Nornes

About

Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Dyrvedalen. 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

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

"John Nornes says he has been using this kveik in Bergen since the late 1980s, and that it originally came from Dyrvedalen. It's probably closely related to #2."

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