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LalBrew Voss

Lallemand (LalBrew Voss Kveik)KveikDry
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About

Kveik is a Norwegian word meaning yeast. In the Norwegian farmhouse tradition, kveik was preserved by drying and passed from generation to generation. Kveik is the original, traditional dried yeast! The LalBrew Voss strain was obtained from Sigmund Gjernes (Voss, Norway), who has maintained this culture using traditional methods since the 1980s and generously shared it with the wider brewing community. LalBrew Voss supports a wide range of fermentation temperatures between 25-40°C (77-104°F) with a very high optimal range of 35-40°C (95-104°F). Very fast fermentations are achieved within the optimal temperature range with full attenuation typically achieved within 2-3 days. The flavor profile is consistent across the entire temperature range: neutral with subtle fruity notes of orange and citrus. Flocculation is very high producing clear beers without filtration or use of process aids.

Flavor Profile

Neutral with subtle orange and citrus fruit notes

fruity
Tropical Fruit
2
Stone Fruit
1
Citrus
4
Malty
1
Neutral
3

Best For

Kveik, American IPA, Hazy IPA, American Pale Ale, Black IPA, Red IPA, Red Ale, Robust Porter, American Stout, Winter Seasonal Beer, English IPA, Extra Special Bitter, Bitter, Stout, Tropical, Blonde Ale, American Strong Ale, Cream Ale, American Amber Lager, American Brown Ale, White IPA, Imperial IPA

Provenance

"Traditional Norwegian kveik from the Voss region, collected by Lars Marius Garshol from Sigmund Gjernes."

Origin Details

Place
Voss, Norway
Original Owner
Sigmund Gjernes

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
77 - 104°F
Attenuation
76 - 82%
Flocculation
top
Alcohol Tolerance
12%