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Kveik
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About

Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Bjørke. Collected as part of efforts to preserve Norway's unique farmhouse brewing heritage. Like other Kveik, it tolerates high fermentation temperatures and completes fermentation quickly while producing distinctive farmhouse character.

Flavor Profile

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

tropicalcitrusKveik
Tropical Fruit
4
Stone Fruit
3
Citrus
3
Neutral
1

Best For

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

Provenance

"They got the yeast from Hornindal in the mid-1970s. Nothing more is known as yet."

Origin Details

Place
Bjørke
Original Owner
Einar Saure

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
77°F
Attenuation
N/A
Flocculation
Unknown