El Compadre
New Realm Brewing Company

 

Another good beer from New Realm. Bought a 16 oz. can at the brewery in Va Beach Va. The can was a generic one with "Exclusive Taproom Release" printed on the top and a sticker with the name El Compadre Mexican Amber Lager 5% alc/vol on the bottom. The web site lists the beer as 4.5% abv. This beer pours a clear copper/light amber color with a very small fizzy head that dies out quick. No lacing on the glass. The aroma is mild hops and mostly slightly sweet toasted malt. Taste is pretty much the same. The hops provide a slight bitterness and "edge" to the beer while the malt provides most of the toasted flavor. Reminds me a bit of Dos Equis Dark. Mouthfeel is carbonated just right and rich enough for the style. The little bit of bitterness makes it more interesting. In all, a good beer with food.