Beer

[helen99]

In Finland they have a beer called Sahti, which is brewed with a combination of herbs (instead of being brewed with hops). Here is a link that discusses ales made with herbs other than hops. It's an interesting field of study and presents much opportunity for fun geekery.

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[kiarrith]

Traditionally, Sahti was strained through juniper twigs--and got some flavour from that. So these days they just add some twigs to the process for the yums.

I've wanted to try making Sahti for awhile...

[helen99]

I just heard of it for the first time this weekend - sounds like an interesting project.

Here's a link for a couple of recipes (at the bottom of the page): http://www.posbeer.org/oppaat/sahti/brewing.php

Mash made from a combination of certain malts strained through Junipers (or flavored with junipers) seems to be a common thread, but everyone's is slightly different.

[kiarrith]

neat! The Fins I know is where I got the thought it was traditional...but then again, Im sure everyone does things differently over time =D

[helen99]

That's so cool that you got a recipe from people you know from Finland. Probably more reliable than searching on the net.

[kiarrith]

eh..'recipe' heh
more like chattiness.
but i guess a lot of old recipes are like that.