ProBrewer.com

An Online Resource Serving The Beer Industry

  • News
    • News From The Breweries
    • Specialty Industry News
    • Major Brand News
    • Legislative & Regulatory
    • Distribution & Retail
    • Quarterly Financial Reports
    • International
    • Commentary
    • General News
  • Events
    • All Events
    • Essential Virtual Resources for the Brewing Industry
    • Virtual Brewing Conference Guide
  • Classified Ads
    • Latest Ads
    • Ads By Category
    • Help Wanted / For Hire
    • Search Ads
    • Post Classified Ad
    • Post Catalog Ad
    • About Classified Ads
  • Jobs
  • Discussion
  • Library
    • Archives
    • Brewery Floors
    • Brewstillery
    • Distilling
    • Distribution
    • ‘DIY’ floor coating
    • Electric Brewing
    • Filtration
    • Hops
    • Kegs
    • Keg Washers
    • Malt
    • Malt handling
    • Nano Breweries
    • Packaging
    • Pumps
    • Refrigeration
    • Shipping
    • Stupid Stuff
    • Turnkey
    • Used Tanks
    • Water
    • Yeast
  • Tools
    • IBU Calculator
    • Beer Specifications
    • Water Chemistry
  • Advertise
    • Advertise & Sponsorship on ProBrewer
    • ProBrewer Advertisers
  • Allied Trade Directory
    • Search Allied Trade Directory
    • Your Companies
    • Submit New Allied Trade Company
  • Login / Register
    • ProBrewer Login
    • Register
    • Password Reset
You are here: Home / ProBrewer Events Calendar / Researcher Presentation: Improving the Sustainability of Malting Barley Production

Researcher Presentation: Improving the Sustainability of Malting Barley Production

April 16, 2020


Date / Time: Thursday, April 16th, 2020 at 2:00 pm MDT - 3:00 pm MDT (add to calendar)
Event type: Event held online
Price: Free
Register / View: Researcher Presentation: Improving the Sustainability of Malting Barley Production

Speaker: Sarah Windes

Prospects for Perennial and Annual Growth Habit Varieties​

Perennial malting barley is an exciting proposition. The change in growth habit from annual to perennial could contribute to the long-term viability and sustainability of barley as a crop, and simultaneously provide needed ecosystem services. However, this excitement needs to be firmly grounded in genetics and supply chain realties. The genetic basis of perennial growth habit is not known. Our understanding of the genetic basis for malting quality and brewing quality is far from complete. Compounding the unknown with the unclear does not chart an easy path to fields of perennial malting barley. Assuming this crop plant can be developed, there will have to be a commensurate shift in supply chain dynamics. Current pricing, quality specifications, and processing parameters will require adjustment. Therefore, achieving the goal of perennial malting barley will require assembling and providing sustained funding to a scientific team with expertise in plant breeding, genetics, agronomy, malting, brewing, and sensory analysis. Long-term support for this scientific team will require a commensurate investment in marketing and economics. Therefore, before launching the quest for perennial malting barley, it is worth considering alternative strategies, including using existing perennial grains in lieu of barley and developing more sustainable cropping systems based on annual barley.

Part of the Craft Brewers Conference Online

Categories: Craft Brewers Conference OnlineIngredientsProcess

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Reddit
  • Twitter
  • Pocket
  • Email

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Search

ProBrewer Virtual Expo

Cask mACS - Micro-Automated Canning System

The micro-canning industry's most flexible canning system!

Cask mACS - Micro-Automated Canning System logo
Cask Global Canning Solutions
See full details for the Cask mACS!

 

The Magic Bus

Fully Automated Depalletizer with Pallet Handling

The Magic Bus: Fully Automated Depalletizer with Pallet Handling logo
SKA Fabricating
Bold Machines. Innovative Solutions

 

Explore the ProBrewer Virtual Expo »

 

Subscribe to ProBrewer Daily

Connect With @ProBrewerPage

 Instagram    Facebook    Twitter

 

 

 

Join the ProBrewer mailing list

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy

Connect With @ProBrewerPage

 Instagram    Facebook    Twitter

Go Somewhere Else

News • Classifieds • Help Wanted / For Hire • Discussion • Library • Contact • Advertise • Contact Details • Help

Copyright © 2021 · RealBeer Media · Privacy Policy · Terms and Conditions

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.