Aurland

About

Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Aurland. Collected as part of efforts to preserve Norway's unique farmhouse brewing heritage. Like other Kveik, it tolerates high fermentation temperatures and completes fermentation quickly while producing distinctive farmhouse character.

Flavor Profile

Traditional Norwegian Kveik from Aurland. Clean with subtle fruit esters. Heat tolerant.

Best For

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

Provenance

"He found it dried in a storehouse on the farm. He thinks it was last used in 1978. He managed to revive it, and has brewed several beers with it that he really likes."

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