Sahti

Sahti is a traditional beer that is produced in the regions of Kanta-Häme, Päijat-Häme, and Pohjois-Satakunta. The beer is made with malted barley, other cereal malts, and cereals such as rye, barley, wheat, and oats.

Apart from hops, this beer is sometimes fermented with the addition of juniper, and the wort can be filtered using juniper twigs and rye straws. Sahti is made with local raw materials, following traditional methods and recipes, and without any additives.

The beer is not pasteurized nor filtered. It can range from yellow to dark brown, and it has a slightly cloudy appearance, while its alcohol content may range from 6 % to 12 % ABV. Although it has a long tradition in the area, the first written reference dates from 1792.

Sahti was primarily a festive brew that was traditionally enjoyed on various special occasions in the region. It is one of the last remaining original beers of Wester Europe, and it is sometimes labeled as ethnobeer.