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[[File:2-Row-Ear.jpg|thumb|140px|right|Ear of two-row barley]]
Two-row barley (''Hordeum distichum''), is a form of barley which is the most common [[grain]] in [[beer]] and [[scotch]]. It is also used in most [[Whisky|whiskies]]. Two-row barley is the oldest form, wild barley having two-rows as well. Two-row barley has a lower protein content than six-row barley but a higher [[enzyme]] content. High protein barley is best suited for animal feed or malt that has a large adjunct content. Two-row barley is best suited for pure malts. In two-row barley only one flower is fertile.
Two-row barley (''Hordeum distichum''), is a form of barley which is the most common [[grain]] in [[beer]] and [[scotch]]. It is also used in most [[Whisky|whiskies]]. Two-row barley is the oldest form, wild barley having two-rows as well. Two-row barley has a lower protein content than six-row barley but a higher [[enzyme]] content. High protein barley is best suited for animal feed or malt that has a large adjunct content. Two-row barley is best suited for pure malts. In two-row barley only one flower is fertile.


[http://www.nationalbarley.org/ National barley web site].
[http://www.nationalbarley.org/ National barley web site].


[[Category:Grains]]
[[Category:Ingredients]]
[[Category:Glossary]]
[[Category:Glossary]]

Latest revision as of 17:07, 11 December 2022

Ear of two-row barley

Two-row barley (Hordeum distichum), is a form of barley which is the most common grain in beer and scotch. It is also used in most whiskies. Two-row barley is the oldest form, wild barley having two-rows as well. Two-row barley has a lower protein content than six-row barley but a higher enzyme content. High protein barley is best suited for animal feed or malt that has a large adjunct content. Two-row barley is best suited for pure malts. In two-row barley only one flower is fertile.

National barley web site.