Laureate
The Number One Spring Barley Choice For The UK
Largest seed market share and 63.2% of all spring malting barley purchased from harvest 2024
Full MBC Approval for Brewing and Malt Distilling
Consistent yield and quality
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The No. 1 spring barley in the UK with consistent high yields and FULL MBC Approval for both Brewing and Malt Distilling. Laureate has an excellent overall agronomic package with strong maltster support.
Agronomics and Grain Quality
Lodging -PGR 6 (1-9)
Brackling 7 (1-9)
Height - PGR 69 cm
Ripening (+/- RGT Planet) +1 days
Specific Weight 68.0 kg/hl
Screenings 2.25 mm ~ 1.2 , 2.5 mm ~ 3.0 %
Nitrogen Content 1.45 %
Hot Water Extract 315.2 (l deg/kg)
Predicted Spirit Yield 436.2 (laa/t)
FARM SUITABILITY
Suitable for all regions of UK.
VARIETY ATTRIBUTES
Disease*
the lowest = 1 – the best = 9
HOW TO OPTIMISE THE USE OF YOUR VARIETY
Sowing
End Market
Laureate can be grown for both brewing and malt distilling, but these two markets require a different % grain N in order to make either beer or whisky. It is important to know which market your grain is going to, so you can tailor your nitrogen inputs and achieve the right specification for the market you are growing for.
LAUREATE for brewing
- Aim for a % grain N of 1.6-1.75%
- 2 splits of nitrogen will help achieve higher % N
- In high N years, 175kg/N/ha can often be too high and can go over 1.75% grain N
LAUREATE for malt distilling
- Aim for a % grain N of below 1.65%
- 100% application of nitrogen in the seedbed at low N rates will help keep the grain nitrogen lower
Consult a FACTS Qualified Adviser for advice and guidance on nitrogen applications
