By Joseph Hertrich – Retired Group Director, Brewing Raw Materials at Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Investigating a phenolic, 4-vinyl guaiacol (4VG), off-flavor in finished beer in a brewery that did not have any wheat beer yeast in the plant, led to a search for wild yeast contamination. After the absence of any wild yeast contamination was confirmed,…
Dial your mash pH while sticking to Reinheitsgebot with acidulated malt
By Hannah Turner, Montana State University – Barley, Malt & Brewing Quality Lab Brewing is the ultimate combination of artistry and chemistry and each brewer utilizes a wide array of ingredients to creatively design interesting beers that are balanced and unique. One such ingredient which can play an important role in balance is Acidulated malt;…
Craft Malt Certified Seal achieves milestone moment with 100 brewery and distillery partners
Bozeman, MT (October 27, 2020) – The Craft Maltsters Guild’s (CMG) Craft Malt Certified Seal program achieved a milestone moment in September 2020. The program now boasts over 100 brewery and distillery participants. Unveiled in 2019, the Craft Malt Certified Seal is designed to highlight breweries and distilleries using 10% or more craft malt in…
Craft Maltsters Guild Hosts Inaugural Craft Malt Week Happening Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Bozeman, MT (September 20, 2020) – The first Craft Malt Week will take place later this month to spotlight the vital role craft malt plays in brewing and distilling. Created by the Craft Maltsters Guild (CMG), the weeklong event kicks off Sunday, September 27, and runs through Saturday, October 3. During the week Craft Malt…
Palmetto Malt Becomes South Carolina’s First and Only Malting Business
St. George business now shipping locally grown ingredients to serve brewing and distilling customers for true “grain to glass” experience St. George, South Carolina (September 17, 2020) – Palmetto Malt today announced the opening of its craft malting business and shipment of its first malted product. By so doing, Palmetto Malt has become the first…