Lapin Kulta
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Lapin Kulta (fi: "Gold of Lapland") is the name of a beer brewery in Tornio Finland and also the name of its product, Finland's most popular lager.
The brewery was founded in 1873, but the name Lapin Kulta was not adopted until 1969. The brewery had to acquire a gold mine in order to be able under Finnish law to carry the name. For a long time the company described their activities as "gold mining and beer brewing".
Lapin Kulta's focus on high quality ingredients (special malt barley, clear water, and own yeast strain) coupled with successful marketing made it the most popular beer in Finland. After a merger with the Hartwall beverage company in 1980, it entered the export market and by now it is available in most European countries.
Lapin Kulta is said to have an aromatic and fruity nose and a crisp and smooth taste.