Pito

Pito is a fermented African beverage that is often classified as beer. It is produced with fermented millet or sorghum, or sometimes a combination of both. The drink is primarily associated with Nigeria and Ghana, but it is also common in other parts of West Africa.

The grains are soaked, dried, and then milled and combined with water. The mix is then boiled and left to ferment. Before serving, pito needs to be strained. The resulting drink is subtly sweet and slightly sour, ranging from amber to dark brown. Pito is traditionally served in a calabash (gourd), but it is also often drunk from regular cups.

It can be served warm or chilled. The drink is still produced on a small scale, mostly in rural areas. It is mainly enjoyed at social gatherings, and many praise it as a nutritionally rich drink.