
Quality
Flagon has full Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) approval for brewing and an established demand among end users. It has high hot water extract levels and low beta glucan, providing excellent quality. Flagon is also an inherently low grain nitrogen producer, a critical element in achieving full specification.
Harvesting
Top priority – with all quality crops it is critical to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct. As with all malting barleys, the variety should be kept separate to prevent contamination and to maintain the maximum premium from the end product.
Storage management
Correct storage of malting barley is a priority to ensure harvest quality remains. Malting barley should be at a moisture of below 14.5% to minimise the risk of moulds and dried in such a way so there is no damage to germination.
Grain temperatures and moistures should be regularly checked to ensure quality is maintained and germination levels are kept at 98% plus.