Mexicali Beer - Original Formula; Special Dark

Mexicali beer is by the Cerveceria Mexicana, since 1923.

Original Formula - This beer pours honey golden in color with a tall quarter-inch of white head that leaves medium lacing down the glass.  .  The aroma is moist grain, a bit of straw, and a touch of funkiness.  The taste follows the aroma with wet grain and straw.  There is a slight bitterness on an otherwise smooth finish.  Not great, not bad.  In addition, I've got to say that I find their logo and bottle cap design compelling and an interesting use of the colors of the Mexican flag.

Special Dark - This beer pours very dark brown, opaque, except around the edges.  There is a tall head of very light brown creamy and foamy head that leaves medium lacing down the glass.  The aroma is roasted, toasted malt, slightly nutty.  The taste is roasted malt, a bit nutty, with a slightly burnt toast and lightly bitter finish.