PORTLAND, ME — June Russell, Director of Regional Food Programs at the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming in New York’s Hudson Valley, is the chosen keynote speaker for the Craft Maltsters Guild’s 2022 Craft Malt Conference, slated for February 18-19 in Portland, Maine. At Glynwood, Russell adds a grains and staples component to the organization’s…
Craft Maltsters Guild to host Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Town Hall November 3rd
Asheville, NC –– The Craft Maltsters Guild completed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mission statement earlier this quarter, and will gather its membership in an upcoming virtual town hall to discuss the organization’s commitment to DEI initiatives. The Guild has engaged Principal Dr. J Jackson-Beckman of Crafted For All, an organization committed to empowering…
Field to Bench: Harnessing Education and Resources for the Beer Industry
By Meghan Howes, Contributing Writer for RadCraft Hannah Turner wears numerous hats as Director of Montana State University’s Barley, Malt & Brewing Quality Lab. Each workday varies, though her tasks have changed considerably from when she first came to MSU in 2006. “Early on a typical day meant getting the analyzer started, getting things milled. I’d…
Field to Bench: Uncovering Answers to 1,000 Malt-Related Questions
By Meghan Howes, Contributing Writer for RadCraft Since transitioning out of the director’s chair at the Hartwick College Center for Craft Food & Beverage (CCFB), Aaron MacLeod’s work has morphed into a supportive, consultative role as he continues working with malthouses all over North America. “Without analytics that help with malting process optimization, maltsters are working blind,” said MacLeod. “And prior to 2015,…
Guild Board of Directors Weigh in on Craft Malt Week 2021
As the second annual Craft Malt Week winds down, some of our Craft Maltsters Guild board members reflected on the week and why this year’s theme of malt education is vital within the industry. Here’s what they had to say. Phil Neumann – Co-Founder + CEO of Mainstem Malt “When we celebrated the first Craft…