2 Row Malt? single row malt?

[branlovesbeer]

I don't understand why the number of rows is so important in beer brewing. What's the difference.

[danno]

look at the pics here (http://www.washingtonbarley.org/facts.asp) to see how they are physically different, then go read this article (http://brewingtechniques.com/bmg/schwarz.html) about the differences in brewing...

[HogieWan]

nice links danno - I thought I was going to get some work done this morning

[Vienna Lager]

I happened on that link a couple of months back and have found it invaluable as an information resource.