Folkestad

About

Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Nordfjordeid. 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

"His father, Hans Folkestand, got kveik both from Stranda, probably Stein Langlo, and also from Tore Nord in Nordfjordeid. The two kveiks were mixed, and this made a very good beer. So they kept using the mix, and even sent it back to Stranda."

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