Imfulafula (Pineapple Beer)

Ingredients

• 1 large pineapple
• 8 quarts lukewarm water
• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• 1/4 cup black raisins or golden raisin (handful)
• 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope instant yeast

Directions

1. 1

   Peel the pineapple; then wash the skin well and roughly chop it.

2. 2

   In the large bowl or bucket, mix together the pineapple skin, lukewarm water, sugar and raisins.

3. 3

   Sprinkle in the yeast, without stirring, and let stand for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir well, then cover with a clean cloth and leave in a cool place for 1 day.

5. 5

   Strain mixture through cheesecloth and pour into a clean plastic container.

6. 6

   Let stand uncovered for 12 hours.

7. 7

   Cap the beer and use within 2 days.