Kvass is a low alcoholic drink made of (usually rye) bread. Is there something similar in Italy (like malt beer in Germany)? Or maybe is it possible to buy kvass in big supermarkets?
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May be related: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karamalz but I'm not sure. This (German) drink is also popular in Alto Adige / Südtirol, German speaking county in Northern Italy.– MattAllegroMay 11, 2019 at 11:46
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1@MattAllegro Karamalz is close indeed (it's a sort of malt beer I mentioned in the question) but not the same.– Altbier is not Old BeerMay 15, 2019 at 12:51
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Your best bet is likely to be a Russian/Eastern European store. There are some in many larger Italian cities, search for "negozio russo" or "alimentari russo" in an area you are interested in. Some possibilities:
Rome
- "Kozak" - Via dei Conciatori, 1c
- "Galychnya" - Via Santa Maria delle Fornaci, 6
Verona
- "Il Negozio Tipico Russo", Via Vincenzo Cabianca, 10
Cagliari
- "Алёнушка" - via Francesco Carrara, 22
Genoa
- "Angolo dell'Est" Vicolo Canneto il Curto
Carpi
- "Europa-Est" - via Trento Trieste 34/a
It may pay to call ahead to see if they carry Kvass, if you can find a phone number.