This method describes how to classify barley according to size, though this is performed without separating out the half kernels.
Barley malt intended for use in beer brewing or elsewhere in the food industry.
The sieving test represents one of the most important objective physical methods for evaluating malt and can be carried out rapidly and easily. The percentages of total dockage (< 2.2 mm) and that of the kernels belonging to grades I and II can be determined from the results of the sieving test.
Whole hops intended for use in beer brewing or elsewhere in the food industry
Evaluation of the appearance of hop cones is performed through visual and manual inspection.
This method describes how to evaluate the degree of contamination or the purity of malt as part a manual inspection procedure.
Malt intended for use in beer brewing or elsewhere in the food industry.
Visual examination of malt for foreign objects. Refer to the Sieving Test for Malt (R-200.08.011).
During sensory evaluation, the cones are rubbed between the hands and the quality of the aroma is distinguished in terms of purity, fineness and intensity.
Whole hops intended for use in beer brewing or elsewhere in the food industry
Evaluation of the aroma of hop cones is performed through visual and manual inspection.
Points to be awarded: 1−30