History

Švyturys has brewed in Klaipėda since 1784, the oldest brewery in Lithuania. Baltas is the wheat-beer style modelled on the Belgian witbier tradition. Across Vilnius bars it's the summer-terrace pour. Find it on draught at every Šnekutis and at Halės Deli. Pair with cepelinai or with the Halės Turgus smoked-fish counter for a quick lunch.

Common allergens: Gluten

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Ingredients

  • Švyturys Baltas is a commercial Lithuanian beer
  • Available on tap in nearly every Vilnius bar and restaurant
  • Bottled versions available across Lithuanian markets

Method

  1. Order at any Vilnius Šnekutis or beer pub
  2. Pour cold into a wheat-beer glass with a clean head
  3. Pair with cepelinai or smoked Baltic fish
  4. For a Lithuanian beer flight, combine with a Genys IPA and a Kalnapilis Pilsner

Tip from the editors. Drink Švyturys Baltas straight from the tap; bottled versions are also good but draught is fresher.

Where to eat švyturys baltas

Švyturys Baltas in Vilnius

Šnekutis ★ 4.3

Lithuanian€€senamiestisDaily 11:00-23:00

Šnekutis on Šv. Mikalojaus pours 30-plus Lithuanian beers including small-brewery filtered and unfiltered, with cepelinai and smoked-pig snacks.

Signature: Cepelinai, Smoked pig ear, Lithuanian beer flight

Order: Cepelinai with spirgučiai pork cracklings; pick the unfiltered farmhouse ale.

Tip: Užupis branch closed; this Mikalojaus room is the original Šnekutis. Book ahead for evening.

Halės Deli ★ 4.0

LithuaniannaujamiestisMon-Sat 09:00-20:00, Sun 09:00-15:00

Halės Deli inside Halės Turgus sells a Lithuanian-craft beef burger for €7 to €9 sourced from the market butcher stalls, with Genys craft beer alongside.

Try: Lithuanian beef burger

Tip: Combo with a craft draught around €11. Pair with a stop at the cheese stalls for a market lunch.",

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