Malting barley
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Ingredients”.
Explanation
Barley that is especially suited for malting, usually two-row spring barley. It should germinate evenly and contain little protein and plenty of starch. Switzerland grows only a little malting barley of its own; most malt is imported.
Test your knowledge
What is Peruvian chicha de jora brewed from?
- Potatoes
- Quinoa
- Sprouted corn
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Correct: Sprouted corn. For chicha de jora, corn kernels are left to sprout – much like malting barley.