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About
Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Grodås. The Hornindal/Grodås area is renowned for producing some of the most flavorful and fruit-forward Kveik strains. Like other Kveik, it tolerates high fermentation temperatures and completes fermentation quickly while producing distinctive farmhouse character.
Flavor Profile
Norwegian/Baltic Kveik strain. Tropical fruit and citrus notes. Fast fermentation, heat tolerant.
tropicalcitrusKveik
Tropical Fruit
4
Stone Fruit
3
Citrus
3
Neutral
1
Best For
Norwegian farmhouse ale, quick-turn ales, pseudo-lagers, hop-forward beers
Provenance
"It comes from his father. He doesn't know anything about before that. He himself has never mixed it with other kveiks."
Origin Details
Place
Grodås
Original Owner
Arve Espe
Fermentation Stats
Temperature
68°F
Attenuation
N/A
Flocculation
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