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Dolo (Sorghum Beer)

Dolo (Sorghum Beer)

Burkina Faso

300Minutes
HardLevel
10Serves
10Steps
About

The traditional millet-and-sorghum beer of Burkina Faso, brewed by Mossi and Bobo women and shared from calabashes at markets, weddings and ceremonies.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Cloth or damp sack
  • Strainer
  • Fermenting vessel
Ingredients
Red sorghum or millet grain2 kg
Water10 litres
Dolo starter (from a previous brew) or wild ferment1 cup

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