Same thing here. I went to Hunter's Edge early,got the barley then went to different areas and it wasn't until later that I found the Distiller quest. Now I can't find the barley in inventory or homestead. I'm pretty sure I didn't trade, drop or destroy the item, because I'm OCD about such things :(
Edit: I actually checked an older save and I found the barley in my inventory. Guess I must've sold it :(.
Now, is there anyway to complete the quest? Probably not, le sigh ...
Last edited by donnylicious; 25/09/14 10:12 AM.