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Laerdal Kveik

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About

This single-strain isolate from the Lærdal Kveik (sourced from Dagfinn Wendelbo) ferments fast (like most kveik), flocculates well, and adds pineapple and orchard fruit aroma to beer. Ferments fast and is suited to hazy IPAs or English ales.

Flavor Profile

Norwegian/Baltic Kveik strain. Tropical fruit and citrus notes. Fast fermentation, heat tolerant.

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Tropical Fruit
4
Stone Fruit
3
Citrus
3
Neutral
1

Best For

Pale Ale, IPA, Blond Ale

Provenance

"Traditional Norwegian kveik from the Lærdal region of Sogn og Fjordane."

Origin Details

Place
Lærdal, Norway

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
68 - 95°F
Attenuation
68 - 78%
Flocculation
top
Alcohol Tolerance
14%