Bananas are the main ingredient in mbege style beers popular in Eastern Africa. In keeping with tradition, this is brewed with real bananas and presented unfiltered. Light hints of banana remain present in the aroma and flavor of this unique offering.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Phishpond417 from Madtown, Wisc, USA who has tried this beer once. (8/20/2007 6:08:20 PM)
"A very interesting beer indeed. Soft, sweet and a very tropical mouthfeel. Pours a orange body with a full fluffy white head. A wonderful aroma, tropical fruits and citrus on the nose."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 16oz @ $1.99 Unit Cost: $1.99 per Pint
[2] Review by pfoxyjohn from Watertown, WI, USA who has tried this beer once. (6/16/2007 2:22:05 PM)
"This a very interesting beer of a style rarely seen in this country. Throughout Africa, Asia and South America, the banana (or
plantain) is used in fermentation and, as this version from Milwaukee's Sprecher Brewery shows, it doesn't make for a bad beer. Brewmaster Craig Burge developed this beer from extensive research into African brewing styles, ingredients, and traditions. In particular, this Mbege is similar to beers popular in Northern Tanzania. It is unfiltered, resulting in a hazy golden body, with just a few initial bubbles that disappear immediately, leaving no head. The nose is fruity, but just as much berry/apple/lemon as banana. The tatse is mild spice and reserved natural-tasting banana. Medium bodied with a smooth, lightly sweet finish. An easy-drinking and refreshing brew, and I can imagine it goes great with chicken peanut stew, alicha or dorowot. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
4/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.9)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(3.7)
