Opshaug Kveik Yeast WLP518

White Labs Opshaug Kveik Ale Yeast (WLP518) is a Kveik strain sourced from Lars Marius Garshol, and is isolated forma. mixed culture that belonged to Harald Opshaug - a farmhouse brewer in Stranda, Norway. It was originally used in the 1990s to produce several kornøl-style beers. It is a clean fermenter and is tolerate up to 95F and will finish its fermentation within 3 to 4 days. It is hop-forward and has clean characters.

It is a superb choice for use in IPAs and Pale Ales.

Attenuation: 69-80%

Flocculation: Medium to High

Alcohol Tolerance: Medium to High (8-12%)

Optimum Fermentation Temperature:  77 - 95F

Suggested Styles:

• American IPA
  
• Blonde Ale
  
• Double IPA
  
• Hazy/Juicy IPA
  
• Pale Ale
  
• Porter
  
• Red Ale
  
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• Stout