Quality
Quench has full IBD approval for brewing and is the number one variety grown across Europe*, offering potential export opportunities.
Quench also possesses a very ‘balanced profile’ in terms of the quality attributes required by European customers, including good Hot Water Extract, good levels of DP and low beta glucan.
*Source: European Brewing Convention (EBC) malting barley multiplication acreage 2009.
Grain quality
Specific weight: 67.6 kg/hl
Sieving % through 2.5mm: 4.5%
Nitrogen content: 1.55%
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012. ( ) Historical data
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 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 checked regularly to ensure quality is maintained and germination levels are kept at 98% plus.
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