kvass

K0118700 (kväs)n. A Russian fermented beverage similar to beer, made from rye or barley.

[Russian kvas, from Old Russian kvasŭ.]

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n (Brewing) an alcoholic drink of low strength made in Russia and E Europe from cereals and stale bread[C16: from Russian kvas; related to Old Slavic kvasĭ yeast, Latin cāseus cheese]

kvass

(kvɑs, kwɑs)

n. a Russian drink with a low alcoholic content made from fermented cereal or bread. [1545–55; < Russian kvas]

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Noun

kvass - fermented beverage resembling beer but made from rye or barleybrew, brewage - drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distillingRussia, Soviet Union, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, USSR - a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

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Kvass

(Russian, kvas), a refreshing drink, dating from Kievan Rus’.

Kvass is usually made from malt (rye or barley), rye flour, sugar and mint. A kvass wort is prepared and then fermented with the aid of a combined culture of kvass yeast and lactic acid bacteria. The wort is kept at 20°-25°C for six to 12 hours to complete fermenting process. The kvass is cooled to 10°-15°C and poured off, with the yeast being left in the primary vessel; the kvass is then filtered and poured into barrels and bottles. Kvass concentrates, which are easily prepared at home, are available. Other kvasses are made of fruits and berries, including apples, lemons, and cranberries.

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noun fermented beverage resembling beer but made from rye or barley

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