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Laurentina

Maputo lager poured cold with grilled prawns, dark and clear versions

Mozambique Wine & spirit Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Brewed in Lourenço Marques, now Maputo, since 1932 and named for the colonial city; the dark Preta remains its best-known style.

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What is Laurentina?

Laurentina is a wine & spirit from Mozambique: maputo lager poured cold with grilled prawns, dark and clear versions. Brewed in Lourenço Marques, now Maputo, since 1932 and named for the colonial city; the dark Preta remains its best-known style.

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barleyhops

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brewed

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