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Malting Quality of Barley

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.

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Varieties of Barley mentioned in the description

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.

Hemus

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

S. Zapryanov, T. Stefanov, Y. Burgazova, D. Lazarova, S. Navushtanov, N. Lazarov, V. Mincheva, N. Baleva, S. Staykova, P. Penchev

BG
4 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Dr. Karl-Josef Müller

DE
5 records

Granal

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
4 records

Fokus

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

PL
5 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Secobra Recherches

DK
4 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

I. Iliev, V. Ivanova, G. Mihova, S. Doneva, T. Petrova, Y. Baklarova, Y. Stanoeva

BG
4 records

Eufemia

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht

AT
4 records

Edera

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht Edelhof

AT
5 records

Elo

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Hans Küüts 40%,Ivi Küüts 40%,Mart Viirand 10%,Jaan Sarv 10%

EE
4 records

Edelmira

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht

AT
4 records

Drum

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta UK Ltd

FR
5 records

Diplom

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH,DE

CZ
4 records

Donator

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
4 records

Demoisel

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Secobra Recherches, FR

FR
3 records

Dado

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
4 records

Diviner

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Secobra Recherches

DK
4 records

DIM 601

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

AGROSYSTIMATA SA / KYRIAKOU SOFIA P.C.

GR
3 records

Deviniya

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

D. Valcheva, D. Valchev

BG
4 records

Citadel

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Secobra Recherches, FR

FR
4 records

CB Cora

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CARLSBERG A/S

DK
5 records

CB Cricket

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CARLSBERG A/S

DK
5 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CARLSBERG A/S

DK
3 records

CB Chin Chin

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CARLSBERG A/S

DK
3 records

CB Cosak

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CARLSBERG A/S

DK
4 records

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