Kveik
Kveik is the word for "yeast" in Norwegian, and specifically refers to the yeast that was historically used in traditional Norwegian farmhosue brewing. Although little kveik still exists in its original form, a few Kveik cultures have been passed down from generations and inherited by modern farmhouse brewers in Norway who still use this yeast today and brew with traditional farmhouse methods. Much of the knowledge about kveik and historical farmhouse brewing in Norway has been researched and publicized by Lars Marius Garshol on his blog, Larsblog. In 2015 Kveik cultures were sent to yeast labs for propagation and distribution to brewers around the world [1].
Brief History and Description of Kveik
Kveik was used to brew traditional farmhouse beer in Norway. Kveik was passed down from generation to generation within the family, and also shared among fellow brewers in the region. At one time kveik was very prevalent in Norway, but today very little of it remains in the districts of Voss and probably Sunnmøre.
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