HotHead® Kveik Ale Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-057
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Omega OYL-057 HotHead® Kveik Yeast for Fast, Clean Warm-Fermented Ales
Omega Yeast OYL-057 HotHead® Kveik is a Norwegian kveik strain for brewers who want fast turnaround, broad temperature flexibility, and a fermentation profile that stays cleaner than many warm-fermented ale strains. It is a strong choice for IPAs, pale ales, cream ales, quick turnaround house beers, and other recipes where you want reliable performance without heavy yeast character.
Based on Omega's published guidance and current technical references, this strain typically delivers 75% to 82% attenuation, medium to high flocculation, up to 11% ABV tolerance, and a recommended fermentation range of 68 to 95°F. It is also treated here as non-phenolic, non-diastatic, and STA1 negative, making it a practical kveik option when you want speed and flexibility without saison-like behavior.
What Omega OYL-057 Contributes to Beer
- Fast warm-temperature performance: Useful when you want a quick turnaround without tying up temperature-controlled lager space
- Cleaner kveik profile: Lets hops and malt stay prominent while still offering light citrus and fruit complexity
- Broad process flexibility: Performs across a wide fermentation range that suits both controlled and more relaxed cellar setups
- Practical everyday versatility: Works well in hop-forward and easy-drinking ales alike
Omega OYL-057 Specifications
- Attenuation: 75% to 82%
- Flocculation: Medium to High
- Alcohol tolerance: up to 11% ABV
- Fermentation temperature: 68 to 95°F (20 to 35°C)
- Phenolic: No
- Diastatic: No
- STA1: Negative
Best Styles for OYL-057 HotHead® Kveik
- IPA
- Pale Ale
- Cream Ale
- Blonde Ale
- Quick-turnaround clean ales
Why Brewers Choose OYL-057
This strain is a strong fit when brewing conditions favor speed, flexibility, or warmer fermentation without giving up a polished finished beer. It can help brewers turn around fresh hop-forward ales quickly while still keeping fermentation character controlled and drinkable.
For brewers who want a kveik strain that stays relatively clean and easy to manage, OYL-057 is a strong option.
Liquid Yeast Storage and Shipping
We store liquid yeast in temperature-monitored refrigeration to help preserve yeast health until shipment. Once in transit, weather and carrier handling are outside our control, so liquid yeast customers should choose shipping protection based on season, route, and transit time.
Expedited shipping, insulated mailers, and ice packs can materially reduce risk for liquid yeast during warm-weather transit. Dry yeast is generally much less risky to ship than liquid yeast.
Related Yeast and Brewing Resources
Browse our full Omega Yeast collection for more kveik, ale, and specialty strains. You can also review our yeast shipping best practices page before ordering liquid yeast in warmer weather.
If you want a warm-fermenting kveik strain that combines speed, flexibility, and a relatively clean finish, Omega OYL-057 HotHead® is a strong choice.