Return of the Ancient Brews

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We dig into Ireland's storied spirit, poitin, Peru's historic beverage, chicha and Uganda's traditional brew, malwa. What accounts for their staying power, and how has their popularity transcended time? Avery Thompson, Julie Carli, and Anne Kirya report. Turn this ⁠Irish Coffee⁠ into a Belfast Coffee by replacing the whiskey with poitin! Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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