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Chicha de jora, Peruvian corn beer
A repoussé silver Chimú kero (or qero) beaker from Peru that may have been used in drinking rituals with corn beer

Corn beer, beer made from corn, is a traditional beverage in various cuisines. Chicha is widespread in Latin America and some types use corn and are fermented and alcoholic, especially chicha de jora (a type of yellow corn). Chicha is popular in Peru and is served in Arequipa's picanterías. [1] Tejuino is a corn beer made by the Tarahumara Indians of Sierra Madre in Mexico.

Umqombothi is the Xhosa language word for a corn beer made in South Africa from maize (corn), maize malt, sorghum malt, yeast and water.

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References

  1. ^ León, Rafo and Billy Hare. Chicha peruana: una bebida, una cultura. Universidad de San Martín de Porres, Fondo Editorial, 2008: 49-74. (retrieved through Google Books, 28 July 2015)
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