On 27/06/2011 4:51 PM, Doug Freyburger wrote:
> sf wrote:
>>
>> I see pearl barley all the time, not sure if I see any other kind...
>
> I see one pound bags of pearl barley at the local grocerie stores all
> the time. Other types I only see at specialty places. The local
> homebrew supply places have a huge variety of types and preparations.

Speaking of which.... there is a world wide shortage of barley, and that
is supposed to lead to an increase in the price of beer. While some
beers are made with other grains I am willing to bet they will still use
the barley shortage as an excuse to boost their prices.