Calaguala Ale
Calaguala, A.K.A. samambaia, is a tropical fern with many healing properties. Combined with cinchona bark — herbal quinine — this ought to be “good for what ales you.”
experimental beers with a botanical twist
cinchona bark
The Cinchona genus is responsible for the alkaloid quinine, among other alkaloids, and is a major ingredient in tonic water. This recipe for tonic water notes that the bark has a bolder flavor than the powder.
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