Halvorsgard

About

Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Ål. Ål in Hallingdal has a strong tradition of farmhouse brewing with distinctive local yeast 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

"He doesn't know where the yeast comes from. As far as he knows it's always been on the farm. They have often exchanged yeast with Sverre Skrindo, so this may be the same as #27."

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