Pineapple beer

07 January 2016 - 02:07 By Sunday Times Food Weekly

Not so much a liqueur as a refreshing summer drink. Ingredients1 large pineapple, well scrubbed125ml ( cup) raisins or sultanas1kg white sugar7 litres warm water10ml (2 tsp) dry or brewing (not instant) yeastMethodCut the pineapple up, including the skin and flesh.Place in a 10-litre bucket with a lid.Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.Cover and leave for three days, stirring every day to allow the mixture to ferment.Strain through a fine strainer or muslin cloth, pour into two-litre sterilised plastic bottles, screw tops on tightly and store in the refrigerator...

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