Rivenes
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
"Rivenes says he got the yeast from relatives who ran the farm before him, and that they in turn got it from his grandpa. Before that he doesn't know. People in Dyrvedalen have been sharing the yeast freely with each other, so the people there consider that the valley has a single kveik."