Historical Beer: Sahti

A sweet, heavy, strong traditional Finnish farmhouse beer usually with a rye and juniper character. Typically turbid and unfiltered with an earthy quality.

Strong juniper berry aroma with resinous, piney character. Rye and bread malt backbone. Possible earthy and herbal notes. Turbid and rustic. No hop aroma — juniper is the bittering agent.

Hazy, turbid brownish-gold to medium amber. Unfiltered and turbid. Little to no head. Very rustic appearance.

Sweet, full malt flavor with rye bread and earthy juniper character. Banana esters from yeast. Low bitterness from juniper. Slight tannins from juniper berries. Sweet, warming finish.

Very full body with low carbonation. Thick, almost syrupy. Alcohol warmth prominent. Turbid and chewy.

One of the world's oldest continuously brewed traditional beers, with documented history going back to at least the 9th century in Finland. Historically brewed by farmsteads throughout Finland and Estonia (where it's called Koduõlu). Uses juniper branches and berries instead of hops. Sahti represents a direct link to pre-hop brewing traditions.

What is Historical Beer: Sahti beer?

Sahti — a traditional Finnish farmhouse beer with rye, juniper, and baking yeast. Style guide.

What is the ABV of Historical Beer: Sahti?

Historical Beer: Sahti has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 7.0-11.0%.

How bitter is Historical Beer: Sahti beer?

Historical Beer: Sahti measures 0-15 IBU (International Bitterness Units).

What are some examples of Historical Beer: Sahti beers?

Lammin Sahti, Hollolan Hirvi Sahti, Finlandia Sahti, Suomen Sahti