HORNINDAL (KVEIK)

One of the standout features of Hornindal (and kveik) in general, is its affinity for higher temperatures. As the heat rises, so does the production of tropical fruit esters, unveiling a symphony of tangerine, pineapple and mango flavours.

Yeast Characteristics

Type Dry yeast
Weight 0.5kg
Strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Dosage 30 to 100g/hL
Fermentation Temp 28°C to 37°C
ABV Tolerance 14%
Nitrogen Demand Very high
Attenuation 73% to 80%
Flocculation High
Comparative Strains N/A
Features
Remarkable flavour profiles; High rate of fermentation and flocculation at higher temperatures, enabling significantly reduced chilling requirements; Strain’s nature leads to shorter conditioning and fermentation times
🧬 TYPE +
Dry yeast
⚖️ WEIGHT +
0.5kg
🔬 STRAIN +
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
📏 DOSAGE +
30 to 100g/hL
🌱 NITROGEN DEMAND +
Very high
⚖️ COMPARATIVE STRAINS +
N/A
FEATURES +
Remarkable flavour profiles; High rate of fermentation and flocculation at higher temperatures, enabling significantly reduced chilling requirements; Strain’s nature leads to shorter conditioning and fermentation times