Brem
 Suling Mas brand Madiun brem | |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
|---|---|
Brem is traditional
Brem as a beverage is consumed and holds important use in certain temple ceremonies of Hinduism called Tetabuhan, as an offering beverage for Buto Kala (lit. Kala the Giant) in order to evoke harmony. Brem can be either white or red depending on the proportions of white and black glutinous rice used in production. As a liquid, brem's taste can range from very sweet to semi-sweet, yet acidic and contains alcohol with varying degrees, usually from 5% to 14%.
Brem cake is produced in two places, Wonogiri and Madiun. This kind of brem is believed by Indonesian consumers to be beneficial for stimulating the
Production of brem
Fermented beverage
Liquid brem is made from a fermented mash of black/ white glutinous rice (known as Ketan) using a dry-starter called
See also
- Alcohol in Indonesia
- Sake
- Tapai
- List of fermented foods
- List of Indonesian beverages
References
- ^ "Brem or brem cake is produced in two small villages of east and central Java Madium and Wonogiri". Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
- ^ The appearance of Brem in Java and its surroundings Archived 2010-04-07 at the Wayback Machine