The Eagle has landed
Uganda's popular new local brew relies on a heretical brewing innovation
IN UGANDA, a cold lager after work is an expensive luxury. Until recently, the main alternative was a cloudy, foul-smelling and sour brew made by local families. But now an innovative new local lager is challenging these rivals—leading some to wonder if it will change the way that beer is made everywhere.
This article appeared in the Business section of the print edition under the headline “The Eagle has landed”
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