The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) publishes list of recommended malt barley varieties for 2021

The annual recommendation list of barley varieties is out for 2021, with some very familiar names and a few up-and-coming varieties, as well. The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) releases the list each year, identifying varieties that hold the most promise for producers in terms of selection and marketability based on current acceptance in the market place. All of the varieties have been pilot tested at the CMBTC and each of them exhibits very good malting and brewing characteristics, the organization says. Leading the list are CDC Copeland, AC Metcalfe, and AAC Synergy, with established demand in the market. AAC Connect, CDC Bow, and CDC Fraser are the next three listed, with a “growing demand” distinction. The domestic malting industry in Canada has been testing these new varieties over the past several years with positive results, while the CMBTC has been working with international customers to undertake production trials on location to gain acceptance, says the ...