BOTSWANA
OKAVANGO BREWERY
RUSSEL WASSERFALL
Brewing Up A Storm
One of the ways visitors to Botswana can make a difference in local livelihoods is by drinking beer. Anyone visiting the Okavango Delta will more than likely pass through the pretty little town of Maun. All they need to do to contribute to the local community and sustainable living is visit the Okavango Craft Brewery and order a cold one.
It’s hot in Maun. Drinking beer makes sense. Local entrepreneur Tumi More thought it made even better sense to brew his beer with Delta water and ingredients grown by subsistence farmers in his community. More’s vision was simple yet profound: to create a brewery that not only produced delicious beer but also supported and uplifted his neighbours. Surrounded by the beauty of the region, OCB was founded in 2015 on the basis of collaboration and community empowerment.
Order yourself a beer at the Okavango Craft Brewery and directly support a wonderful initiative which is creating local jobs and bringing small farmers in to the tourism economy.
A key pillar of OCB's sustainable philosophy is the use of millet. First domesticated in West Africa over 4000 years ago, millet is a true African grain and a common crop in Botswana. As an agricultural crop, it is hardy. It requires minimal water and can thrive in poor soil conditions, making it well-suited to the arid climate of Botswana. Millet is also gluten-free, ideal for those with gluten sensitivities.
By sourcing millet from local farmers, and paying a premium for excess from their subsistence crops, the brewery distributes ‘tourism dollars’ within the local economy. Small farmers can diversify their income and improve their livelihoods, contributing to the overall economic development of the region.
OCB has been able to build up an impressive selection of excellent beers based on a gluten-free grain called millet.
Born from the intention of supporting the community, OCB has created jobs and trained local people in the hospitality industry, while buying ingredients from small producers stimulates the local economy.
These growers also practice natural farming methods and protect their crops with passive deterrents that do not harm elephants and other wildlife. As more farmers benefit from selling their grain to OCB, so ancient elephant movement corridors are protected and people learn to better coexist with these giants. Conservation efforts are thus directly boosted through the sale of beer. What better OCB meaningfully contributes to conservation efforts?
Millet is an African grain which is gluten-free, making it a truly unique base for brewing and expressing local African terroir.
Agreements with local farmers sees OCB buying millet from subsistence farmers in the Delta region. These small producer grow for their own households but are able to sell any excess to supplement their income.
You will find the Okavango Craft Brewers on the Sir Seretse Kama Road in the town of Maun, overlooking the Thamalakane River. Pop in and order a beer when you’re in town.
Local women farmers process millet destined got the Okavango Craft Brewery’s mash tun and another round of fine beer.
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