Cultivation
Hordeum vulgare L.
The set of barley grain characteristics that determines its suitability for malting and the production of high-quality wort. It is evaluated through protein content, extractivity, viability, and physical parameters of the grain.
In the reference 752 varieties crop Barley, where this is mentioned in the description.
For malting purposes, two-row barley varieties are preferred, as they possess more uniform grain and thin husks, which contributes to high extractivity. A critical parameter is the protein content within the range of 8–12%; exceeding this level hinders grain modification, while an excessively low content impairs the fermentation process and beer foam stability.
Technological value is determined by an extractivity level of 79–82% and a germination capacity of at least 95%. Important physical indicators are grain uniformity and husk content, which should be 8–9%. Quality is directly dependent on agronomic practices: excessive nitrogen fertilization increases protein content, while disease infection or adverse weather conditions negatively affect germination energy and grain purity.
General information about the subject — on the page Malting quality.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Saatzucht Dr.J. Ackermann (DE)/Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GMBH and CO.KG
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Carlsberg A/S Group Research (DK)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nordic Seed A/S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta UK Ltd
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Mark Glew
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Unisigma GIE (FR)/Societe Europeenne de Semences NV/SA (BE)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Sejet Planteforaedling, DK
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS LOCHOW GMBH, DE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS LOCHOW GMBH, DE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS Lochow
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GMBH and CO.KG
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nickerson International Research S.N.C.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Saatzucht Josef Breun GmbH & Co.KG (DE)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nickerson Seeds Ltd (GB)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Sejet Planteforµdling I/S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
NORDSAAT Saatzucht GmbH Frau Dr. Lissy Kuntze
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta UK Ltd
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta Participations AG