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Arnegard

Kveik
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About

Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Ål. Ål in Hallingdal has a strong tradition of farmhouse brewing with distinctive local yeast strains. Like other Kveik, it tolerates high fermentation temperatures and completes fermentation quickly while producing distinctive farmhouse character.

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Traditional Norwegian Kveik from Ål. Produces fruity esters with orange and tropical notes. Heat tolerant.

kveikfruitytropical
Banana
1
Tropical Fruit
3
Stone Fruit
2
Citrus
4
Malty
1
Neutral
1

Best For

Norwegian farmhouse ale, quick-turn ales, pseudo-lagers, hop-forward beers

Provenance

"He has the yeast from his grandparents. He doesn't know where it comes from before that."

Origin Details

Place
Ål
Original Owner
Nils Arnegard

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
95°F
Attenuation
N/A
Flocculation
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