Hjørdis

About

Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Oslo. 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

"A sourdough culture originally started from ecological flour by Zinöcker in 2015. She has been sharing it with others, and Folde got it in 2017. He's brewed beer with it since."

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