Gausemel
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
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
"The yeast comes from his home farm, Gausemel. He started using it in 1977. It's been mixed with other yeasts a number of times since then. It's been mixed 1-2 times after he gave it to Terje Raftevold (#5). He has very likely mixed #22 Stalljen into it a few times."