Today’s guests, Kyran Flett and Don Moore from Canada Malting Company, talk about Canadian barley harvest 2021, North America’s crop update, elevator system benefits, and regional malts. Key Points From This Episode:
- Canadian Barley Harvest: How size and production compare to other countries.
- General Crop Update: Similar production challenges around the world due to weather.
- Production Quality: What it means for brewers and customers - what they should expect.
- Proactive Priorities: Malt kernel size, plumpness, and other factors are critical.
- European Malt: Improves brewhouse performance and consistency to manage protein.
- Malt or Feed? How barley is grown specifically for malt or feed varieties in Canada.
- Supply and Demand: Canadian barley is the best if you can find it throughout the year.
- Elevator System: Shields volatility, segregates, blends grain for barley brewers, distillers.
- Red Wheat, Oat Malt, Pale Ale: Regional specialty malt products - taste the difference.
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