What is Kvass?
Q: What is Kvass?
A: Kvass is a fermented beverage made from black or regular rye bread, often flavoured with fruits or herbs such as strawberries, raisins, or mint, and used for preparing a cold summertime soup called okroshka.
Q: What is the alcohol content of Kvass?
A: Kvass is a non-alcoholic drink by Russian standards. This is because the alcohol content from fermentation is less than 1.2%. Overall, the alcohol content is low (0.05% - 1.0%).
Q: What type of bread is used to make Kvass?
A: Kvass is made from black or regular rye bread, and the colour of the bread used helps to make the colour of the drink.
Q: Where is Kvass popular?
A: Kvass is popular in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, and other Eastern and Central European countries, as well as in countries that used to be a part of the USSR, such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. It is also popular in Harbin and Xinjiang, areas within China that are influenced by Russian culture.
Q: What is Kvass used for?
A: Kvass is often used for preparing a cold summertime soup called okroshka.
Q: Is Kvass an alcoholic drink?
A: Kvass is a non-alcoholic drink by Russian standards, although it does contain a low amount of alcohol due to fermentation.
Q: What other flavours can Kvass be made with?
A: Kvass can be flavoured with fruits or herbs such as strawberries, raisins, or mint.
