Helsinki Göld, Otter Creek's fifth beer on the "OTTER CREEK WORLD TOUR," is a golden ale brewed with juniper and rye, inspired by the Finnish beer "sahti."
In the “Sahti Belt,” just north of Helsinki, the Finnish beer sahti is still being brewed the same way that it was 400 years ago. According to tradition, bags of rye and barley are soaked in the rivers and lakes to germinate, and then malted in the family sauna. The Finnish brewers use juniper branches to filter the malt from the wort. The juniper berries add a gin-like bitterness to the brew and the rye imparts a malty creaminess. As they say in Finland, Kippis!
OTTER CREEK WORLD TOUR The brewery's resident Otter is traveling the world in search of unique, interesting and unusual brewing styles. Whenever he finds something new and exciting, he teams up with Brewmaster Steve Parkes and his capable team to produce Otter Creek's interpretation of the world's best beers! These limited edition brews will be available in 22 oz. bottles and draft- and coming soon- 22 oz "Otter's Selection" 4 pks!
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