Malt Inquiry

[altafkw (Altaf)]

I would like to make my own Barley Malt Powder at home. Can i use naked or pearl barley? i can’t find whole barley kernels at local market.

[Abe (Taking a Break!)]

Pearl barley will not sprout. Hulled barley is damaged too much. One may get an odd one here and there to sprout but not enough. Naked barley is a variety where the hull easily falls off without damaging the grain and can be malted.

[altafkw (Altaf)]

Thanks for the info, I had doubts.
At the moment i have naked barley in my hands.

[Abe (Taking a Break!)]

I look forward to hearing if you have any success with making your own malt.