Eitrheim
About
Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Bleie. 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 strain. Produces tropical and citrus fruit esters. Fast, heat-tolerant fermentation.
Best For
Norwegian farmhouse ale, quick-turn ales, pseudo-lagers, hop-forward beers
Provenance
"Jakob Eitrheim (born 1920) got this yeast from his father, who again has it from his grandfather, who was brewing back in the 1860s. Both used it on the farm Eitrheim, just outside of Odda. Jakob doesn't know anything about before then. Reidar, who gave the yeast to me, is Jakob's grandson."