WLP518 - Opshaug Kveik Ale Yeast
This product has been superseded by KegLand.
Please see the description below for its successor or alternative product.
Description
This product has been superseded and can now be purchased in the larger pack size at 2X the pitching rate, WLP518 Opshaug Kveik Ale Yeast - PurePitch Next Generation (KL34135).
Kveik yeast is widely becoming Australia's favourite yeast! Not only can it handle temperatures up to 35°C without off flavours, but it ferments extremely fast and settles out quite clear. We've had success in taking a big scoop of yeast out from our FermZillas and spreading it on a sheet of baking paper, drying it out and freezing the flakes. Throw a few flakes in the fermenter and BOOM its fermenting like crazy!
Sourced from our friend Lars Marius Garshol, this kveik strain was isolated from a mixed culture which belonged to Harald Opshaug, a farmhouse brewer in Stranda, Norway. This strain was originally used in the 1990s to produce several kornøl-style beers. It is a clean fermenting yeast and has tolerated temperatures up to 95°F (35°C) while finishing fermentation within three to four days. The hop-forward, clean characteristics of this strain make it ideal for IPAs and pale ales.
We highly recommend a Dry Ice Pack or two for your yeasts voyage OR for a short stay in our pick up lockers in the warmer months of the year.
Please choose Australia Post Express if you want to reduce the the risk of transit time delay and its affect on your yeast.
Attenuation | 70% - 80% |
Flocculation | High |
Alcohol Tolerance | Medium to High (8 - 12%) |
Optimum Temperature | 24°C - 35°C!!! |
To ensure a healthy fermentation it is a good idea to incorporate some yeast nutrient in your brewing. You can purchase some here.
The benefits of using yeast nutrient are described in the pdf and video below:
Lallemand - Feeding Yeast for Brewing Success!
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