Summary: <p>Today’s guests, Kyran Flett and Don Moore from Canada Malting Company, talk about Canadian barley harvest 2021, North America’s crop update, elevator system benefits, and regional malts.</p> <p><strong>Key Points From This Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Canadian Barley Harvest: How size and production compare to other countries.</li> <li>General Crop Update: Similar production challenges around the world due to weather.</li> <li>Production Quality: What it means for brewers and customers - what they should expect.</li> <li>Proactive Priorities: Malt kernel size, plumpness, and other factors are critical.</li> <li>European Malt: Improves brewhouse performance and consistency to manage protein.</li> <li>Malt or Feed? How barley is grown specifically for malt or feed varieties in Canada.</li> <li>Supply and Demand: Canadian barley is the best if you can find it throughout the year.</li> <li>Elevator System: Shields volatility, segregates, blends grain for barley brewers, distillers.</li> <li>Red Wheat, Oat Malt, Pale Ale: Regional specialty malt products - taste the difference.</li> </ul>
