chicha

Chicha is a fermented beverage traditional to Central and South America, typically made from maize, though other grains or fruits may be used.

The drink ranges from mildly alcoholic to quite potent depending on fermentation time and method.

In some Andean communities, chicha has ceremonial significance and remains central to social gatherings.

The term sometimes extends to non-fermented corn-based drinks, particularly in Central America.

We drank chicha at the village festival.