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Kotikalja

Homemade kotikalja (traditional Finnish table beer) is easy to make and rewards you with its soft, malty flavor. This traditional beverage is a staple of the Finnish dining table.

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Machine-translated, original language: Suomi.

Kotikalja
Cook 1 h 15 minTotal 1 h 15 minInspired by k-ruoka.fi

Method

  1. 1

    Bring 3 l of water to a boil and pour it into a large pot or bucket over the malt and sugar. Let it steep under a lid for about half an hour. Add 2 liters of cold water to the vessel. Check that the liquid is lukewarm.

  2. 2

    Dissolve the yeast in a small amount of the beer liquid and pour the mixture back into the beer. Let the beverage ferment at room temperature for about 12 hours.

  3. 3

    Strain and bottle the beer. Store in a cold place. The beer is ready and at its best after 24 hours.