Kveik is a Norwegian multiculture yeast that traditionally was used in farmhouse brewing, and passed on from father to son through many generations. It is known to ferment incredibly fast and creating unique flavors and aroma.
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K.1 Voss
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Voss multi-strain comes from Sigmund Gjernes in Voss. The flavor and aroma primarily stem from orange, tangerine, and citrus. Secondary flavors include tropical fruit and mild spiciness. Voss ferments well between 15–40°C and will ferment faster at higher temperatures. At an optimal temperature of 31–35°C, you can expect fermentation to take up to 72 hours. Voss is well-suited for farmhouse ales, IPAs, pale ales, and sours.
The Voss kveik comes from Sigmund Gjernes in Voss, Norway. Voss is situated south of the Jostedal glacier. Voss was somewhat isolated from the larger cities, and most people were farming and self-sustained. People shared kveik mainly with each other, and because of the distance to other settlements, the kveik was rarely mixed with other types. The Voss kveik is unique in taste and aroma, much because of the great work done by Sigmund and others to preserve the yeast throughout the years.
Primary flavors: Orange, tangerine and citrus
Secondary flavors: Tropical fruit and mild spiciness
The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense.
Voss ferments well from 15°C/ 59°F and up to 40°C/ 104°F. The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the optimum temperature (31-35°C) expect fermentation to finish in 72 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can expect fermentation time to increase. For high gravity beers, we recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition to ensure a healthy fermentation.
Pitch directly into wort by sprinkling it across the surface, or rehydrate yeast. For fermentation below 18°C/ 64°F, or high gravity, increase pitching rate to 60 g/HL.
Available in homebrew sachets (7 gram/0.25 oz per 20-30L/ 5-8 US gallons of wort) and brewery pouches (300 gram/10.5 oz per 1000 liter/264 US gallons of wort.
K.9 Ebbegarden
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Ebbegarden multi-strain originates from Ebbegarden farm in Stordal. The flavor and aroma primarily come from apple and pear, with secondary notes of tropical fruit and citrus. Ebbegarden ferments well between 15–38°C and will ferment faster at higher temperatures. At an optimal temperature of 31–35°C, you can expect fermentation to take up to 72 hours. Ebbegarden is perfect for IPAs.
Ebbegarden kveik comes from Ebbegarden farm in Stordal, Norway. Ebbegarden has traditionally produced fruit, which is believed to be the source of the fruitiness in their kveik. During the Viking age, the mild climate made many Vikings settle down to fish and farm the land in Stordalen, and the first church was built in the 1100s. Beer and spirits were a big part of celebrations and gatherings for birth, confirmations and burials, and people made their own beer with kveik, especially for these gatherings.
Primary flavors: Apple and pear
Secondary flavors: Tropical fruit and citrus
The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense.
Ebbegarden ferments well from 15°C/ 59°F and up to 38°C/ 100°F. The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the optimum temperature (31-35°C) expect fermentation to finish in 72 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can expect fermentation time to increase. For high gravity beers, we recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition to ensure a healthy fermentation.
Pitch directly into wort by sprinkling it across the surface, or rehydrate yeast. For fermentation below 18°C/ 64°F, or high gravity, increase pitching rate to 60 g/HL.
Available in homebrew sachets (7 gram/0.25 oz per 20-30L/ 5-8 US gallons of wort) and brewery pouches (300 gram/10.5 oz per 1000 liter/264 US gallons of wort.
K.14 Eitrheim
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Eitrheim multi-strain comes from Reidar Eitrheim in Tokheim. The flavor and aroma primarily derive from apricot and peach, with secondary notes of orange and pineapple. Eitrheim ferments well between 15–38°C and will ferment faster at higher temperatures. At an optimal temperature of 31–35°C, you can expect fermentation to take up to 72 hours. Eitrheim is suitable for IPAs, pale ales, and NEIPAs.
The Eitrheim kveik comes from Reidar Eitrheim from Tokheim, Norway. Tokheim is located close to Odda in the heart of the Hardangerfjord and next to the Folgefonna National Park. The yeast has been passed on for generations, and Reidar got it from his grandfather. The yeast is very versatile and can be used in different beer types such as IPA, Pale Ale, NEIPA, Stouts, and Porters.
Primary flavors: Apricot and peach
Secondary flavors: Orange and pineapple
The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense.
Eitrheim ferments well from 15°C/ 59°F and up to 38°C/ 100°F. The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the
optimum temperature (31-35°C) expect fermentation to finish in 72 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can
expect fermentation time to increase. For high gravity beers, we recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition
to ensure a healthy fermentation.
Pitch directly into wort by sprinkling it across the surface, or rehydrate yeast. For fermentation below 18°C/ 64°F, or high gravity,
increase pitching rate to 60 g/HL.
Available in homebrew sachets (7 gram/0.25 oz per 20-30L/ 5-8 US gallons of wort) and brewery pouches (300 gram/10.5 oz per 1000 liter/264 US gallons of wort.
K.22 Stalljen
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Stalljen multi-strain originates from Stig Seljeset in Hornindal. The flavor and aroma primarily come from tropical fruit, mango, and pineapple, with secondary notes of orange and lemon. Stalljen ferments well between 12–38°C and will ferment faster at higher temperatures. At an optimal temperature of 31–35°C, you can expect fermentation to take up to 72 hours. Stalljen is highly versatile and works well for pseudo-lagers and IPAs.
The Stalljen kveik comes from Stig Seljeset in Hornindal, Norway. Hornindal is situated north of the Jostedal glacier. Historically, the main industry in Hornindal was farming and scythe forging. The Seljeset farm was a traditional self-sustained farm holding animals. The Stalljen name means stable, and comes from their old horse stable which now holds a private pub and brewery.
Primary flavors: Tropical fruit, mango and pineapple
Secondary flavors: Orange and lemon
The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense.
Stalljen ferments well from 12°C/ 38°F and up to 54°C/ 100°F. The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the optimum temperature (31-35°C) expect fermentation to finish in 72 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can expect fermentation time to increase. For high gravity beers, we recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition to ensure a healthy fermentation.
Pitch directly into wort by sprinkling it across the surface, or rehydrate yeast. For fermentation below 18°C/ 64°F, or high gravity, increase pitching rate to 60 g/HL.
Available in homebrew sachets (7 gram/0.25 oz per 20-30L/ 5-8 US gallons of wort) and brewery pouches (300 gram/10.5 oz per 1000 liter/264 US gallons of wort.
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