kaljude
Kaljude is a term primarily used in Estonia to refer to alcoholic beverages made from fermented grains, most commonly barley. It is a traditional Estonian drink with a long history, predating modern brewing methods. The process typically involves malting the grain, mashing it to convert starches into sugars, and then fermenting these sugars with yeast. Historically, kaljude was brewed in households and varied significantly in taste and strength depending on local ingredients and techniques.
While often translated as "beer," kaljude can differ from modern industrial beers in its production and flavor