Sveitiskas

The flavor profile of a Lithuanian Sveitiskas beer can vary depending on the specific recipe, ingredients, and brewing process. However, some general characteristics can be expected in a traditional Sveitiskas:

Maltiness: Sveitiskas is a malt-forward beer, so you can expect flavors like bread, biscuit, and a touch of graininess from the pale, wheat, and Vienna malts.

Yeast-derived flavors: The use of a farmhouse yeast or a Kveik strain will contribute fruity and spicy notes, such as orange, citrus, or tropical fruit, along with a subtle peppery or earthy spiciness.

Hops: Saaz hops are used for bittering, flavor, and aroma, imparting a mild to moderate hop bitterness that balances the maltiness. Saaz hops also contribute a subtle floral and spicy character to the beer, but they do not dominate the flavor profile.

Mouthfeel: The beer should have a medium body with a smooth and rounded mouthfeel. The carbonation level will typically be moderate, providing a pleasant and refreshing drinking experience.

Finish: The finish will be balanced, with a mild to moderate lingering bitterness from the hops, and the fruity and spicy yeast flavors will persist, creating a complex and satisfying aftertaste.


VARIATION TO REMOVE VIENNA
6 lbs (2.72 kg) Pilsner malt
2 lbs (0.91 kg) Maris Otter malt
0.5 lb (227 g) Carapils malt