• BierTalk English 33 – Talk with Raphaël Hilarion, Founder of Maison Kalao Brewery in Dakar, Senegal

  • Oct 12 2024
  • Length: 29 mins
  • Podcast

BierTalk English 33 – Talk with Raphaël Hilarion, Founder of Maison Kalao Brewery in Dakar, Senegal

  • Summary

  • In this episode of BierTalk, Markus Raupach takes listeners on an exciting journey to West Africa, where he meets Raphaël Hilarion, the founder of Maison Kalao, a craft brewery based in Senegal. Raphaël shares his story of moving from France to Africa and establishing a brewery with a unique focus on local grains and the dream of creating a Pan-African beer. Together, they explore the challenges of setting up a brewery in Senegal, a predominantly Muslim country, and Raphaël’s mission to brew modern beers using traditional African ingredients like millet, sorghum, fonio, and cassava. They also discuss his inspiring collaboration with Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery and the craft beer scene’s development in Senegal and West Africa. As Markus and Raphaël dive into the tasting of the Dachau Brooklyn beer, brewed with the ancient grain fonio, listeners get a glimpse into the rich flavors and creative potential of African brewing. Tune in to learn more about Maison Kalao’s journey, Raphaël’s passion for African ingredients, and the future of craft beer in Senegal. Listen now to discover the innovative fusion of African tradition and modern brewing...
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