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Gesho

Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Ingredients”.

Explanation

A shrub from East Africa (Rhamnus prinoides) whose leaves and twigs are used in Ethiopia instead of hops. Gesho gives a mild bitterness and helps preserve the beer. Some Ethiopian breweries now use it in their lager too.

Typical in these countries

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