Pineapple Beer

Ree and Francois

         When I told my friends Ree and Francois from Cape Town about trying to make ginger beer, they insisted that I try to make pineapple beer. It sounded strange to me seeing as you use the skins of the pineapple. But they insisted it was very good. So far, they have not been wrong about anything they have suggested I try.
          Here is their recipe for pineapple beer. I trust them to know what they are doing since they are both chemists. I am still waiting for it to ferment all the way. Then I will taste it. I'm  holding my breath Francois!

Pineapple beer

the skins of 2 pineapples

3 cups boiling water

3 cups sugar

1. Remove skins from pineapples. Chop into smaller pieces.
2. Place pineapple skins in a bowl.
3. Pour 3 cups boiling water over the skins.
4. Add 3 cups of sugar
5. Leave it to stand in a warm place for 12 to 18 hours. 
6. Remove pineapple skins from bowl.
7. Drain through a wet cloth into a clean bowl or large measuring cup. the wet cloth will catch all extra small pieces.
8. Place funnel into the bottle you will be using. Pour the strained liquid into bottles and seal them well. 
9. Do not fill to the brim. Leave a bit of space about one inch space. 
10. Let it stand in a cool place for 24 to 48 hours to ferment and then place in the fridge. 
11. Serve ice cold. Can leave in the fridge max 5 days.