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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