Kveik Yeastery K.22 Stalljen Dry Beer Yeast – 7 g
Strain from Hornindal, Norway; multi-strain farm kveik culture
Why Brewers Love It
Stalljen K.22 is celebrated for its lightning-fast fermentations, robust performance across a wide temperature spectrum, and vibrant tropical fruit aroma. It gives brewers flexibility: ferment warm for expressive character or cool for cleaner, lager-like notes. This strain is perfect for farmhouse ales, warm weather brewing, or anyone wanting bold flavor without long fermentation times.
Flavor Profile
Tropical fruit upfront—mango and pineapple—with secondary tones of orange and lemon. At higher fermentation temperatures the fruitiness is medium to high; at cooler temps it becomes more restrained, crisp, and clean.
Best Uses
- Farmhouse/Traditional ales: Especially Norwegian or Nordic farmhouse styles.
- IPAs, Pale Ales, Pseudo-lagers: Warm fermentation enhances tropical esters.
- Seasonal or experimental batches: Fast fermentation allows quick turnarounds.
Specs
- Format: Dry yeast, multi-strain kveik
- Packet weight: 7 g (for ~20-30 L / 5-8 US gal batch)
- Fermentation temperature range: 12-38 °C (54-100 °F)
- Optimal fermentation temperature: 31-35 °C (88-95 °F) for fastest performance (finish ~72 hours)
- Alcohol tolerance: ~15% ABV
- Flocculation: High
- Attenuation: Medium
- Pitching considerations: Use two packs and/or yeast nutrition for high gravity; increase pitch rate below 20 °C or for strong worts.
Brew Tips
- Warm ferment to emphasize tropical and citrus character; cooler temperatures will mute aroma but yield cleaner profiles.
- Ensure good yeast nutrition and perhaps use two sachets for high gravity brews to avoid stuck fermentation.
- Use direct pitch for convenience; rehydrate if the yeast has been stored poorly or for large batches.
