Wollsæter

About

Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast (Kveik) from Hellesylt. 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.

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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

"It comes from the farm of Jørgen Wollsæter in Hellesylt. It had been standing, dried, in the basement for 25 years, but was revived, we think successfully. He got it from his father, and where his father got it from he doesn't know."

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