Очаково Квас(Ochakovo Kvass)

Очаково is a huge Russian beverage company that makes kvass, beer, wine, liquor, and soft drinks. Though their kvass is widely available, I suspect it's not very traditional. Kvass varies significantly, from a non-alcoholic soft drink to a full-bodied mildly-alcoholic beverage. Traditionally, it is made by fermenting rye bread with yeast, but commercial brands are often made with sugar, malt extract, and carbonated water.

This kvass has a dark brown color with a small head. It is pretty fragrant, a yeasty fermented smell with raisins and prunes. Also, subtle notes of hazelnuts and coffee. Wow. What a strange, complex flavor... I've had kvass before that seemed sweet and rich with a prune juice flavor. This definitely has a nutty flavor and a slightly sour maltiness. But I feel like the carbonation is a bit overkill. So many flavors. You could write poetry about this.

Очаково Квас
(Ochakovo Kvass)
Is it delicious?: C-
Is it interesting?: A
Drinkability: D+

Here's a photo of my friend, Phil, taking in the aroma.