website |
www |
Xingu is a Brazilian beer brand created in 1988 by Cesario Mello Franco. Currently, it is sold in about 20 countries (USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Japan, etc.) by Cervejas Premium do Brasil Ltda. In Brazil, distribution is done by Heineken. Well known for its black beer (Xingu Black), Xingu also offers, since 2013, a gold version (Xingu Gold).
History
Xingu, created in 1988, is a premium black lager beer. The beer was named after the Xingu River in the Amazon Rainforest and since its inception Xingu has carried the vital Amazon preservation message. In 2013 Xingu became a line of beers with the introduction of Xingu Gold.
Awards
- Beverage Testing Institute, Gold Medal (1998) - Xingu Black Beer
- Beverage Testing Institute, Gold Medal (1999) - Xingu Black Beer
- Beverage Testing Institute, Gold Medal (2005) - Xingu Gold Beer
- Los Angeles International Beer Competition, Gold Medal (2017) - Xingu Black Beer[3]
- Los Angeles International Beer Competition, Silver Medal (2017) - Xingu Gold Beer[3]
References
- ↑ "Xingu Black fact sheet". xingubeer.com. Cervejas Premium do Brasil Ltda. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ↑ "Xingu Gold fact sheet". xingubeer.com. Cervejas Premium do Brasil Ltda. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- 1 2 "Los Angeles International Beer Competition" (PDF). L.A. County Fair. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
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