Barley breeds & varieties
12 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SHordeum vulgare
Origin: SY
ChewyCool Climate CerealDomesticated Barley SpeciesFood and Malt Uses
SMaris Otter
Origin: GB
BiscuitBiscuit Malt FlavourEnglish Ale IconHeritage Malting
SGolden Promise
Origin: GB
CleanClean Sweet MaltCool Climate SuitedHoneyed
STwo-row Barley
Origin: GB
Brewing FavouriteCleanLower Protein TendencyMalty
SHulled Barley
Bran IntactChewyChewy TextureEarthy
ASix-row Barley
Origin: US
Feed and Brew RolesHeartyHigher Enzyme TendencyMild
AHulless Barley
Bran KeptChewyCleanEasier Processing
AOptic
Origin: GB
CleanConsistentMaltyMild
ABere
Origin: GB
AncientBeremeal TraditionEarthyHearty
AConlon
Origin: US
American Two-RowCleanClean Base MaltMalty
BBlack Barley
ChewyChewy Whole KernelDarkDark Pigmented Bran
BPurple Barley
Anthocyanin BranChewyColouredEarthy