The barley grain of Rudzik and Brenda cultivars from the growing season in the year 2000 was investigated. It was determined the effect of a nitrogen fertilization level on the yielding, the brewing value of grain, and on the fungi composition occurring on the surface of grain. A qualitative evaluation of grain and malt was made according to the principles as established by Molina-Cano (EBC). It was stated that the quality of barley grain of the Rudzik and Brenda cultivars obtained from the 2000 year growing season was poor, and, thus, not suitable as a raw material to be used in the malt production. The technological value of grain studied depended on weather conditions during individual phases of the barley growth rather than on the level of nitrogen fertilization and fungi composition.