Opshaug Kveik Ale Yeast (WLP518) White Labs

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Yeast Profile based on 68 recipes

Prevalence

0.0%

Type

Ale

Form

Liquid

Lab

White labs

Product ID

WLP518

Flocculation

High

Species

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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.

Lab Guidance
Temp
77° 95°
Atten.
70% 80%
75%
In Practice
Atten.
74.4% 77%
75.7%

median with IQR · from 68 homebrew recipes

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