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As a leader in food safety, Birko is at the forefront of industry research and trends. Fighting resident foodborne pathogens, developing plant sanitation solutions, sanitary design of custom equipment, and precision chemical blending. In this space, our experts share their insights on these and other timely topics.
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July 6, 2022

Higher Protein Levels in Malt Creates Issues for Brewers

The severe drought last year in the United States resulted in reduced crop yield and lower quality of barley to be made into malt for brewers. Small kernel size and higher protein levels in the malt are noticeable differences from a bumper crop year. While maltsters can address most of…

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