Ørjasæter
About
Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Geiranger. 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
"He started brewing back in the 1960s, and at that time yeast was circulating among the locals. They shared with each other. He says he thinks this yeast is the one people used in Geiranger. He doesn't remember now the last time he got yeast from anyone else, but it's a long time ago."