Author: Steve Kurowski

Hello Guid Members,   Summer is a busy season for us all and the Board of Directors is no exception.  As the Guild’s fiscal year turned over, the Board focused on planning and setting objectives for the coming months. We have some ambitious plans and we are eager to bring them to life over the coming…

Following a fantastic 2024 Craft Malt Conference in Davis, California, the Board is feeling grateful for a community that spans the globe and takes time out of busy schedules to come together like this, both in-person and virtually. Like so many of you shared at the conference and in feedback since, we’re also feeling energized…

Greetings Guild Members,  It has only been a few weeks since I assumed the role of Executive Director, and already I am deeply impressed by the remarkable tenacity, brilliance, and determination embodied by the farmers, maltsters, and educators who form the bedrock of the Craft Maltsters Guild. This sentiment was vividly apparent to me last…

Each quarter, we round up notable mentions of maltsters, Craft Malt Certified™ producers, and craft malt industry mentions in the media. With meaningful conversations about the state of the industry and celebrations about the quality and growth of craft malt, the start of 2024 did not disappoint!  All-craft-malt beer lists sure do delight us Long…

Each year, the Craft Maltsters Guild casts a wide net and invites stakeholders of all varieties and backgrounds to apply for scholarships, with the goal of lowering barriers to attending the upcoming Craft Malt Conference. Each scholarship includes a 1-year membership to the Guild, and either virtual registration to Malt Con or an in-person registration…