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10 Beer Tour of Parakou

After all the sightseeing and market browsing, quench your thirst by testing the local brew. Choukachou is brewed from millet, which are small grains and cereal crop. Parakou is the main center for producing Chouks. Residents are very proud of their beer. They are more than happy to explain how it's made and let you try the many local varieties.

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