Lida Kveik

About

This culture is a single strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from Samuel Lien’s house culture, which he received from Hans Øen around 1980. It exhibits a fermentation profile of apricot, stone fruit and white wine grape esters, with a balanced malt character coming through on the finish.

Flavor Profile

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

Best For

Norwegian farmhouse ale, quick-turn ales, fruit-forward beers, pseudo-lagers

Provenance

"Traditional Lithuanian farmhouse yeast from the Lida region."

Origin Details