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Kaiser (Bravara), A Marca Bravara (Brazil) 
Bravara is a beer aimed at a global market by Brazilian brewers Cervejarias Kaiser. It comes in a striking embossed bottle, and pours a straw yellow colour with a thin white head. The nose has an aroma of creamed sweetcorn, with a little biscuity malt and some orange fruit character. On the palate it is quite foamy and mouthfilling, with fairly neutral lager flavours that are again corn-like and a touch syrupy. Some bitter hops appear right on the finish. Sainsbury's have listed this in Southeast England only. 4.5% ABV, 33cl, ?1.39, Peckhams, Sainsbury's, Surf4beer. |  |
Kaiser (Bravara), Xingu Black Beer (Brazil)
The name Xingu (pronounced 'shin-goo') is a tributary of the Amazon River. This black lager takes its colour from the roasted malts used in its production, and pours with a thick, tan-coloured head. That roasted quality doesn't dominate the nose however, which has just a touch of toasted grain and a hint of chocolate, in otherwise quite a clean, slightly citrus profile. In the mouth this has quite a full texture, and the immediate impression if of sweetness. The sweet flavour continues through the mid-palate, though some of the dark roasted malt and a nice hint of bitter hops does begin to cut a way through. An unusual style, certainly more lager than stout, and though slightly too sweet for my palate, quite enjoyable. 4.5% ABV, 35cl, ?1.39, Beersofeurope, .  |  |
Teres?polis, Lokal Beer (Brazil)
(RP) Brazilian interpretation of a Pilsner with a rich malt and cornflour aroma and hints of citrus fruit and floral hops. Crisp and quenching in the mouth, with a pleasing balance of juicy malt and gentle hops. The finish has surprising length, with a malty/grainy base, lemon fruit and a light but persistent bitter hop note. A good refresher. 4.7% ABV, 35cl, ?1.09, Beersofeurope, .  |  |
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