Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/04/05
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"A Culinary Tradition
Traditionally, Inca women made this important drink by chewing corn to a
pulp and then spitting the mixture into a vat of warm water. These women
(actually girls of ages 8-10), called Acllas or Acllacunas, were sent to
all-female schools called Acllahuasis to learn the art of brewing chicha,
among other things.
Once the corn was masticated and spit into the warm water, it would sit for
a few days before it was ready to drink. The end result was a mildly
alcoholic beverage."
Ok, I'm on board with teaching the women how to make beer, but time
to ramp up the technology :). Just my 2c.
Ken
Read more: Chicha - Drink of the Incas: Latin America's Fermented Corn Drink
and the Fiesta de la Jora -
http://beverages.suite101.com/article.cfm/chicha#ixzz0BqjzZOR0
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lug-bounces+kcarney1=cox.net at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-
> bounces+kcarney1=cox.net at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Ken Carney
> Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:46 PM
> To: 'Leica Users Group'
> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Chicha Drinkers
>
> I think it is very well balanced - I wouldn't change anything. I've never
> been there, but the image seems very alive, conveying the sense of the
> place
> as I imagine it. The beer, I don't know...sounds like even a Bud Light
> would be welcome.
>