Variety overview
Market options: Non-GN Winter Malting Barley with Full Special Use MBC Approval for Malt Distilling. Low N contracts are available, we advise checking locally
Soil preference: Suitable for all soil types
Regional positioning: Performs well in all regions
Agronomics: Strong straw characteristics
Parentage: Overture x SY Venture.
Key features: SY VESSEL is a special quality non-GN winter malting barley with Full Special Use MBC Approval for Malt Distilling. There are now contracts available in different regions of the UK with selected maltsters. We would advise checking locally if contracts are available in your area.
SY VESSEL: From Grain to Glass!
We caught up with Muntons, Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery and Wold Top Brewery to find out how SY VESSEL is supporting their businesses and the wider industry. Watch the video below to learn more about the process from Grain to Glass!
Breeding Insight
SY Vessel is a special non-GN winter malting barley. It can be grown to achieve malt specifications for both the brewing and distilling markets and as such offers flexibility to both growers and maltsters.
Kathryn Hamlen
