Chicha

Back in the USA we like to visit breweries.

In Peru there is a drink called " Chicha".  It's a beer made primarily from corn.  It is often sold in a Chicheria.  The making and selling of this beer is another cottage industry in Peru.  After the chocolate works we went to a Chicheria for a demonstration of the process of making the Chicha and a tasting.  The drink is somewhat bitter and has an alcohol content of only about 1-3%.  We sampled 2 varieties, the regular and one with strawberry in it.  

The chicheria's are sometimes identified by a small red flag or plastic bag on a stick, signifying they are open.

 Some Chicherias also serve on special request, a lunch consisting of another Peruvian speciality....cuy.  We just had the chicha.....this time.