Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Abstract
Barley is the cereal crop best adapted to Alaska’s
cool, short-season environment. Not surprisingly,
barley is the most important agronomic feed crop in
many north-latitude regions which experience similar
growing season limitations. Results from longterm
yield trials have demonstrated the consistently
high yield potential of barley in Alaska.
However, the lack of available markets and other
economic considerations have limited the extent of
its cultivation. An alternative use for barley in
Alaska would help provide additional in-state markets.
One such use is the production of Alaskagrown
barley for use in locally brewed beers.
No research trials which investigate the malting
quality of Alaska-grown barley are available. This
study provides a preliminary assessment of the
quality of malt barley produced in Alaska