Omega Yeast 057: Hothead Kveik Ale SPECIAL ORDER

A highly flocculent Norwegian kveik ale strain with an astoundingly wide temperature range and little change in flavor across the range, Hothead is clean enough for both American and English styles. It has a unique honey-like aroma with overripe mango which is complementary to modern, fruity hops. Temperature control is unnecessary with this strain. Non-phenolic and no fusels, even at higher temperatures.

Omega Yeast`s metabolically healthy cells produce vigorous fermentation and consistent results for home brewers and probrewers alike.oduction if exposed to oxygen. This strain tests positive for the STA1 gene, an indicator of Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus, and is capable of fermenting dextrins, resulting in very high attenuation.

Flocculation: Medium-High

Attenuation: 75-85% +

Temperature Range: 72-98° F (22-37° C)

Alcohol Tolerance: 11%