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Quality of Western Canadian malting barley 2018

Annual Harvest Survey

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CDC Copeland

CDC Copeland has remained the dominant malting barley variety grown in Western Canada in 2018. Its excellent brewing characteristics combined with lower protein and enzyme levels provide an excellent balance within the portfolio of malting barley varieties.

Quality data for 2018 harvest survey composite samples of CDC Copeland malting barleyFootnote1
Origin of selected samples Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Prairie Provinces
Crop year 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2013 to 2017 Average
Tonnage, thousands of tonnesFootnote2 281 697 699 655 106 5.9 1,087 1,358 665
Barley
Test Weight, kg/hL 67.7 67.5 69.1 66.6 68.6 66.9 68.7 67.1 66.4
1000 kernel weight, g 46.0 45.9 47.2 44.5 48.7 45.8 47.0 45.2 46.6
Plump, over 6/64" sieve, % 95.3 94.2 95.7 93.0 96.3 93.5 95.7 93.6 93.9
Intermediate grade, over 5/64" sieve, % 3.8 4.6 3.5 5.6 3.0 5.6 3.5 5.0 4.5
Moisture, % Footnote3 11.4 11.3 10.6 11.4 13.0 12.1 11.0 11.4 12.3
Protein, % 11.8 11.2 11.7 11.4 12.1 10.3 11.8 11.3 11.4
Germination, 4 ml (3 day), % 99 100 99 99 99 96 99 100 97
Germination, 8 ml (3 day), % 99 96 97 98 96 98 97 97 91
Malt
Yield, % 91.0 91.1 90.9 90.8 91.1 91.7 91.0 91.0 91.1
Steep-out moisture, % 45.4 43.4 45.6 43.8 45.9 44.3 45.6 43.6 44.5
Friability, % 75.5 79.1 77.1 82.7 73.0 85.9 76.3 80.9 79.0
Moisture, % 4.9 4.8 4.6 4.7 4.5 5.0 4.7 4.7 5.2
Diastatic power, ° 149 145 157 142 157 144 155 144 153
α-Amylase, D.U. 68.1 66.3 76.3 67.4 76.0 70.7 74.1 66.8 65.0
Wort
Fine grind extract, % 80.1 80.7 80.8 80.7 80.9 81.5 80.6 80.7 80.8
Coarse grind extract, % 79.4 79.9 79.6 80.0 79.8 81.0 79.6 80.0 80.0
F/C difference, % 0.7 0.7 1.2 0.7 1.0 0.5 1.0 0.7 0.7
ß-Glucan, ppm 84 90 91 68 91 53 89 79 66
Viscosity, cP 1.43 1.44 1.44 1.44 1.44 1.43 1.44 1.44 1.43
Soluble protein, % 4.29 4.14 4.49 4.25 4.82 3.98 4.47 4.19 4.67
Ratio S/T, % 35.6 36.7 36.6 37.0 38.5 37.2 36.5 36.9 41.0
FAN, mg/L 175 175 178 178 185 177 178 177 205
Colour, ASBC units 1.79 1.73 1.95 1.80 2.04 1.75 1.92 1.76 2.12

Percentage of the total malting barley area in Western Canada seeded with CDC Copeland in 2018 compared to 2017

Chart:% total acres seeded with CDC Copeland in 2018 and 2017.Details below

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    Percentage of the total malting barley area in Western Canada seeded with CDC Copeland in 2018 compared to 2017
    Crop years 2018 2017
    % total area 46.3 48.8

Average protein content in CDC Copeland selected for malting from 2010 to 2018

Chart:Average protein content in CDC Copeland,2010-2017.Details below

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    Average protein content in CDC Copeland selected for malting from 2010 to 2018
    Crop years 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
    Protein, % 11.2 11.0 11.7 11.2 11.5 12.2 10.9 11.3 11.8

Average 1000 kernel weight of CDC Copeland selected for malting from 2010 to 2018

Chart:Average 1000 kernel weight of CDC Copeland,2010-2017.Details below

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    Average 1000 kernel weight of CDC Copeland selected for malting from 2010 to 2018
    Crop years 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
    1000 kernel weight, g 43.0 45.9 43.1 48.3 45.1 47.2 47.1 45.2 47.0

Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018

Chart:Average levels of extract by variety in 2017.Details below

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    Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    CDC Copeland 80.6
    AC Metcalfe 81.3
    AAC Synergy 81.0

Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018

Chart:Average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018.Details below

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    Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    CDC Copeland 155
    AC Metcalfe 181
    AAC Synergy 155

AC Metcalfe

In 2018, AC Metcalfe occupied the second-largest area seeded with malting barley on the Prairies, but its production has steadily declined over the last three years. With high levels of extract and diastatic enzymes, AC Metcalfe exhibits excellent brewing performance and generates strong demand from both domestic and export markets. This variety continues to be one of the most dominant malting barley variety grown in Western Canada.

Quality data for 2018 harvest survey composite samples of AC Metcalfe malting barleyFootnote1
Origin of selected samples Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Prairie Provinces
Crop year 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2013 to 2017 Average
Tonnage, thousands of tonnesFootnote2 45 435 602 659 104 21 754 1,115 524
Barley
Test Weight, kg/hL 69.8 68.9 71.2 69.5 69.2 68.5 70.8 69.2 68.0
1000 kernel weight, g 46.0 43.4 45.4 44.6 45.9 44.0 45.5 44.1 44.8
Plump, over 6/64" sieve, % 95.0 93.0 95.0 93.5 95.6 92.7 95.0 93.3 93.1
Intermediate grade, over 5/64" sieve, % 4.0 5.6 3.9 5.0 3.5 6.3 3.8 5.3 5.2
Moisture, % Footnote3 10.7 11.3 10.4 11.7 12.6 12.1 10.7 11.5 12.1
Protein, % 12.3 11.9 12.3 11.6 12.5 11.1 12.3 11.7 12.0
Germination, 4 ml (3 day), % 98 98 100 98 100 100 100 98 97
Germination, 8 ml (3 day), % 91 94 97 95 93 94 96 96 88
Malt
Yield, % 91.4 90.3 90.8 90.4 90.3 90.7 90.7 90.4 90.4
Steep-out moisture, % 45.4 44.2 45.1 44.0 45.3 44.4 45.2 44.1 44.8
Friability, % 62.2 68.9 68.6 70.9 65.4 79.4 67.8 70.3 69.1
Moisture, % 5.2 4.9 4.9 5.0 4.9 5.2 4.9 5.0 5.3
Diastatic power, ° 186 167 182 169 176 175 181 168 177
α-Amylase, D.U. 88.3 84.5 95.4 83.7 93.9 93.8 94.7 84.2 85.9
Wort
Fine grind extract, % 80.6 80.8 81.4 81.1 81.2 81.4 81.3 81.0 81.0
Coarse grind extract, % 79.2 80.3 80.4 80.7 79.8 81.2 80.2 80.6 80.2
F/C difference, % 1.5 0.5 1.0 0.3 1.4 0.2 1.1 0.4 0.7
ß-Glucan, ppm 111 65 92 63 87 57 93 63 65
Viscosity, cP 1.44 1.43 1.44 1.43 1.43 1.43 1.44 1.43 1.43
Soluble protein, % 4.56 4.29 4.63 4.38 4.92 3.96 4.67 4.34 4.86
Ratio S/T, % 36.0 35.6 37.3 37.1 38.6 35.2 37.4 36.5 40.8
FAN, mg/L 181 188 190 196 202 181 191 192 221
Colour, ASBC units 2.06 1.87 2.13 1.90 2.32 1.67 2.16 1.89 2.16

Percentage of the total malting barley area in Western Canada seeded with AC Metcalfe in 2018 compared to 2017

Chart:% total acres seeded with AC Metcalfe in 2018 and 2017.Details below

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    Percentage of the total malting barley area in Western Canada seeded with AC Metcalfe in 2018 compared to 2017
    Crop years 2018 2017
    % total area 29.8 32.0

Average protein content in AC Metcalfe selected for malting from 2010 to 2018

Chart:Average protein content in AC Metcalfe,2010-18.Details below

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    Average protein content in AC Metcalfe selected for malting from 2011 to 2018
    Crop years 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
    Protein, % 11.8 11.6 12.1 11.5 12.2 12.7 12.0 11.7 12.3

Average 1000 kernel weight of AC Metcalfe selected for malting from 2010 to 2018

Chart:Average 1000 kernel weight of AC Metcalfe,2011-18.Details below

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    Average 1000 kernel weight of AC Metcalfe selected for malting from 2010 to 2018
    Crop years 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
    1000 kernel weight, g 41.8 44.4 40.4 46.5 44.1 44.1 45.0 44.1 45.5

Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018

Chart:Average levels of extract by variety in 2018.Details below

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    Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    AC Metcalfe 81.3
    CDC Copeland 80.6
    AAC Connect 82.1

Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018

Chart:Average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018.Details below

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    Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    AC Metcalfe 181
    CDC Copeland 155
    AAC Connect 160

AAC Synergy

The third most popular variety grown on the Prairies in 2018 was AAC Synergy. Its acreage has continuously increased since 2014. AAC Synergy is a newer high-yielding variety with relatively high kernel weight and plumpness. AAC Synergy is characterized by relatively low grain protein content. AAC Synergy has a desirable malting quality profile with high malt extract, good protein modification, low levels of wort beta-glucans, and intermediate levels of starch-degrading enzymes. Overall, AAC Synergy’s excellent combination of agronomic traits, disease resistance and malting quality makes it a desirable two-rowed malting barley variety for western Canadian producers and the malting and brewing industry.

Quality data for 2018 harvest survey composite samples of AAC Synergy malting barley Footnote1
Origin of selected samples Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Prairie Provinces
Crop year 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2015 to 2018 Average
Tonnage, thousands of tonnesFootnote2 177 52 128 71 2 1 307 125 59
Barley
Test Weight, kg/hL 68.1 68.4 70.7 68.0 69.1 66.4 69.2 68.2 66.4
1000 kernel weight, g 47.9 49.2 48.4 45.4 49.1 46.4 48.1 47.0 48.9
Plump, over 6/64" sieve, % 96.2 97.0 96.7 96.4 95.9 96.7 96.4 96.6 96.7
Intermediate grade, over 5/64" sieve, % 2.9 2.2 2.6 2.7 3.0 2.6 2.8 2.5 2.1
Moisture, % Footnote3 11.7 12.1 11.0 10.8 12.3 14.4 11.4 11.4 12.5
Protein, % 11.5 10.9 11.8 11.5 11.4 9.8 11.6 11.2 11.2
Germination, 4 ml (3 day), % 99 99 99 99 96 97 99 99 99
Germination, 8 ml (3 day), % 98 98 96 91 87 98 97 94 92
Malt
Yield, % 91.4 91.2 90.8 89.8 90.0 91.2 91.1 90.4 90.7
Steep-out moisture, % 45.5 43.9 46.1 45.2 46.4 45.8 45.8 44.7 45.3
Friability, % 73.3 75.5 72.0 80.0 77.6 97.5 72.8 78.3 75.4
Moisture, % 4.9 5.1 5.0 4.7 5.2 4.6 5.0 4.9 5.3
Diastatic power, ° 149 149 164 159 152 129 155 154 159
α-Amylase, D.U. 73.4 70.1 82.9 77.0 73.6 60.4 77.3 74.0 79.9
Wort
Fine grind extract, % 80.6 81.5 81.6 81.0 82.4 81.2 81.0 81.2 81.3
Coarse grind extract, % 80.2 81.2 80.4 80.7 81.4 80.9 80.3 80.9 80.7
F/C difference, % 0.4 0.3 1.2 0.4 1.0 0.3 0.7 0.3 0.6
ß-Glucan, ppm 74 48 84 42 91 38 79 45 40
Viscosity, cP 1.41 1.41 1.42 1.42 1.45 1.41 1.42 1.42 1.41
Soluble protein, % 3.94 3.92 4.52 4.62 4.44 3.80 4.18 4.32 4.44
Ratio S/T, % 33.5 36.1 37.5 40.0 39.6 38.6 35.2 38.4 40.6
FAN, mg/L 149 159 178 193 178 151 161 179 198
Colour, ASBC units 1.64 1.67 1.90 2.00 2.34 1.82 1.75 1.89 1.92

Percentage of the total malting barley area in Western Canada seeded with AAC Synergy in 2018 compared to 2017

Chart:% total acres seeded with AAC Synergy in 2018 and 2017.Details below

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    Percentage of the total malting barley area in Western Canada seeded with AAC Synergy in 2018 compared to 2017
    Crop years 2018 2017
    % total area 11.2 7.4

Average protein content in AAC Synergy selected for malting from 2015 to 2018

Chart:Average protein content in AAC Synergy,2015-2017.Details below

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    Average protein content in AAC Synergy selected for malting from 2015 to 2018
    Crop years 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
    Protein, % - - - - - 11.5 10.9 11.2 11.6

Average 1000 kernel weight of AAC Synergy selected for malting from 2015 to 2018

Chart:Average 1000 kernel weight of AAC Synergy,2016-2018.Details below

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    Average 1000 kernel weight of AAC Synergy selected for malting from 2015 to 2018
    Crop years 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
    1000 kernel weight, g - - - - - 51.4 48.4 47.0 48.1

Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018

Chart:Average levels of extract by variety in 2018.Details below

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    Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018
    Variety Alberta Saskatchewan
    AAC Synergy 80.6 81.6
    AC Metcalfe 80.6 81.4
    CDC Copeland 80.1 80.8

Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018

Chart:Average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018.Details below

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    Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018
    Variety Alberta Saskatchewan
    AAC Synergy 149 164
    AC Metcalfe 186 182
    CDC Copeland 149 157

Newdale

The area seeded with Newdale continued to occupy a relatively small percentage of the total area seeded with malting barley in 2018. Its moderate levels of enzymes, soluble proteins, and FAN make this variety well suited for all-malt brewing.

Quality data for 2018 harvest survey composite samples of Newdale malting barley Footnote1
Origin of selected samples Prairie Provinces
Crop yearFootnote4 2018 2017 2011 to 2017 Average
Tonnage, thousands of tonnesFootnote2 9.3 20 19
Barley
Test Weight, kg/hL 68.5 68.7 66.2
1000 kernel weight, g 48.6 45.1 45.2
Plump, over 6/64" sieve, % 96.0 93.0 92.4
Intermediate grade, over 5/64" sieve, % 3.2 4.7 5.7
Moisture, %Footnote3 13.2 12.4 12.7
Protein, % 11.9 12.2 12.1
Germination, 4 ml (3 day), % 99 99 98
Germination, 8 ml (3 day), % 92 93 91
Malt
Yield, % 90.7 91.4 91.8
Steep-out moisture, % 45.6 44.1 44.8
Friability, % 70.6 63.1 74.9
Moisture, % 4.8 5.4 5.2
Diastatic power, ° 153 160 150
α-Amylase, D.U. 76.0 80.7 66.0
Wort
Fine grind extract, % 80.7 79.9 79.8
Coarse grind extract, % 79.6 79.3 79.2
F/C difference, % 1.2 0.6 0.6
ß-Glucan, ppm 67 106 62
Viscosity, cP 1.42 1.42 1.41
Soluble protein, % 3.97 3.90 4.57
Ratio S/T, % 33.0 31.5 37.8
FAN, mg/L 156 150 177
Colour, ASBC units 1.80 1.41 1.80

Percentage of the total malting barley area in Western Canada seeded with Newdale in 2018 compared to 2017

Chart:% total acres seeded with Newdale in 2018 and 2017.Details below

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    Percentage of the total malting barley area in Western Canada seeded with Newdale in 2018 compared to 2017
    Crop years 2018 2017
    % total area 2.2 2.3

Average protein content in Newdale selected for malting from 2010 to 2018

Chart: Average protein content in Newdale, 2010-2017. Details below

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    Average protein content in Newdale selected for malting from 2010 to 2018
    Crop years 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
    Protein, % 12.3 11.8 12.6 11.7 - 12.4 - 12.2 11.9

Average 1000 kernel weight of Newdale selected for malting from 2010 to 2018

Chart:Average 1000 kernel weight of Newdale,2011-18.Details below

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    Average 1000 kernel weight of Newdale selected for malting from 2010 to 2018
    Crop years 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
    1000 kernel weight, g 40.9 45.1 43.1 46.8 - 46.1 - 45.1 48.6

Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018

Chart:Average levels of extract by variety in 2018.Details below

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    Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    Newdale 80.7
    CDC Copeland 80.6
    AAC Synergy 81.0

Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018

Chart:Average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018.Details below

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    Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    Newdale 153
    CDC Copeland 155
    AAC Synergy 155

Bentley

The area seeded with Bentley decreased slightly in 2018 compared to 2017; however, still-significant quantities were grown and selected in 2018. With high yields and good disease resistance, Bentley is an attractive choice for producers. Bentley’s consistently large kernels have the potential to deliver high levels of extract.

Quality data for 2018 harvest survey composite samples of Bentley malting barley Footnote1
Origin of selected samples Prairie Provinces
Crop yearFootnote5 2018 2017 2013 to 2017 Average
Tonnage, Thousands of tonnesFootnote2 3.0 18.2 10.6
Barley
Test Weight, kg/hL 66.7 68.2 66.7
1000 kernel weight, g 52.4 51.0 51.5
Plump, over 6/64" sieve, % 95.4 96.4 96.3
Intermediate grade, over 5/64" sieve, % 2.7 2.4 2.1
Moisture, %Footnote3 13.5 13.2 13.3
Protein, % 11.5 11.5 11.6
Germination, 4 ml (3 day), % 97 100 97
Germination, 8 ml (3 day), % 87 97 86
Malt
Yield, % 91.2 91.7 91.0
Steep-out moisture, % 45.2 43.2 44.8
Friability, % 65.6 70.7 71.3
Moisture, % 5.0 5.1 5.5
Diastatic power, ° 163 160 163
α-Amylase, D.U. 72.9 70.4 67.8
Wort
Fine grind extract, % 81.4 81.5 81.4
Coarse grind extract, % 80.6 81.1 81.0
F/C difference, % 0.8 0.4 0.4
ß-Glucan, ppm 77 138 77
Viscosity, cP 1.42 1.45 1.44
Soluble protein, % 4.52 4.17 4.69
Ratio S/T, % 38.3 36.5 41.0
FAN, mg/L 184 174 213
Colour, ASBC units 1.91 1.54 1.99

Percentage of the total malting barley area in Western Canada seeded with Bentley in 2018 compared to 2017

Chart:% total acres seeded with Bentley in 2018 and 2017.Details below

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    Percentage of the total malting barley area in Western Canada seeded with Bentley in 2018 compared to 2017
    Crop years 2018 2017
    % total area 1.4 1.8

Average protein content in Bentley selected for malting from 2011 to 2018

Chart:Average protein content in Bentley,2012-18.Details below

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    Average protein content in Bentley selected for malting from 2011 to 2018
    Crop years 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
    Protein, % - 10.7 12.1 11.9 - 12.3 10.6 11.5 11.5

Average 1000 kernel weight of Bentley selected for malting from 2011 to 2018

Chart:Average 1000 kernel weight of Bentley,2012-18.Details below

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    Average 1000 kernel weight of Bentley selected for malting from 2011 to 2018
    Crop years 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
    1000 kernel weight, g - 48.7 43.9 50.6 - 53.6 50.8 51.0 52.4

Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018

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    Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    Bentley 81.4
    AC Metcalfe 81.3
    CDC Copeland 80.6

Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018

Chart:Average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018.Details below

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    Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    Bentley 163
    AC Metcalfe 181
    CDC Copeland 155

AAC Connect

AAC Connect is the recently registered (2016) high-yielding malting barley variety with excellent agronomic traits and disease resistance. Production of this cultivar in 2018 was higher than in 2017, but still limited; therefore, the quality results presented in this report represent the relatively small tonnage of samples received and analyzed.

Quality data for 2018 harvest survey composite samples of AAC Connect malting barley Footnote1
Origin of selected samples Prairie Provinces
Crop year 2018 2017
Tonnage, thousands of tonnesFootnote2 7.7 1.7
Barley
Test Weight, kg/hL 67.8 66.1
1000 kernel weight, g 52.2 50.0
Plump, over 6/64" sieve, % 96.7 94.2
Intermediate grade, over 5/64" sieve, % 2.4 4.6
Moisture, %Footnote3 12.9 13.7
Protein, % 11.3 11.3
Germination, 4 ml (3 day), % 99 99
Germination, 8 ml (3 day), % 97 92
Malt
Yield, % 92.2 91.1
Steep-out moisture, % 45.6 43.9
Friability, % 83.0 84.1
Moisture, % 4.7 5.2
Diastatic power, ° 160 167
α-Amylase, D.U. 70.5 82.2
Wort
Fine grind extract, % 82.1 81.7
Coarse grind extract, % 81.4 81.3
F/C difference, % 0.7 0.4
ß-Glucan, ppm 71 63
Viscosity, cP 1.43 1.42
Soluble protein, % 3.77 3.88
Ratio S/T, % 33.9 34.4
FAN, mg/L 137 141
Colour, ASBC units 1.64 1.71

Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018

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    Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    AAC Connect 82.1
    AC Metcalfe 81.3
    CDC Copeland 80.6

Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018

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    Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    AAC Connect 160
    AC Metcalfe 181
    CDC Copeland 155

CDC Bow

CDC Bow is the recently registered (2016) high-yielding malting barley variety with excellent agronomic traits and disease resistance. Production of this cultivar in 2018 was higher than in 2017, but still limited; therefore, the quality results presented in this report represent the relatively small tonnage of samples received and analyzed.

Quality data for 2018 harvest survey composite samples of CDC Bow malting barley Footnote1
Origin of selected samples Prairie Provinces
Crop year 2018 2017
Tonnage, thousands of tonnesFootnote2 2.0 2.0
Barley
Test Weight, kg/hL 67.8 71.0
1000 kernel weight, g 49.6 53.6
Plump, over 6/64" sieve, % 96.4 97.6
Intermediate grade, over 5/64" sieve, % 2.6 1.5
Moisture, %Footnote3 12.0 12.9
Protein, % 10.8 11.1
Germination, 4 ml (3 day), % 100 99
Germination, 8 ml (3 day), % 98 97
Malt
Yield, % 90.6 91.5
Steep-out moisture, % 46.1 43.3
Friability, % 83.7 74.9
Moisture, % 4.5 4.8
Diastatic power, ° 155 153
α-Amylase, D.U. 74.3 73.0
Wort
Fine grind extract, % 82.3 82.3
Coarse grind extract, % 82.2 82.0
F/C difference, % 0.1 0.3
ß-Glucan, ppm 80 75
Viscosity, cP 1.42 1.45
Soluble protein, % 4.82 4.22
Ratio S/T, % 44.8 38.5
FAN, mg/L 198 175
Colour, ASBC units 1.99 1.73

Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018

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    Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    CDC Bow 82.3
    AC Metcalfe 81.3
    CDC Copeland 80.6

Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018

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    Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    CDC Bow 155
    AC Metcalfe 181
    CDC Copeland 155

CDC Fraser

In 2018, harvest quality results for CDC Fraser are reported for the first time. CDC Fraser is the recently registered (2016) high-yielding variety with excellent lodging resistance. Production of this cultivar in 2018 was still limited, therefore the quality results presented in this report represent the relatively small tonnage of samples received and analyzed.

Quality data for 2018 harvest survey composite samples of CDC Fraser malting barley Footnote1
Origin of selected samples Prairie Provinces
Crop year 2018
Tonnage, Thousands of tonnesFootnote2 0.9
Barley
Test Weight, kg/hL 69.2
1000 kernel weight, g 54.7
Plump, over 6/64" sieve, % 99.5
Intermediate grade, over 5/64" sieve, % 0.1
Moisture, %Footnote3 12.2
Protein, % 11.3
Germination, 4 ml (3 day), % 99
Germination, 8 ml (3 day), % 99
Malt
Yield, % 91.1
Steep-out moisture, % 45.5
Friability, % 77.2
Moisture, % 5.5
Diastatic power, ° 179
α-Amylase, D.U. 81.4
Wort
Fine grind extract, % 82.1
Coarse grind extract, % 82.1
F/C difference, % 0.0
ß-Glucan, ppm 77
Viscosity, cP 1.42
Soluble protein, % 4.27
Ratio S/T, % 38.1
FAN, mg/L 185
Colour, ASBC units 1.84

Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018

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    Comparison of average levels of extract by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    CDC Fraser 82.1
    AC Metcalfe 81.3
    Copeland 80.6

Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018

Chart: Average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018. Details below

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    Comparison of average levels of diastatic power by variety in 2018
    Variety 2018
    CDC Fraser 179
    AC Metcalfe 181
    Copeland 155

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