High-yielding and very good straw-strength two-row malting barley. Excellent brewing qualities combined with decreased protein and enzyme levels. Adequate for western Canadian regions that cultivate 2-row barley
Strengths
16% higher yield than Harrington, 2% higher yield than Manley (1996 – 1998 Coop Trials)
3 days earlier maturing than Manley (1 day later than Harrington)
Moderate resistance to net blotch (similar to Manley)
Better stem rust resistance than Manley and Harrington
Much stronger straw than Harrington, slightly stronger straw than Manley
Higher test weight and plumper kernels than Manley, kernel plumpness similar to Harrington