is a two-rowed malting barley developed at the University of Saskatchewan by Dr Bryan Harvey and Dr Brian Rossnagel. It was registered for sale in Canada in 1999. The variety was named after William Copeland, a farmer in the Elrose area of Saskatchewan in recognition of his support of the barley program. The variety is particularly adapted to that area of the province of Saskatchewan. CDC Copeland was derived from the cross WM861-5/TR118. At the time of its registration CDC Copeland outyielded Harrington by 16% overall and as much as 26% in some regions of western Canada. It is taller but has stronger straw than Harrington. It has larger, plumper kernels than Harrington and better net blotch and stem rust resistance. It is slightly less prone to pre-harvest sprouting. CDC Copeland has higher extract and friability than Harrington and much lower malt beta glucan. Its diastatic power is slightly lower than Harrington but still suitable for high adjunct brewing. This variety has a mild flavor profile and a produces a pale beer color favored by the Chinese market. CDC Copeland is a good blending variety and favored by several large breweries. It is a favorite of farmers and is widely grown in western Canada.