Small Grains for Brewing and Distilling

  • Investigation of flavor profiles by variety regarding levels of protein and starch
  • Sustainable growing practices with a focus on regenerative agriculture and soil health
  • Climate change impacts affecting small grain cultivation for Michigan’s craft distilling and brewing industries
  • Crop quality, new varieties, and flavor profile analysis for small grains grown in Michigan for craft distilling and brewing industries
  • Malting quality of small grains grown in Michigan
  • Solutions for reuse of spent grain
  • Cultivation of organic grains
  • Pest and disease management

Updated October 2023