Look closely at the kernels. Wheat grains are short, plump, and rounded, like tiny golden teardrops. Barley grains are longer, pointier, and have a papery husk wrapped around them like a crunchy jacket.
Now, stand in a field. Wheat heads are dense and sit upright, like a soldier at attention. Barley heads droop over, lazy and nodding, as if saying, “Yeah, I’ve seen it all.”
If you’re still confused, just whisper, “Who’s the better beer ingredient?” Barley winks. Wheat blushes. Science, baby.
