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Consuming brew is a part and parcel in the folk-life of most of the tribal communities of Assam. The Karbis, also known as Mikirs, is not an aberration. The brew they consume in their folk life is called Jorlang. As an indigenous drink it is prepared in a totally traditional way and has a lot of social, cultural and traditional bearings. Jorlang has not only social significance, but also plays a major role in all the festivals and celebrations of the Karbis. This particular drink is regarded as sacred and is offered to God before starting any festival - religious or social. It is a part of Karbi life and a lot of customary things are associated with it. It is prepared in some specific households for community drinking during occasions or celebrations. This paper is an attempt to analyze how this particular drink of the Karbis is prepared and have association with various aspects in the life of the Tribe.

brew, folk-life, indigenous, Jorlang, Karbis, traditional