Alexis (malting barley)

Alexis is a two-row, spring sown variety of barley commonly used in the production of malt for the brewing industry.

hordei) based on the mlo-9[2] mutation, induced in the variety Diamant,[3] and the denso dwarfing gene [4] combined with an excellent brewing quality[5] Alexis has been a milestone in malting barley breeding.

The pedigree: Besides Germany, Alexis was listed in Spain, Denmark, Ireland, Hungary, Great Britain, France und Italy.

Due to its broad acceptance and its consistently good results Alexis is one of the varieties most often used in modern pedigrees.

Alexis can be rightly considered as a "founder" of the current genetic in malting barley.