Kvasik
Kvasik is a traditional fermented beverage with Slavic origins, most commonly associated with Russia and Ukraine. It is typically made from rye bread, which gives it a distinctive slightly sour and malty flavor. The fermentation process involves the use of yeast and sometimes sourdough starter, which converts sugars in the bread into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This results in a lightly effervescent drink with a low alcohol content, usually ranging from 0.5% to 2.5%.
While rye bread is the most common base, kvasik can also be made from other grains such
The production of kvasik can be done at home, with recipes passed down through generations. Commercially produced