Beer

"This blog is supposed to be about the Christian faith" said the Rector sternly (or at least as sternly as she could manage). But I do feel we have a responsibility to provide some insight into the cultural context. So here are some notes on Mozambican beer.
There seem to be 3 types available: firstly, Castle Lite, a light lager-style beer. We recently visited a member of the congregation who clearly is fond of Castle Lite and had used a line of empty bottles as border for his flower bed - this sort of repurposing of waste is common here.
Then there is Manica, a stronger golden beer that is very refreshing on a warm Mozambican evening (your correspondent can confirm).
Lastly, at lunch with Alberto and Filomena yesterday, we were a little surprised to come across Laurentina, a dark beer not unlike Guinness - maybe a little sweeter - and also very pleasant.
Our hosts seem to have alcohol only on special occasions - but as everyone has regarded inviting us to lunch or dinner as a special occasion, there has often been wine or beer on the table.