Art Culture & history Tours

Discover the art of banana beer brewing in Meru County. Learn traditional methods, explore cultural significance, and enjoy a flavorful and educational experience.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in Meru culture with a banana beer brewing class
• Learn traditional methods to ferment banana beer with local hosts
• Discover the cultural significance of banana beer in social gatherings
• Follow the process step by step, from selecting bananas to fermenting
• Taste a finished batch while your own brew ferments, if timing allows

Description

Discover a unique aspect of Meru culture on this banana beer brewing class led by local hosts in the lush highlands of Meru County. This immersive experience introduces you to the traditional methods used to ferment banana beer (mûratina-style techniques adapted with bananas), a drink deeply rooted in social gatherings, ceremonies, and community life. Follow the process step by step—selecting ripe bananas, mashing, fermenting, and learning how flavor and strength develop naturally. Along the way, your host explains the cultural significance of banana beer, its role in celebrations, and how brewing knowledge is passed down through generations. Depending on timing and local customs, you may taste a finished batch while your own brew ferments, making this a flavorful and educational cultural encounter.

Includes

Hotel pickup & drop-off Banana beer brewing class Local host guidance Cultural insights

Important Information

• The activity involves handling and fermenting bananas Participants may taste a finished batch of banana beer

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund