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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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