Kornøl

Kornøl is a farmhouse ale from Norway that is classified as raw ale. The beer is mainly associated with Western Norway and the regions Sunnfjord, Nordfjord, and Sunnmøre. The style is not as common as it used to be, but several breweries and enthusiasts preserve this ancient brewing tradition.

Unlike other types of traditional Norwegian beers, Kornøl is not boiled. It is a type of raw ale that is usually brewed with traditional local yeast (kveik) and juniper. The resulting beer is pale and usually cloudy. It is fruity, grainy, and subtly sweet, with a discreet juniper flavor.

Because it is not boiled, this style usually has a shorter shelf life. The city of Grodås hosts the annual Kornøl festival, which takes place in October.