Krosshaug
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 got the yeast from his father. His father may have it from the farm Skrindo, or it may have been on the current farm (Krosshaug) all along. He's not sure. They have often exchanged yeast with Halvorsgard, so this may be the same as #28. Sometimes they got yeast from Torstein Jordet in nearby Oppheim."