Thread: Kvas a little secret of the Rus !

So I just got done making and then promptly finishing off my first batch of Kvas.....What's that you say maybe ? Well it's basically a low alcohol Rye bread beer that the Russians have been making in their homes for centuries.Everybody from Monks to peasants and Rich and Poor have been consuming it with gusto for like ever.It's basically extracted liquid from soaked toasted Rye bread which has yeast and sugar added ,after which it gets strained bottled with usually raisins added and then chilled to nice and cold.It's loaded with B vitamins and it a great refresher on a hot day.It can be sweet or sour,flavored with mint or berries and many times it's referred to as Russian Cola. It's flavor varies from tasting like bread to almost Cider like.They also make a commercial version which I have had but since making my own is really no comparison. The commercial stuff is a little like a Rootbeer with Rye bread and Chocolate undertones.My friend Sasha over in Astrakahn coaxed me in to finally making some and I did not regret it. it's very low alcohol ,1% and I have been finding all sorts of health data online for it, being touted as having cancer fighting and probiotic qualities to it.If your a non alcoholic beverage fan,this would be right up your ally indeed.If anybody out there wants to share recipes or lore on the subject please do.And for those few Rus out there who may be reading..please join in .This stuff is deeeelish !! And I'm making more tomorrow.Did I not mention that this was super easy to make and a lot less time consuming than most fermented beverages.Just one more thing to add to the I did it myself and the old way list ha ! Thank you Sasha and thank you Russia !