Interesting find

Last week I discovered a beer I never seen before. Sitting at the bar in Walnut Creek's Maria Maria restaurant, I found myself scanning the tap handles and bottled beer as I usually do. I typically order any beer I've never heard of. This day I was in for a treat as I asked the bartender "What's that beer with the diamond shaped label hiding in the back of your cooler?" Xingu, was her response...to which I replied, "Say that again?" Apparently it's pronounced (shin-goo), and it's an interesting beer. I don't know what I was expecting from a Brazilian beer, something wild and earthy I suppose. But that wasn't the case, this very dark beer is smooth. It's labeled a Black Lager, but I suppose it could also be a Schwarzbier. Hop aroma is light, and malt aroma is medium. Some carmel and toasty notes come through, with an apparent sweetness that is balanced (not cloying), and a killer smooth finish. I'll definitely buy this beer again.