Merisa

Merisa, merissa or marissa () is a traditional fermented beverage popular in South Sudan.

It is made by Sudanese women as a source of income. Merisa is made by brewing dates, millet and sorghum. The brewing process has been described as complex by Western beer making standards with over a dozen steps. Merisa has an 8-10 hour fermentation process and has an alcohol content of up to 6%.