barley grain for craft beer industry growing the finger lakes

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Barley grain for craft beer industry growing in the Finger Lakes Royalty Free Stock Photo

Barley field in NYS FingerLakes almost ready for harvest Royalty Free Stock Photo

Barley grain for craft beer industry growing in the Finger Lakes

Barley, a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. Barley has been used as animal fodder, as a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods. It is used in soups and stews, and in barley bread of various cultures. Barley grains are commonly made into malt in a traditional and ancient method of preparation. NYS Finger Lakes fields are good for growing grapes, barley, rye, wheat and more.