# Episode 238: Winter Barley

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Podcast: [Master Brewers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/master-brewers-podcast-558115)
Published: 2026-01-19T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.masterbrewerspodcast.com/238
Audio file: https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/673fe9a7-0b4b-42d6-b658-f9c1f073f8ae.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3906

## Resource

An exciting, new 2-row winter variety coming out of Virginia Tech, the advantages winter barley brings to growers, maltsters, and brewers, the challenges ahead, and how you can get involved. Special Guests: Ashley McFarland, Nicholas Santantonio, Trey Hill, and Zach Gaines. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner : Proximity Malt : BSG : Berkeley Yeast : The Lupulin Exchange : Links: Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar Going With the Grain American Malting Barley Association Join Master Brewers

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