English Ale, German Beer, And American Lager

English Ale, German Beer, And American Lager

Two-row And Six-row Barley

Two-row barley is traditionally used in English Ale-style beers. Two-row barley has a lower protein content than six-row barley, thus a more fermentable sugar content.

Two-row malted summer barley is preferred for traditional German beers.
Amylase-rich six-row barley is common in some American lager-style beers, particularly when adjuncts such as corn and rice are used.