sölutöku

Sölutöku is a term used in Icelandic to describe the process of extracting alcohol from fermented grain mash, typically barley or wheat. This process is a crucial step in the production of beer, whiskey, and other distilled spirits. The term "sölutöku" translates to "alcohol extraction" in English. The method involves heating the fermented mash to a temperature that causes the alcohol to evaporate and separate from the water and other components. This evaporated alcohol is then condensed back into a liquid form, resulting in a spirit with a higher alcohol content than the original fermented mash. The process of sölutöku is often repeated multiple times to achieve the desired alcohol concentration. This method is widely used in Icelandic distilleries and breweries due to its efficiency and the high-quality spirits it produces. The resulting spirit can be further aged and flavored to create a variety of alcoholic beverages.