The Netherlands Institute for Brewing (NIBEM) has released its annual rating list for brewing barley varieties, including KWS Irina, RGT Planet, Laureate, and Applause. These varieties were tested for their acceptance by Dutch malthouses and breweries, with KWS Irina and RGT Planet receiving positive feedback. Applause is still under evaluation, and Laureate has been formally accepted. The new varieties Focus and Stairway have shown promise in testing and have been added to the list, despite lacking industrial experience. The NIBEM 2021 valuation list is compiled based on quality assessment and industrial experience.