Lesson 2 - Barley

This lesson dealt with barley and its influence on the brewing process. We examined barley cultivation, as well as the effect of growing conditions on the barley crop and kernel. The lesson also considered the function of each component of the barley kernel in the malting and brewing process.

You should now be able to:

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the history of barley.
2. Evaluate the cultivation and global use of malting barley varieties.
3. Classify varieties of barley; compare both their differences and uses within the malting and brewing industry.
4. Assess the importance of barley plant development.
5. Explain the stages of barley kernel development.
6. Analyse each component of a barley kernel.
7. Describe the chemical composition of a barley kernel.
8. Evaluate the relevance of the structural components of a barley kernel to the malting and brewing process.

A self-assessment lesson will now follow. This will give you the opportunity to determine the level to which you have met these learning outcomes.