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About

Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Otterdalen, Hornindal. The Hornindal/Grodås area is renowned for producing some of the most flavorful and fruit-forward Kveik 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

"Their own yeast had gone sour, so they tried yeast from many different sources. He doesn't remember any more which one this was. It's probably different from #23, because they had changed kveik by this time."

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