Muratina
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Beer styles”.
Explanation
Traditional beer of the Kikuyu in Kenya. It is fermented from sugar cane juice or honey, and the dried fruit of the sausage tree gives it yeast, flavour and its name. Muratina belonged to weddings and gatherings of the elders.
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In which country is “Nyeri”?
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
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Correct: Kenya. In the central highlands around Nyeri, Kikuyu families still brew muratina for celebrations.