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Rice Malt Revolutionizes Brewing: More Extract, Less Land

4/26/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Arkansas suggests that rice malt could transform the brewing industry. It produces double the extract per hectare compared to barley, while needing significantly less land. Although it may be pricier to produce, rice malt not only caters to gluten-free consumers but could also lower beer production costs by 2-12%, helping combat climate change's effects on barley supplies.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Arkansas suggests that rice malt could transform the brewing industry. It produces double the extract per hectare compared to barley, while needing significantly less land. Although it may be pricier to produce, rice malt not only caters to gluten-free consumers but could also lower beer production costs by 2-12%, helping combat climate change's effects on barley supplies.