what is the difference between 6 row and 2 row barley?
The most obvious difference between a head of 2- row barley and a head of 6-row barley is the arrangement of the kernels when the head is viewed down its axis. ... In general, 6-row malted barley has more protein and enzyme content than 2-row malted barley, is thinner than two-row malt and contains less carbohydrate.