Hovden

About

Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Stranda. 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

"Dagfinn Hovden got the yeast from Stein Langlo in Stranda in the 1990s. It could be the same as #3, but Langlo had more than one kveik."

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