LAUREATE is a high yielding spring barley with full approval for brewing and malt distilling. This non-GN variety was the most widely grown spring malting barley in Scotland for harvest 2019 and was a major variety in England for harvest 2020.
Variety Overview
End-use group: Full MBC Approval for Brewing and Distilling
Market options: MBC Approval for Brewing and Distilling. Contracts available across England and Scotland.
Regional positioning: Performs well in all regions
Soil preference: Suitable for all soil types
Agronomics: Strong disease profile
Parentage: Sanette x Concerto
Key features: LAUREATE is a high yielding spring barley with full approval for brewing and malt distilling. This non-GN variety was the most widely grown spring malting barley in Scotland for harvest 2021 and was a major variety in England. It is the most purchased variety by maltsters with strong contracts available throughout the UK.
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Breeding Insight
LAUREATE is the leading spring barley variety in the UK. It has full MBC Approval for both Brewing and Distilling. It is the mainstay of the distilling industry and a leading variety in the brewing sector. LAUREATE has shown outstanding consistency over very different growing seasons and has consistently performed for both growers and end-users.
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Key Performance Statistics
We've compared a few varieties on the AHDB Recommended List 2022 and shared some key statistics we think you'll be interested in. Download the variety sheet for some more in depth information you can carry with you everywhere.
Agronomic features
Resistance to lodging (1-9) | Straw height without PGR | Ripening (days +/- RGT Planet, -ve = earlier) | Resistance to brackling (1-9) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LAUREATE | 6 | 69 | +1 | 8 |
RGT Planet | 7 | 72 | 0 | 8 |
LG Diablo | 7 | 71 | +2 | 8 |
Yield
Untreated Yield* | Treated Yield* | Eastern Yield* | Western Yield* | Northern Yield* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LAUREATE | 94 | 102.1 | 102 | 103 | 102 |
RGT Planet | 90 | 98.6 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
LG Diablo | 92 | 102.2 | 103 | 101 | 102 |
* % treated control
Grain quality
Specific Weight (kg/hl) | Screenings (% through 2.25mm) | Screenings (% through 2.5mm) | Nitrogen Content | Hot Water Extract | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LAUREATE | 66.6 | 1.3 | 3.1 | 1.54 | 313.8 |
RGT Planet | 68.0 | 1.2 | 3.1 | 1.56 | 313.3 |
LG Diablo | 67.1 | 1.4 | 3.3 | 1.52 | 314.1 |
Disease profile
Mildew (1-9) | Brown rust (1-9) | Rhynchosporium (1-9) | |
|---|---|---|---|
LAUREATE | 9 | 5 | 5 |
RGT Planet | 8 | 5 | 5 |
LG Diablo | 9 | 5 | 5 |
