Steeping and Germination
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slide15.gif (116383 bytes) From the silos the barley is transported to the steeping and germination plant. During the steeping process, the moisture level in the barley reaches approximately 45% over a period of two days. At the completion of steeping, the germinating grain, now referred to as "green malt", is transferred to the germination boxes and allowed to germinate for five days.
 

 

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