Opera was brought into the valley for 2 big reasons - it is a No-GN variety of barley and it has excellent yields when minimal fertilizer is applied. These combine for a grain that is suited to our growing practices and will behave very well for our customers. For distillers concerned with GN, this malt will fit the bill. For brewers, Opera has a clean malt profile with slight honey notes, making it a great base for your core beers.
Malt Story
When looking for varieties of malt that grow well in our climate, the UK is one of the main places that we check. With similar climates and barley varieties, we’re proud to bring in grains that perform well for our farmers, our maltster, and our brewers. When we hear that grains are also No-GN, it’s a great win for all of our customers.
Varietal: Spring two row malting barley
Varietal Origin: Limagrain UK
Parentage: Overture x Tamtam
Growing region: Skagit Valley Washington
Malt Styles
Opera Pilsner
Suggested Beer Styles: Pale, Session IPA, Blonde, Light Lager
Opera Pale
Suggested Beer Styles: IPA, Double IPA, Stout, Porter, Mild