Early barley seed ENDURIS

springrust resistantpowdery mildew resistant

Overview
KWS ENDURIS is a 2-row spring barley variety positioned for malting potential, offering suitability for both brewing and distilling with farmer-friendly agronomics. It delivers very high spirit yield, excellent hot water extract and strong grain quality, with reported specific weight around 67.9 kg/hl.

Key benefits

• Easy to grow — very stiff straw with excellent standing and earliness
• Good yield potential across UK regions
• High untreated yield supported by resistance to Rhynchosporium (6) and mildew (8)

About
KWS ENDURIS is under large-scale testing with the MBC for malting approval. It targets both brewing and distilling markets thanks to its very high spirit yield, strong hot water extract and favourable grain traits (specific weight ~67.6–67.9 kg/hl). The variety is presented as a grower-friendly option to help maximise returns from spring barley crops.

Yield (regional / untreated)
UK: 102
East: 101
West: 103
North: 102
Untreated: 89

Main market options & quality
MBC malting approval for brewing use: no
MBC malting approval for malt distilling use: no
MBC malting approval for grain distilling use: no
Specific weight: 67.9 kg/hl (table) — also referenced 67.6 kg/hl in text
Screenings (% through 2.25mm): 1.0
Screenings (% through 2.5mm): 2.6

Disease resistance
Mildew: 8
Brown Rust: 4
Rhynchosporium: 6
Net blotch: 6

Agronomic features
Height - PGR (cm): 74
Ripening: +1
Brackling %: 7

Technical specifications

• Crop type: Spring barley, 2-row
• Breeding / commercial name: KWS ENDURIS
• Suitability: Under testing for malting (brewing and distilling potential); very high spirit yield and excellent hot water extract
• Specific weight (reported): 67.9 kg/hl (table) and 67.6 kg/hl (About text)
• Regional yield index: UK 102; East 101; West 103; North 102; Untreated 89
• Disease resistance ratings: Mildew 8; Rhynchosporium 6; Net blotch 6; Brown Rust 4
• Agronomy: Height 74 cm (with PGR), Ripening +1, Brackling 7%
• Screenings: 1.0% (2.25mm), 2.6% (2.5mm)
• Main market approvals: Not yet approved by MBC for brewing or distilling