Best Rice Beers From North East India
By Nikita Toppo
Rice beer is a very popular beverage in North Eastern part of India, here are five of its most popular varieties.
Chuwak
Known as one of the most expensive beers in the state of Tripura, it is famous for its unique taste and aroma.
Opo
Made with sun-dried leaves and herbs, opo is a traditional drink of Arunachal Pradesh that is stored in a container which is sealed with a local leaf called oko.
Chhaang
Made with rice, barley and millet grains, this beer has low alcohol content and it is traditionally stored in bamboo barrels.
Apong
This traditional drink of Assam prepared with fermented rice and rice straw is said to be high in mineral content.
Zutho
This local drink of Nagaland is available in different levels of potency depending on the level of fermentation process and it has fruity aroma and sour taste.