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The story of Sahti
In the Kalevala, beer is a people's power – a drink that was born even before humans. According to the poems, beer was conjured by the beer goddess Osmotar, who mixed malt, water and honey, and created a festive drink. Juniper and a bee blessed it, and thus the sacred drink was born, which was drunk at large feasts and weddings.
Over time, this mythical drink found a home in the dark cellars of Finnish country huts, where sahtia was brewed for generations. It was made from rye and barley malt, flavored with juniper, and left to ferment naturally – often without a broth. Each house had its own secret, its own taste.
Sahti was above all a celebratory beer: it was drunk at weddings, christenings and the end of the harvest season. It was not an everyday drink, but the heart of the community – an important part of hospitality and tradition.
Although modern brewing has changed, sahti lives on. It is one of Finland's oldest food traditions, a genuine link to the ancient culture of the forested Nordic region, where the scent of juniper and the sweetness of malt told stories of past generations.
