{"product_id":"wlp519-stranda-kveik-ale-yeast","title":"Stranda Kveik Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP519 | Vault Strain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhite Labs WLP519 Stranda Kveik Ale Yeast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Labs WLP519 Stranda Kveik Ale Yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Vault strain from Stein Langlo of Stranda, Norway. White Labs describes Stranda as a cleaner kveik strain and recommends it when fermentation temperature control is limited or unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse WLP519 when you want the warm-temperature tolerance associated with Norwegian kveik without leaning as heavily into rustic farmhouse character. It is especially useful for hoppy American ales, pale ales, blonde ales, brown ales, porters, red ales, and stouts that need to ferment well across a wide temperature range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Labs part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e WLP519\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stranda Kveik Ale Yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Labs Vault strain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttenuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75% - 85%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high, 8% - 12% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72°F - 98°F \/ 22°C - 37°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTA1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Negative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWLP519 is useful when you want kveik performance with a more restrained profile. White Labs calls Stranda a cleaner kveik strain, which makes it easier to fit into hop-forward ales, blonde ales, red ales, and stouts where you want fermentation character to stay in balance with the beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaner does not mean completely neutral. Fermentation temperature, wort gravity, pitch rate, and yeast nutrition can still affect the final profile. Warmer kveik fermentations can be active, so plan for enough headspace and healthy yeast nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest beer styles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Labs lists WLP519 for American IPA, Blonde Ale, Brown Ale, Double IPA, Hazy\/Juicy IPA, Pale Ale, Porter, Red Ale, and Stout. That makes it a practical liquid kveik strain for warm-fermented hoppy beers as well as clean-to-lightly-expressive malt-forward ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAmerican IPA, Double IPA, Hazy\/Juicy IPA, and Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlonde Ale, Brown Ale, and Red Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePorter and Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarm-fermented ales when temperature control is limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use WLP519\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pouch refrigerated until brew day and follow White Labs handling guidance for pitching liquid yeast. For higher-gravity beers, older packages, or very demanding fermentations, consider building a starter or pitching enough fresh yeast for the wort gravity and batch size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKveik fermentations can be vigorous when warm, so plan for enough headspace. If you are fermenting hot, yeast nutrition matters. A yeast nutrient such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-labs-zinc-buddy\"\u003eWhite Labs Zinc Buddy\u003c\/a\u003e can help support healthy fermentation, especially in high-gravity or nutrient-limited wort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Labs liquid yeast should stay cold until use. For shipped orders, especially during warm weather, add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ice-pack-8oz\"\u003eyeast shipping protection\u003c\/a\u003e to help buffer the package in transit. Melted ice packs are normal; the goal is reducing heat exposure during the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more liquid strains, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-labs-yeast\"\u003eWhite Labs yeast\u003c\/a\u003e collection or compare other warm-fermentation options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kveik-yeast\"\u003ekveik yeast\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is WLP519 Stranda Kveik best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWLP519 is best for warm-fermented ales where you want kveik temperature tolerance with a cleaner profile. White Labs lists it for American IPA, Blonde Ale, Brown Ale, Double IPA, Hazy\/Juicy IPA, Pale Ale, Porter, Red Ale, and Stout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat temperature should I ferment WLP519 at?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite Labs lists 72°F - 98°F \/ 22°C - 37°C. It is a good choice when normal ale temperature control is difficult, but fermentation character can still change with temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs WLP519 a neutral American ale yeast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. White Labs describes WLP519 as a cleaner kveik strain, not as a fully neutral American ale strain. Choose it when you want restrained kveik character with warm-fermentation performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51818401267990,"sku":"yeast-white-liquid-wlp519","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/white-labs-wlp519-stranda-kveik-ale-yeast.png?v=1788371485","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/wlp519-stranda-kveik-ale-yeast","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}