AC Metcalfe

Pedigree	Oxbow/Manley
Synonyms/Experimental #s	TR232
Release year	1997
Breeding Program	Agriculture Canada
Description	Spring two-row
Agronomic Characteristics:	Yield: Grain yields are about 7% higher than Harrington Plumps: Higher than Harrington Maturity: Midseason Straw Strength: Moderate, stronger than Harrington. May lodge under under high production conditions Straw Length: Midtall Disease Reaction: Good resistance to loose smut. Moderate resistance to stem rust, the spot-form of net blotch and root rot. Susceptible for scald, scale, septoria, and speckled leaf blotch.
Malting Characteristics	Improved resistance to peeling Higher extract Average enzyme levels and soluble protein Low wort beta-glucan Fast modification
Brewing Quality Traits	High level of extract and enzymes make this variety suitable for higher level of adjuncts Good overall brewhouse performance Fast conversion time Acceptable lautering performance Good yield and material efficiencies

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