keptinis- baked ale

"Keptinis alus" is an ancient brewing technique from Lithuania that gives the beer a very special depth. Part of the mash is baked in a wood-fired oven, developing notes of caramel, bread, and nuts. This traditional method dates back to the days of farmhouse beers and conjures up a distinctive flavor: a combination of gentle roastiness, malty richness, and a hint of wild, slightly sour funk.

For Keptinis Baked Ale, Sakiškių alus reinterprets this technique and combines it with the German Oktoberfest tradition. Their beer is based on a classic festbier—a slightly stronger lager with a rich, wonderfully drinkable malt body. Baking the mash gives it a more intense malty depth, reminiscent of freshly baked bread, toasted grain, and a hint of toffee.

In the glass, it glows a rich amber gold with copper reflections. The nose is greeted by floral hops, nutty roasted aromas, and a delicate, caramel-sweet spiciness. On the palate, it presents itself with a malty, slightly roasted, and subtly nutty flavor. A subtle, sour, funky note enlivens the beer. The finish is dry, harmonious, and leaves you wanting more.

Thanks to its balanced malt depth, lively 5.7% alcohol content, and appropriate 21 bitterness levels, Keptinis is perfect for enjoyable evenings. An exciting interplay of German festival beer culture and Lithuanian brewing craftsmanship.