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

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...