So my dad and I were out about a month and a half ago, paroozing around Lawrence. We ended up at a new(ish) mexican place – Esquina – on the corner of 8th and Mass street. Negra Modelo, my favorite Mexican beer, was in order.
Interesting thing about this particular dark Mexican beer is that it is the perfect style example of what a Vienna Lager should be. See the video for more:
So here’s the breakdown:
- Originality within style (16): The benchmark for the toasty Vienna Lager, therefore not terribly deviant from it.
- Nose (15): toasted malt, hints of vanilla, caramel
- Mouthfeel (18): full and viscous without being too heavy.
- Character (17): Something I could drink all day and not get bored, yet nothing in particular stands out.
- Overall Quality (18): Hell, it has been consistent every time I’ve had it…
- Total (84): A Mexican beer that deviates off the beaten path, much to everyone’s delight.
Beer: Negra Modelo
ABV: 5.4%
Brewer: Groupo Modelo – Mexico
Availability: everywhere.
Reviewed by: Jameson Huckaba (twitter: @jamesonhuckaba)
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Liked the beer, still don’t like the headband!!!