Kveik for breweries – original cultures from Kveik Yeastery in 300 g

Kveik Yeastery Pro is Norwegian kveik in 300 g packs for breweries. The cultures K.1 Voss, K.9 Ebbegarden, K.14 Eitrheim and K.22 Stalljen are traditional multi-strain cultures from Norwegian farms. At the recommended pitch rate of 30 g per hectolitre, one pack covers 1000 litres of beer.

Please note: The professional range is only available in Norway.

Kveik heritage and properties

Kveik was originally used for farmhouse brewing in western Norway and has been handed down through generations as a blend of several yeast strains. Each culture has its own flavour profile, from orange and citrus to tropical fruit, apple and pear. Kveik ferments at high temperatures and ferments fast, which can shorten tank time and reduce the need for cooling.

How to choose a kveik culture

Culture	Temperature	Alcohol tolerance	Flavour	Suits
K.1 Voss	15–40 °C	13 %	Orange, mandarin, citrus	Farmhouse, IPA, pale ale, sour
K.9 Ebbegarden	15–38 °C	16 %	Apple, pear, tropical fruit	IPA
K.14 Eitrheim	15–38 °C	12 %	Apricot, peach	IPA, pale ale, NEIPA
K.22 Stalljen	8–38 °C	15 %	Mango, pineapple	Pseudo-lager, IPA

All four perform best at 31–35 °C, where fermentation can be complete in around 72 hours. The kveik can be sprinkled directly onto the wort or rehydrated first.

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Frequently asked questions about kveik for breweries

How much kveik do I need per hectolitre?

The recommended pitch rate is 30 g per hectolitre, so a 300 g pack covers 1000 litres. When fermenting below 18 °C or with wort above OG 1.060, increase the rate to 60 g per hectolitre.

What temperature should kveik ferment at?

The cultures handle from 8–15 °C up to 38–40 °C, but are fastest at 31–35 °C, where fermentation can be complete in around 72 hours.

Can kveik be used for lager?

K.22 Stalljen suits pseudo-lager, a lager-like beer fermented warm with kveik. The culture ferments from 8 °C.

What is the difference between K.1 Voss and LalBrew Voss Kveik?

K.1 Voss from Kveik Yeastery is a multi-strain original culture. LalBrew Voss Kveik from Lallemand is a dry yeast in 500 g, found under Lallemand Pro.