Koduõlu
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Beer styles”.
Explanation
Estonian home ale, especially from the western islands such as Saaremaa. It is flavoured with juniper and bog myrtle, the wort is not boiled, and the beer has only its natural carbonation.
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What is special about Estonian home ale, koduõlu?
- It is brewed with seawater
- It matures in casks made of birch bark
- The wort is not boiled, and juniper is used for flavour
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Correct: The wort is not boiled, and juniper is used for flavour. Koduõlu comes mainly from islands such as Saaremaa and has only its natural carbonation.
Which country does the beer style “Koduõlu” come from?
- Estonia
- Iceland
- Sweden
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Correct: Estonia. Estonian home ale, especially from the western islands such as Saaremaa.