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Brinjevec (or ''Brinovec'') is a strong alcoholic drink, produced in the Karst and Brkini regions in Slovenia. It is re-distilled from ground and fermented juniper berries only and it differs from similar drinks that have different alcohol bases with added juniper flavor (compound Gin, Slovak Borovička, Dutch Jenever, Serbian Klekovača, etc.). It has a clear transparent color and it is meant for folk medicinal use and not for regular drinking. It contains between 40% and 50% alcohol and has a very distinctive tart taste〔http://www.krasevka.si/ponudba/zganja/ Krasevka (in Slovene).〕〔http://www.vecer.si/clanek2007122705279644 Večer daily - Z geografsko oznako - iz uvoza 27. 12. 2007 (in Slovene)〕 ''Kraški brinjevec'' means 'Karst gin' or 'Karst juniper brandy'. ==History== The word ''brinovec'' derives from the word ''brin'' 'juniper' and it is made from juniper berries. ''Kraški brinjevec'' has been made by local farmers in the Karst and Brkini regions for centuries. It was first mentioned 200 years ago. It has always been appreciated by locals for its curative effects as a cure for many problems. Because it is fermented only from juniper berries (from 100 to 150 kilos of berries for 10 liters of spirit) and distilled and re-distilled in a special copper still, it costs €30 or more per liter (2010) if buying from local farmers.〔 ''Kraški brinjevec'' is mentioned in several books such as National Geographic's ''Taste Slovenia'' by Janez Bogataj and Lonely Planet's ''Slovenia - History, Culture & Outdoors'' as an exquisite traditional drink. It has also found its way into the brochure of Slovene souvenirs published by "Slovenia's Official Travel Guide".〔http://www.slovenia.info/pictures%5Cpublication_language%5C2009%5CSouvenirs_205_pub.pdf Souvenirs of Slovenia at Slovenia.info - PDF〕 ''Brinjevec'' is sold in some bars and inns for drinking as well. However most cases such ''brinjevec'' is merely a cheap surrogate of traditional Karst ''brinjevec''. Usually made from plum brandy, ''tropinovec'' (pomace brandy), or even alcohol made of fermented potatoes with added juniper flavor. Some prefer it this way as taste is milder and it is more drinkable. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Brinjevec」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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