Espe Kveik Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-090
Omega OYL-090 Espe Kveik Yeast for Clean, Fast, Fruit-Forward Warm Fermentations
Omega Yeast OYL-090 Espe Kveik is a Norwegian farmhouse strain for brewers who want fast fermentation, broad temperature flexibility, and a cleaner fruit profile than many expressive ale strains. It is a strong fit for pale ale, IPA, blonde ale, and other light hop-forward styles where citrus and tropical fruit notes can complement the finished beer without pushing it too far into heavy phenolic character.
Based on Omega's published guidance and current technical references, this strain typically delivers 75% to 80% attenuation, medium flocculation, up to 12% ABV tolerance, and a recommended fermentation range of 68 to 98°F. That combination makes it useful for brewers looking for quick turnaround, warm-temperature capability, and a balanced kveik profile that stays versatile across several modern ale styles.
What Omega OYL-090 Contributes to Beer
- Clean fruit expression: Can contribute citrus and tropical notes while still keeping the beer fairly polished
- Fast fermentation: Well suited to brewers trying to shorten fermentation time without sacrificing quality
- Broad temperature range: Useful for warm fermentations when traditional temperature control is limited or when quick scheduling matters
- Hop-friendly profile: Works especially well in modern pale, blonde, and IPA recipes
Omega OYL-090 Specifications
- Attenuation: 75% to 80%
- Flocculation: Medium
- Alcohol tolerance: up to 12% ABV
- Fermentation temperature: 68 to 98°F (20 to 37°C)
Best Styles for OYL-090 Espe Kveik
- Pale Ale
- IPA
- Blonde Ale
- Other light and hop-forward styles
Why Brewers Choose OYL-090
This strain is a practical option for brewers who want kveik performance without losing control of the finished profile. It can help produce expressive but still clean warm-fermented ales, especially when the goal is speed, flexibility, and fruit character that supports hops rather than overpowering them.
Liquid Yeast Storage and Shipping
We store liquid yeast in temperature-monitored refrigeration to help protect 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, destination, 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 kveik strain that balances speed, warm-temperature performance, and bright fruit character, Omega OYL-090 Espe Kveik is a strong choice.