Description

Eitrheim Kveik

K.14 Eitrheim flavor and aroma has fruity notes with ripe pear, plum/prune, and honey being the main characteristics. The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense. Eitrheim ferments well from 64F (18C) and up to 107F (42C). The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the highest temperature, you can expect the beer to ferment in 48 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can expect fermentation time to increase. We recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition to ensure a healthy fermentation when fermenting at low temps.

More about Eitrheim Kveik:

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 Eitrheim kveik gives an incredible taste of ripe pear, plum, raisin, prune, and honey. The yeast is very versatile and can be used in different beer types such as IPA, Pale Ale, NEIPA, Stouts, and Porters.

K.14 Eitrheim Yeast Characteristics:

• Fermentation Temp:64 – 107F
• Attenuation:High
• Flocculation:Low
• Alcohol Tolerance 12% ABV