Charles
Pedigree |
Bearpaw/81Ab1702 |
Synonyms/Experimental #s |
94Ab1274 |
Release year |
2005 |
Breeding Program |
USDA-ARS Idaho |
Description |
Winter two-row First winter malt accepted by AMBA |
Agronomic Characteristics: |
Yield: Excellent compared with 88Ab536-B Protein: Low Maturity: Heads 10 days earlier than Sunstar Pride and 1 day later than Eight-Twelve. Straw Strength: lodges slightly moe than Eight-Twelve (16% vs. 11%). Straw Length: Under irrigated conditons, is the same height as Eight-Twelve. Disease Reaction: Infrequent occurance of disease but presumably not resistant to stipe rust. |
Malting Characteristics |
High percentage of plump kernels. Greater malt extract, higher alpha amylase activity, lower beta glucan concentration, higher wort protein, and a higher ratio of soluable/total protein compared to 88Ab536-B. |
Brewing Quality Traits |
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