Quality data for individual malting barley varieties: Quality of western Canadian barley in 2023
ISSN 1182-4417
Graph data
| Malting barley variety | Area seeded (%) |
|---|---|
| AAC Synergy | 32.2 |
| CDC Copeland | 22.3 |
| AAC Connect | 12.3 |
| Sirish | 12.1 |
| CDC Fraser | 6.4 |
| AC Metcalfe | 3.7 |
| CDC Churchill | 3.1 |
| CDC Copper | 1.4 |
| Newdale | 0.5 |
| Other varieties | 6.0 |
AAC Synergy
In 2023, AAC Synergy became the most popular malting barley variety seeded in western Canada. AAC Synergy is a high-yielding variety that is characterized by relatively high kernel weight and plumpness, and relatively low grain protein content. AAC Synergy has shorter and stronger straw than AC Metcalfe and CDC Copeland. It is resistant to spotted net blotch, netted net blotch and spot blotch. AAC Synergy has a desirable malting quality profile with high malt extract, good protein modification, low levels of wort β-glucans and intermediate levels of starch-degrading enzymes. Overall, AAC Synergy’s excellent combination of agronomic traits and malting qualities makes it a desirable two-rowed malting barley variety for western Canadian producers and the malting and brewing industry.
Table 4.1 Quality data for AAC Synergy malting barley in 2023
| Samples | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Western Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 18 | 15 | 4 | 37 |
| Tonnage represented by samples (thousands of tonnes)Footnote1 |
348 | 396 | 37 | 781 |
| Quality parameter, barley | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Western Canada | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AvgwFootnote2 | Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|
| Test weight (kg/hL) | 65.7 | 64.9 | 65.6 | 65.3 | 64.1-68.9 | 67.1 |
| 1000 kernel weight (g) | 47.3 | 47.2 | 47.5 | 47.3 | 45.1-53.3 | 47.5 |
| Plump, over 6/64" sieve (%) | 95.4 | 94.9 | 94.6 | 95.1 | 90.6-98.0 | 95.7 |
| Intermediate, over 5/64" sieve (%) | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1.0-8.1 | 3.2 |
| MoistureFootnote3 (%) | 11.7 | 12.0 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 10.4-14.7 | 12.1 |
| Protein (%, db) | 12.1 | 12.5 | 12.0 | 12.3 | 10.7-13.5 | 11.8 |
| Germination, 4 ml (%) | 98 | 98 | 99 | 98 | 95-100 | 98 |
| Germination, 8 ml (%) | 95 | 94 | 96 | 94 | 85-99 | 92 |
| Quality parameter, malt | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Western Canada | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|
| Yield (%) | 90.7 | 90.3 | 90.9 | 90.5 | 89.2-92.4 | 90.6 |
| Steep-out moisture (%) | 46.1 | 46.2 | 45.3 | 46.1 | 44.4-48.2 | 46.2 |
| Friability (%) | 76.0 | 74.8 | 78.3 | 75.5 | 59.7-87.1 | 72.1 |
| Moisture (%) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6-6.0 | 4.9 |
| Protein (%, db) | 11.8 | 12.1 | 11.6 | 11.9 | 9.8-13.5 | 11.7 |
| Diastatic power (°, db) | 164 | 165 | 151 | 164 | 135-202 | 163 |
| α-Amylase (DU, db) | 71.6 | 71.2 | 69.3 | 71.3 | 53.0-80.9 | 78.0 |
| Quality parameter, wort | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Western Canada | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|
| Fine grind extract (F) (%, db) | 80.7 | 80.0 | 80.4 | 80.5 | 78.9-82.4 | 80.8 |
| Coarse grind extract (C) (%, db) | 80.2 | 79.6 | 80.1 | 80.0 | 77.5-82.1 | 80.3 |
| F-C difference (%, db) | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0-1.7 | 0.5 |
| ß-Glucan (mg/L) | 51 | 49 | 54 | 49 | 43-108 | 82 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.42 | 1.41 | 1.39-1.43 | 1.42 |
| Soluble protein (%, db) | 4.70 | 4.65 | 4.48 | 4.66 | 3.99-5.36 | 4.77 |
| Ratio S/T (%) | 40.0 | 38.3 | 38.4 | 39.1 | 33.2-46.6 | 40.9 |
| FAN (mg/L) | 182 | 182 | 169 | 181 | 134-210 | 176 |
| Colour (°) | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.5-2.6 | 1.8 |
CDC Copeland
Although the area seeded with CDC Copeland drastically decreased in 2023 compared to previous years, CDC Copeland remained one of the predominant varieties selected for malting. Its excellent brewing characteristics, combined with protein and enzyme levels that are lower than AC Metcalfe, provides an excellent balance among malting barley varieties.
Table 4.2 Quality data for CDC Copeland malting barley in 2023
| Samples | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Western Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 10 | 13 | 3 | 26 |
| Tonnage represented by samples (thousands of tonnes)Footnote1 |
151 | 196 | 21 | 368 |
| Quality parameter, barley | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Western Canada | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AvgwFootnote2 | Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|
| Test weight (kg/hL) | 65.2 | 64.7 | 64.2 | 64.8 | 60.9-67.8 | 66.2 |
| 1000 kernel weight (g) | 44.9 | 44.6 | 45.4 | 44.8 | 40.6-50.6 | 44.7 |
| Plump, over 6/64" sieve (%) | 93.9 | 93.8 | 92.9 | 93.8 | 86.7-97.9 | 93.6 |
| Intermediate, over 5/64" sieve (%) | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 1.8-11.7 | 5.1 |
| MoistureFootnote3 (%) | 11.5 | 12.0 | 12.9 | 11.8 | 9.6-15.5 | 12.0 |
| Protein (%, db) | 12.1 | 12.7 | 11.9 | 12.4 | 10.9-13.6 | 12.1 |
| Germination, 4 ml (%) | 99 | 99 | 98 | 99 | 97-100 | 99 |
| Germination, 8 ml (%) | 96 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 81-100 | 94 |
| Quality parameter, malt | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Western Canada | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|
| Yield (%) | 90.6 | 90.3 | 91.3 | 90.5 | 89.0-92.4 | 90.6 |
| Steep-out moisture (%) | 45.8 | 46.1 | 45.2 | 45.9 | 44.2-48.0 | 45.8 |
| Friability (%) | 78.3 | 76.2 | 80.5 | 77.3 | 67.9-87.8 | 76.6 |
| Moisture (%) | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.2-6.1 | 4.6 |
| Protein (%, db) | 11.8 | 12.4 | 11.5 | 12.1 | 10.9-13.2 | 12.2 |
| Diastatic power (°, db) | 160 | 165 | 153 | 162 | 152-207 | 166 |
| α-Amylase (DU, db) | 66.6 | 67.9 | 64.5 | 67.2 | 49.5-73.7 | 73.0 |
| Quality parameter, wort | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Western Canada | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|
| Fine grind extract (F) (%, db) | 79.9 | 79.4 | 79.9 | 79.6 | 78.5-81.6 | 80.2 |
| Coarse grind extract (C) (%, db) | 79.4 | 79.0 | 79.6 | 79.2 | 78.0-80.5 | 79.5 |
| F-C difference (%, db) | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0-1.5 | 0.8 |
| ß-Glucan (mg/L) | 56 | 53 | 69 | 55 | 42-86 | 91 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 1.42 | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.43 | 1.40-1.46 | 1.43 |
| Soluble protein (%, db) | 4.80 | 4.79 | 4.70 | 4.79 | 3.34-4.93 | 5.02 |
| Ratio S/T (%) | 40.5 | 38.8 | 40.8 | 39.6 | 27.7-43.0 | 41.0 |
| FAN (mg/L) | 190 | 191 | 188 | 191 | 163-209 | 196 |
| Colour (°) | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.5-2.6 | 2.0 |
AAC Connect
The area seeded with AAC Connect increased substantially in 2023. AAC Connect, registered in 2016, has excellent agronomic traits and disease resistance. AAC Connect has very good yield potential: 11% higher than AC Metcalfe and 5% higher than CDC Copeland. Compared to AC Metcalfe and CDC Copeland, it has shorter and stronger straw as well as heavier and plumper kernels. Its maturity date is similar to that of AC Metcalfe. It is resistant to spotted net blotch, surface-borne smuts and stem rust, and moderately resistant to fusarium head blight (FHB). This variety offers high extract, moderate to high enzymes and relatively low FAN levels, as well as good brewhouse performance and fermentability.
Table 4.3 Quality data for AAC Connect malting barley in 2023
| Samples | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Western Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 10 | 14 | 13 | 37 |
| Tonnage represented by samples (thousands of tonnes)Footnote1 |
90 | 141 | 33 | 264 |
| Quality parameter, barley | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Western Canada | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AvgwFootnote2 | Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|
| Test weight (kg/hL) | 65.2 | 64.8 | 63.7 | 64.8 | 62.1-67.4 | 67.2 |
| 1000 kernel weight (g) | 48.4 | 48.9 | 49.5 | 48.8 | 43.1-55.6 | 49.6 |
| Plump, over 6/64" sieve (%) | 94.4 | 94.3 | 94.5 | 94.4 | 83.8-97.7 | 95.6 |
| Intermediate, over 5/64" sieve (%) | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 1.4-13.0 | 3.4 |
| MoistureFootnote3 (%) | 11.7 | 12.3 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 10.6-14.4 | 12.8 |
| Protein (%, db) | 12.2 | 12.8 | 12.0 | 12.5 | 10.9-13.5 | 11.9 |
| Germination, 4 ml (%) | 99 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 96-100 | 99 |
| Germination, 8 ml (%) | 96 | 92 | 96 | 94 | 83-100 | 94 |
| Quality parameter, malt | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Western Canada | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|
| Yield (%) | 90.6 | 90.4 | 91.2 | 90.6 | 88.9-93.2 | 90.7 |
| Steep-out moisture (%) | 46.1 | 46.3 | 46.6 | 46.3 | 43.9-48.1 | 45.5 |
| Friability (%) | 79.1 | 74.1 | 80.5 | 76.6 | 58.9-87.7 | 78.4 |
| Moisture (%) | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 4.5-6.4 | 4.8 |
| Protein (%, db) | 12.0 | 12.4 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 10.8-13.3 | 11.9 |
| Diastatic power (°, db) | 185 | 182 | 170 | 182 | 146-223 | 179 |
| α-Amylase (DU, db) | 77.9 | 74.1 | 69.9 | 74.9 | 62.4-83.7 | 81.2 |
| Quality parameter, wort | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Western Canada | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|
| Fine grind extract (F) (%, db) | 81.0 | 80.9 | 81.0 | 81.0 | 79.8-82.5 | 81.5 |
| Coarse grind extract (C) (%, db) | 80.5 | 80.1 | 80.3 | 80.3 | 78.8-82.9 | 80.9 |
| F-C difference (%, db) | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0-1.4 | 0.6 |
| ß-Glucan (mg/L) | 52 | 50 | 56 | 51 | 44-128 | 86 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.40 | 1.41 | 1.39-1.43 | 1.42 |
| Soluble protein (%, db) | 4.69 | 4.72 | 4.42 | 4.67 | 4.06-4.82 | 4.71 |
| Ratio S/T (%) | 39.2 | 37.9 | 37.6 | 38.3 | 34.7-44.3 | 39.7 |
| FAN (mg/L) | 171 | 176 | 164 | 173 | 137-189 | 168 |
| Colour (°) | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.6-2.2 | 1.9 |
CDC Fraser
CDC Fraser, registered in 2016, is a high yielding variety with shorter and stronger straw and excellent lodging resistance. Its yields are 14% higher than AC Metcalfe and 8% higher than CDC Copeland. Its maturity date is similar to that of CDC Copeland. High kernel weight and plumpness and good resistance to spot blotch and spotted net blotch characterize CDC Fraser. This variety offers high extract, high enzyme activity and high FAN levels.
Table 4.4 Quality data for CDC Fraser malting barley in 2023
| Samples | Western Canada |
|---|---|
| Number | 13 |
| Tonnage represented by samples (thousands of tonnes)Footnote1 |
83.1 |
| Quality parameter, barley | AvgwFootnote2 | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test weight (kg/hL) | 64.1 | 62.3-68.3 | 66.7 |
| 1000 kernel weight (g) | 45.8 | 43.6-52.5 | 49.2 |
| Plump, over 6/64" sieve (%) | 93.9 | 91.5-98.2 | 96.9 |
| Intermediate, over 5/64" sieve (%) | 4.6 | 0.9-7.0 | 2.0 |
| MoistureFootnote3 (%) | 12.0 | 11.1-14.9 | 12.6 |
| Protein (%, db) | 12.8 | 9.9-13.6 | 11.6 |
| Germination, 4 ml (%) | 97 | 94-100 | 99 |
| Germination, 8 ml (%) | 94 | 56-99 | 90 |
| Quality parameter, malt | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield (%) | 89.0 | 88.0-91.0 | 89.7 |
| Steep-out moisture (%) | 47.2 | 44.7-47.9 | 46.5 |
| Friability (%) | 83.8 | 79.8-94.4 | 83.1 |
| Moisture (%) | 4.9 | 4.4-5.5 | 5.0 |
| Protein (%, db) | 12.5 | 9.4-13.2 | 11.6 |
| Diastatic power (°, db) | 189 | 162-214 | 178 |
| α-Amylase (DU, db) | 75.6 | 66.0-92.5 | 81.0 |
| Quality parameter, wort | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine grind extract (F) (%, db) | 80.7 | 79.3-83.1 | 81.4 |
| Coarse grind extract (C) (%, db) | 80.5 | 79.0-82.8 | 81.0 |
| F-C difference (%, db) | 0.2 | 0.0-0.8 | 0.4 |
| ß-Glucan (mg/L) | 46 | 43-64 | 82 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 1.41 | 1.39-1.43 | 1.42 |
| Soluble protein (%, db) | 5.13 | 4.30-5.40 | 4.99 |
| Ratio S/T (%) | 41.2 | 38.7-47.7 | 43.3 |
| FAN (mg/L) | 202 | 168-238 | 200 |
| Colour (°) | 2.2 | 1.8-2.4 | 2.2 |
CDC Churchill
CDC Churchill is a recently registered variety (2019) with increasing, but still limited production on the Prairies. It is a high yielding variety (3% higher than AAC Synergy). Its maturity date is comparable to CDC Copeland. It has shorter and stronger straw with good lodging resistance. It is a low grain protein variety with low to moderate levels of malt enzymes, and high extract potential. CDC Churchill is moderately resistant to spot form net blotch, net form net blotch and is moderately susceptible to FHB.
Table 4.5 Quality data for CDC Churchill malting barley in 2023
| Samples | Western Canada |
|---|---|
| Number | 14 |
| Tonnage represented by samples (thousands of tonnes)Footnote1 |
48.7 |
| Quality parameter, barley | AvgwFootnote2 | Range | 2020-2022 3-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test weight (kg/hL) | 66.1 | 64.3-67.8 | 67.4 |
| 1000 kernel weight (g) | 46.1 | 42.3-53.5 | 46.0 |
| Plump, over 6/64" sieve (%) | 95.2 | 87.7-99.2 | 93.8 |
| Intermediate, over 5/64" sieve (%) | 3.4 | 0.3-9.6 | 4.9 |
| MoistureFootnote3 (%) | 12.3 | 10.1-13.9 | 11.7 |
| Protein (%, db) | 11.8 | 9.9-13.5 | 12.1 |
| Germination, 4 ml (%) | 99 | 97-100 | 99 |
| Germination, 8 ml (%) | 92 | 82-100 | 89 |
| Quality parameter, malt | Avgw | Range | 2020-2022 3-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield (%) | 91.4 | 90.4-92.7 | 90.5 |
| Steep-out moisture (%) | 45.7 | 44.3-47.4 | 45.5 |
| Friability (%) | 78.3 | 65.6-92.9 | 79.2 |
| Moisture (%) | 5.0 | 4.5-5.8 | 4.7 |
| Protein (%, db) | 11.5 | 9.2-13.7 | 12.1 |
| Diastatic power (°, db) | 151 | 132-174 | 165 |
| α-Amylase (DU, db) | 72.7 | 65.1-95.3 | 80.4 |
| Quality parameter, wort | Avgw | Range | 2020-2022 3-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine grind extract (F) (%, db) | 81.1 | 78.6-83.3 | 80.8 |
| Coarse grind extract (C) (%, db) | 80.4 | 77.1-83.0 | 80.2 |
| F-C difference (%, db) | 0.7 | 0-3.7 | 0.6 |
| ß-Glucan (mg/L) | 58 | 46-88 | 94 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 1.41 | 1.40-1.45 | 1.42 |
| Soluble protein (%, db) | 4.45 | 4.00-4.86 | 4.91 |
| Ratio S/T (%) | 39.0 | 31.6-47.9 | 41.0 |
| FAN (mg/L) | 175 | 151-195 | 173 |
| Colour (°) | 1.9 | 1.4-2.2 | 1.9 |
AC Metcalfe
In 2023, the production of AC Metcalfe declined to 3.7% of the area seeded with malting barley. With high levels of starch-degrading enzymes, however, AC Metcalfe exhibits excellent brewing performance.
Table 4.6 Quality data for AC Metcalfe malting barley in 2023
| Samples | Western Canada |
|---|---|
| Number | 8 |
| Tonnage represented by samples (thousands of tonnes)Footnote1 |
16.3 |
| Quality parameter, barley | AvgwFootnote2 | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test weight (kg/hL) | 66.6 | 63.6-69.7 | 68.1 |
| 1000 kernel weight (g) | 43.0 | 36.8-49.3 | 43.8 |
| Plump, over 6/64" sieve (%) | 94.2 | 86.4-98.6 | 93.0 |
| Intermediate, over 5/64" sieve (%) | 4.8 | 1.0-9.0 | 5.4 |
| MoistureFootnote3 (%) | 10.5 | 9.5-13.5 | 12.0 |
| Protein (%, db) | 13.0 | 10.7-13.6 | 12.6 |
| Germination, 4 ml (%) | 99 | 97-100 | 99 |
| Germination, 8 ml (%) | 89 | 77-99 | 92 |
| Quality parameter, malt | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield (%) | 90.1 | 89.4-90.8 | 90.6 |
| Steep-out moisture (%) | 45.7 | 44.8-46.9 | 45.8 |
| Friability (%) | 71.4 | 62.8-89.7 | 67.0 |
| Moisture (%) | 4.7 | 4.5-5.4 | 4.8 |
| Protein (%, db) | 12.4 | 10.4-13.8 | 12.5 |
| Diastatic power (°, db) | 187 | 148-202 | 190 |
| α-Amylase (DU, db) | 80.7 | 76.8-85.7 | 90.0 |
| Quality parameter, wort | Avgw | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine grind extract (F) (%, db) | 80.0 | 78.7-81.7 | 80.5 |
| Coarse grind extract (C) (%, db) | 79.6 | 78.0-81.0 | 79.9 |
| F-C difference (%, db) | 0.4 | 0.3-1.0 | 0.7 |
| ß-Glucan (mg/L) | 68 | 41-93 | 98 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 1.44 | 1.39-1.45 | 1.43 |
| Soluble protein (%, db) | 5.00 | 4.26-5.24 | 5.12 |
| Ratio S/T (%) | 40.3 | 36.2-44.0 | 40.9 |
| FAN (mg/L) | 205 | 182-225 | 206 |
| Colour (°) | 2.0 | 1.6-2.2 | 2.0 |
CDC Copper
CDC Copper is a recently registered variety (2018) and its production is still limited on the Prairies. It is a high yielding variety with a strong leaf disease package, low grain protein content and malt enzymatic activity similar to that of CDC Copeland. It has a high extract potential.
Table 4.7 Quality data for CDC Copper malting barley in 2023
| Samples | Western Canada |
|---|---|
| Number | 4 |
| Quality parameter, barley | AvgFootnote4 | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test weight (kg/hL) | 66.0 | 65.7-66.1 | 65.9 |
| 1000 kernel weight (g) | 47.3 | 45.8-49.6 | 44.6 |
| Plump, over 6/64" sieve (%) | 96.7 | 95.7-98.3 | 92.8 |
| Intermediate, over 5/64" sieve (%) | 2.6 | 1.5-3.7 | 5.8 |
| MoistureFootnote3 (%) | 12.4 | 10.5-13.5 | 12.6 |
| Protein (%, db) | 11.5 | 9.2-13.6 | 12.1 |
| Germination, 4 ml (%) | 98 | 96-100 | 98 |
| Germination, 8 ml (%) | 78 | 72-84 | 86 |
| Quality parameter, malt | Average | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield (%) | 91.0 | 89.6-93.1 | 88.7 |
| Steep-out moisture (%) | 46.7 | 45.9-47.1 | 47.4 |
| Friability (%) | 72.1 | 43.9-91.1 | 76.5 |
| Moisture (%) | 5.2 | 4.4-5.7 | 4.8 |
| Protein (%, db) | 11.2 | 8.7-13.5 | 11.8 |
| Diastatic power (°, db) | 160 | 131-178 | 166 |
| α-Amylase (DU, db) | 65.8 | 51.2-86.8 | 72.2 |
| Quality parameter, wort | Average | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine grind extract (F) (%, db) | 80.9 | 78.8-83.0 | 80.0 |
| Coarse grind extract (C) (%, db) | 80.6 | 78.6-81.9 | 79.3 |
| F-C difference (%, db) | 0.3 | 0-1.1 | 0.6 |
| ß-Glucan (mg/L) | 53 | 46-59 | 79 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 1.43 | 1.42-1.44 | 1.44 |
| Soluble protein (%, db) | 4.30 | 3.88-4.54 | 4.71 |
| Ratio S/T (%) | 39.1 | 33.3-44.5 | 40.3 |
| FAN (mg/L) | 158 | 139-179 | 162 |
| Colour (°) | 2.5 | 1.8-2.9 | 2.7 |
Newdale
Newdale is an older malting variety that continues to represent a small, but consistent, share of barley selected for malting each year. With good friability and low levels of β-glucan, it performs well in the brewhouse. Its moderate levels of enzymes, soluble protein and FAN make Newdale well suited for all-malt brewing.
Table 4.8 Quality data for Newdale malting barley in 2023
| Samples | Western Canada |
|---|---|
| Number | 6 |
| Quality parameter, barley | AvgFootnote4 | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test weight (kg/hL) | 65.1 | 62.1-66.9 | 65.7 |
| 1000 kernel weight (g) | 45.8 | 44.4-46.7 | 46.6 |
| Plump, over 6/64" sieve (%) | 94.6 | 93.4-95.9 | 94.8 |
| Intermediate, over 5/64" sieve (%) | 4.0 | 2.5-4.7 | 4.0 |
| MoistureFootnote3 (%) | 13.2 | 12.3-14.1 | 13.2 |
| Protein (%, db) | 12.1 | 11.5-13.1 | 11.8 |
| Germination, 4 ml (%) | 99 | 98-100 | 98 |
| Germination, 8 ml (%) | 96 | 91-100 | 83 |
| Quality parameter, malt | Average | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield (%) | 91.3 | 90.0-92.5 | 90.0 |
| Steep-out moisture (%) | 46.2 | 44.9-48.6 | 46.6 |
| Friability (%) | 76.2 | 65.3-86.3 | 76.3 |
| Moisture (%) | 5.0 | 4.9-5.2 | 5.0 |
| Protein (%, db) | 11.9 | 11.4-12.5 | 11.7 |
| Diastatic power (°, db) | 156 | 149-164 | 162 |
| α-Amylase (DU, db) | 63.7 | 60.1-68.0 | 75.7 |
| Quality parameter, wort | Average | Range | 2018-2022 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine grind extract (F) (%, db) | 79.8 | 79.1-80.7 | 80.3 |
| Coarse grind extract (C) (%, db) | 79.1 | 77.9-80.1 | 79.6 |
| F-C difference (%, db) | 0.7 | 0.1-1.2 | 0.7 |
| ß-Glucan (mg/L) | 59 | 44-77 | 98 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 1.41 | 1.40-1.41 | 1.42 |
| Soluble protein (%, db) | 4.34 | 4.19-4.49 | 4.60 |
| Ratio S/T (%) | 36.6 | 36.0-37.0 | 39.4 |
| FAN (mg/L) | 158 | 149-173 | 171 |
| Colour (°) | 1.8 | 1.7-2.2 | 2.0 |
AAC Prairie
AAC Prairie is the newly registered (2022) two-row malting barley that is currently being developed for the market. It has a malting profile similar to that of AC Metcalfe. The western Cooperative and Collaborative registration trials indicated that this variety has moderate protein content, very high enzymatic activity, high FAN and low wort β-glucan. It has a good yield potential, shorter straw and good lodging resistance. AAC Prairie is moderately resistant to surface-borne smuts, stem rust and net-form net blotch.
Table 4.9 Quality data for AAC Prairie malting barley in 2023 Footnote5
| Samples | Western Canada |
|---|---|
| Number | 3 |
| Quality parameter, barley | AvgFootnote4 | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Test weight (kg/hL) | 70.5 | 70.2-71.0 |
| 1000 kernel weight (g) | 49.4 | 48.2-50.3 |
| Plump, over 6/64" sieve (%) | 98.3 | 98.0-98.6 |
| Intermediate, over 5/64" sieve (%) | 1.2 | 1.2-1.3 |
| MoistureFootnote3 (%) | 12.1 | 10.9-12.8 |
| Protein (%, db) | 11.6 | 10.9-12.7 |
| Germination, 4 ml (%) | 99 | 97-100 |
| Germination, 8 ml (%) | 90 | 79-99 |
| Quality parameter, malt | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Yield (%) | 88.8 | 88.3-89.7 |
| Steep-out moisture (%) | 45.1 | 43.8-47.0 |
| Friability (%) | 85.4 | 79.9-89.6 |
| Moisture (%) | 5.6 | 5.4-5.9 |
| Protein (%, db) | 11.9 | 11.1-13.3 |
| Diastatic power (°, db) | 232 | 222-248 |
| α-Amylase (DU, db) | 103.1 | 96.3-109.9 |
| Quality parameter, wort | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fine grind extract (F) (%, db) | 81.8 | 81.0-82.4 |
| Coarse grind extract (C) (%, db) | 81.3 | 80.5-81.9 |
| F-C difference (%, db) | 0.5 | 0-0.9 |
| ß-Glucan (mg/L) | 43 | 42-44 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 1.41 | 1.40-1.42 |
| Soluble protein (%, db) | 5.32 | 5.19-5.41 |
| Ratio S/T (%) | 45.0 | 40.7-48.2 |
| FAN (mg/L) | 242 | 233-253 |
| Colour (°) | 2.0 | 1.9-2.2 |
Sirish
Sirish is a two-row barley variety with good yield potential, very short plant height and excellent standability. It was registered in 2017. Sirish has excellent plumpness and test weight and its low height and structure offer great harvestability and easy straw management for both feed and malt producers. Sirish is moderately resistant to scald and common root rot; moderately resistant to moderately susceptible to FHB and spot blotch; moderately susceptible to net blotch spot-form; and susceptible to stem rust. Sirish is a European style, low protein variety with a quality profile well suited to the craft brewing market. Sirish is characterized by relatively low levels of malt enzymes, low wort β-glucans, low levels of soluble proteins and FAN, and good extract.
Table 4.10 Quality data for Sirish malting barley 2023 Footnote6
| Samples | Western Canada |
|---|---|
| Number | 6 |
| Quality parameter, barley | AvgFootnote4 | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Test weight (kg/hL) | 65.5 | 64.5-67.8 |
| 1000 kernel weight (g) | 47.8 | 43.0-50.3 |
| Plump, over 6/64" sieve (%) | 97.4 | 96.0-98.7 |
| Intermediate, over 5/64" sieve (%) | 1.8 | 1.0-2.6 |
| MoistureFootnote3 (%) | 12.9 | 11.9-13.8 |
| Protein (%, db) | 11.3 | 10.3-12.9 |
| Germination, 4 ml (%) | 98 | 97-99 |
| Germination, 8 ml (%) | 71 | 56-96 |
| Quality parameter, malt | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Yield (%) | 93.8 | 93.0-94.3 |
| Steep-out moisture (%) | 45.0 | 42.4-46.0 |
| Friability (%) | 81.5 | 67.7-91.8 |
| Moisture (%) | 5.2 | 4.9-5.7 |
| Protein (%, db) | 10.6 | 8.7-12.0 |
| Diastatic power (°, db) | 135 | 118-145 |
| α-Amylase (DU, db) | 50.4 | 39.3-60.8 |
| Quality parameter, wort | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fine grind extract (F) (%, db) | 81.4 | 80.3-82.9 |
| Coarse grind extract (C) (%, db) | 80.5 | 79.1-82.0 |
| F-C difference (%, db) | 0.9 | 0.3-1.5 |
| ß-Glucan (mg/L) | 75 | 44-199 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 1.43 | 1.40-1.51 |
| Soluble protein (%, db) | 3.85 | 3.29-4.30 |
| Ratio S/T (%) | 36.6 | 29.5-42.3 |
| FAN (mg/L) | 143 | 110-158 |
| Colour (°) | 1.8 | 1.6-2.0 |