Beer outside the comfort zone – that is the motto of the guys from Sakiškių alus, a small but fine brewery from Lithuania. Leaving your comfort zone doesn't initially sound like a cozy evening with good friends and nice beer, but that's what the brewers mean. Linas Zakarevičius and Gediminas Volkas want to broaden the horizons of beer drinkers - elevate beer from an unspectacular after-work drink to a special highlight. They also brew unpasteurized and unfiltered craft beer in their brewery, which is located in a small family home. Former homebrewer Linas Zakarevičius put together and designed his brewery entirely himself. Within six months and with the help of his father, who even sacrificed his vacation, he built the brewery from the ground up. Zakarevičius is proud of his homebrewing roots. His beer comes from real craftsmanship and a true passion for beer, which has developed into a profession over the course of his time as a hobby brewer. Handcraft is very important here - Sakiškių alus makes authentic craft beer, just like it is written in the book.
Sakiškių alus beers want to be understood. Sophisticated aroma pairings, unexpected flavor combinations and an honest, unfiltered style demand your attention if you really want to get behind Sakiškių alus' philosophy. The brewers have a clear message: Anyone who drinks our beer will discover something new. By this they mean the deviations from traditional beer styles and flavors. Don't be afraid to throw cucumbers, raspberries, chilies or pepper into the kettle and the results speak for themselves.
Sakiškių alus has this principle written behind his ears. They don't hide behind fancy names, they just write what's inside on the label. They want to stand out from the crowd of craft beer breweries and show that their beer can keep up even without a fancy name. Their creations have names like Raspberry Gose or Chipotle Porter - names that simply describe how and with what the beer was brewed. However, the simplicity of the name shouldn't lead you to the wrong conclusion that this craft beer is anything but boring. On the contrary, with a total of twenty different beer styles, in addition to a fruity-sour pale ale, a strong-malty imperial stout , the range also includes exotics such as the Gin & Tonic IPA , the Coconut Milk Stout or the Sour Beetroot Ale .
