BEER REVIEW: Chupacabras by Cucapa Brewing Company
The legend of the Chupacabras speaks of a small mammal that sucks the blood of Goats & Livestock through out Mexico and the southern parts of the United States. Chupacabras Pale Ale speaks of a beer from one of the first microbreweries in Mexico: Cucapa Brewing Company. Both types of Chupacabras have bite! Of course, I rather have the pleasant bite that is from the hops found in the Pale Ale known as Chupacabras then the unpleasant bite of a "real" Chupacabras.
Mexico is not known for its microbreweries. The 2 big beer corporations, Grupo Modelo and FEMSA, basically have a strong hold on the market and the supplies needed to produce beer in Mexico. Not that there is anything wrong with a Corona or a Dos Equis Green, but a little variety never hurt anyone. Knowing that Mexico does not produce a lot of microbrews, I was shocked when I came across Chupacabras Pale Ale at Simone's in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Hopefully more Chicago area bars take notice and start importing microbrews from Mexico.
Chupacabras Pale Ale has a deep amber color with a nice foamy head. If this Pale Ale had more hops and a bit more alcohol, it would be part of my favorite style of beer, the IPA family. That is not a negative. Chupacabras is very enjoyable to drink. My hope is that I find it on draft locally. If not, the cool can version will have to do until I make an excursion to the area of Baja California in Mexico where the Cucapa Brewing Company resides.
Chupacabras Pale Ale is Recommended by Gonzalo
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