b'TM2026-2027Malting BarleyRecommended VarietiesThe Recommended list is developed in consultation with Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) members. This list highlights varieties tested at the CMBTC that show strong malting characteristics and market potential.2026-2027 RECOMMENDED VARIETIES VARIETY EXPORTDOMESTICDISTRIBUTOR Please consult DEMAND DEMAND with your grain or AAC CONNECT Growing Growing CANTERRA SEEDS malting company CDC FRASER Growing Growing SeCan representatives CDC CHURCHILL Growing Growing SeCan about marketing and contracting AAC SYNERGY Peaked Peaked FP Genetics opportunities when CDC COPELAND Declining Declining SeCan choosing a variety.2025 SEEDED AREA BY MAJOR MALTING VARIETYVARIETIES IN DEVELOPMENTPERCENTAGE (%) - WESTERN CANADA These newly registered varieties are being tested and promoted for VARIETY202320242025 commercial market acceptance. If youre interested in trying them, contact your seed distributor to learn about trial opportunities.AAC SYNERGY 32.233.635.6CDC COPELAND 22.317.413.5 VARIETY DISTRIBUTOR FEATURES MARKETAAC CONNECT 12.312.411.7 AAC CANTERRA Short, strong straw;Adjunct AL CROPS CERECDC CHURCHILL 3.17.19.6 PRAIRIE SEEDS medium protein;brewing, high enzyme distilling CDC FRASER 6.48.48.9AB CANTERRA High yield; Adjunct All other varieties 20.0 FOOTHILLS SEEDS lower protein; brewing, high enzyme distillingDistribution of malting barley varieties as a percentage (%) of area seeded with malting barley in western Canada in 2025. Source: CGC (based on data from provincial cropShort, strong straw,Adjunct insurance agencies). SY FP Genetics medium protein,and craft STANZA low enzyme, brewing, CMBTC VOTING MEMBERS non-GN 1 distillingThere are also contracting opportunities for: CDC GoldstarLegacy Bill Coors 100 Prairie Public Breeders (CANTERRA SEEDS) (FP Genetics) (Stamp Seeds)To discuss contracting opportunities for these varieties, please contact the following companies: Prairie Malt (Boortmalt) - CDC Goldstar;Bunge - Legacy; Molson Coors - Bill Coors 100.For inquiries please contact the CMBTC 1Non glycosidic-nitrile barley varieties are suitable for all-malt distilling.email: cmbtc@cmbtc.com|phone: 204-984-4399cmbtc.com22 Seed Manitoba 2026'