Last I heard, yields were very low so while a cool attempt, it’s not clear it can ever compete with wheat. Interesting that they’ve managed to double the yield though I would wonder how the new strains match up before getting too excited.
These are just locally to Portland I think. Hopworks brewery together with DogFish Head
Ya Kernza has its issues: small harvest, grains ripen at different times and different sizes. But the main issue is wether people will buy it. If there’s a market, then problems will be overcome or overlooked.
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LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 3y
Last I heard, yields were very low so while a cool attempt, it’s not clear it can ever compete with wheat. Interesting that they’ve managed to double the yield though I would wonder how the new strains match up before getting too excited.
admin@thegarden.land · 3 pts · 3y
There’s a brewery here in Portland that has two Kernza beers out now
LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net · 1 pts · 3y
Cool, are they just locally distributed or could you find them elsewhere? I’d be interested to try them.
admin@thegarden.land · 2 pts · 3y
These are just locally to Portland I think. Hopworks brewery together with DogFish Head
Ya Kernza has its issues: small harvest, grains ripen at different times and different sizes. But the main issue is wether people will buy it. If there’s a market, then problems will be overcome or overlooked.
LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 3y
I would certainly be interested if it was available in my area but I haven’t seen anything about it in years until you posted this.