The Bavarian quality barley production association has announced the cultivation recommendation for winter malting barley for autumn 2023, recommending KWS Somerset and KWS Donau varieties. The decision was based on data from Bavarian state variety trials, with KWS Donau preferred for its agronomic advantages and consistent processing and brewing quality. The association is recommending brewers and malters to secure acreage for winter brewing barley in advance through preliminary or malt supply contracts, due to the strategic importance of winter malting barley for securing raw materials and the increased advantages of autumn sowing.