CDC PolarStar
Pedigree |
OU1003/CDC Kendall |
Synonyms/Experimental #s |
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Release year |
2008 |
Breeding Program |
Crop Development Center |
Description |
Two-row LOX null malting barley |
Agronomic Characteristics: |
Yield: Similar to CDC Kendall Protein: Higher than CDC Kendall Maturity: Earlier than CDC Kendall Disease Reaction: Resistant to Fusarium head blight, covered smut, false loose smut, black semi-loose smut. Vulnerable to true loose smut |
Malting Characteristics |
Very similar malting profile to CDC Kendall; higher enzymes, higher extract, higher soluble protein, average beta-glucan. Lox-less malt |
Brewing Quality Traits |
Good overall brewhouse performance, very fast conversion time, good brewhouse yield and material efficiencies. Lox-less positively effects beer foam retention and beer flavor stability |