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Temperature
25°C optimal
20°C to 30°C range
Temperature range for optimal fermentation
Time
5 days
3 days – 7 days
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: Ethanol, Acetic acid, Esters
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Similar to natural pet-nat wines with wild yeast character
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of lightly fermented Kenyan coffee with fruity acidity
Perfume Analogy
Echoes the tropical fruit notes in Creed Virgin Island Water
Civilization
Hausa people
Era
Pre-colonial
Region
West Africa
Spread Path
Trade routes across the Sahel region
Key Compounds Produced
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