Hornindal

About

A remarkable Norwegian farmhouse yeast from Grodås known for producing intense tropical fruit character including pineapple, mango, and stone fruit. Ferments extremely fast at high temperatures (up to 40°C/104°F) and produces clean results even when hot. One of the most fruit-forward Kveik strains.

Flavor Profile

Soft, milky caramel with mushroom and tropical fruit notes.

Best For

Tropical IPAs, fruit-forward ales, Norwegian farmhouse, fast ferments

Provenance

"Terje got the yeast from Olav Sverre Gausemel in the 1990s. It has not been mixed with any other yeast since. See #18 for more."

Origin Details