Kveik Yeastery K.1 Voss Dry Beer Yeast – 7 g
Origin: Voss, Norway – traditional multi-strain kveik
Why Brewers Love It
K.1 Voss is one of the most celebrated kveik strains, renowned for its fast, vigorous fermentation and distinctive citrus character. It performs clean at moderate temperatures and produces bold orange-forward esters when fermented warm, making it perfect for both traditional and modern brewing.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
Dominant notes of orange and tangerine with secondary hints of tropical fruit and mild spice. Warmer fermentation boosts ester expression for bolder citrus character, while cooler fermentation offers a cleaner profile.
Best Uses
- IPAs & Pale Ales – complements hop-driven citrus and tropical flavors.
- Farmhouse ales & Norwegian styles – blends rustic tradition with expressive esters.
- Warm climate brewing – thrives in summer brewing and warm environments.
Technical Specs
- Format: Dry multi-strain kveik yeast
- Packet weight: 7 g (sufficient for ~20-30 L / 5-8 US gallons)
- Fermentation temperature range: 15-40 °C (59-104 °F)
- Optimal fermentation temperature: 31-35 °C (88-95 °F)
- Apparent attenuation: High
- Flocculation: High
- Alcohol tolerance: ~13 % ABV
Brew Tips
- Pitch directly into wort; increase pitch rate for high-gravity or cooler fermentations.
- Ferment warm (31-35 °C) for bold citrus esters and fast fermentation (48-72 hours).
- Cooler fermentation yields cleaner flavors with subtler citrus expression.
