Studying Roots Is Challenging But Could Help Wheat and Barley Breeders Improve Drought Tolerance

By Jessica Williams, Ph.D. Candidate at Montana State University’s Barley, Malt & Brewing Quality Lab In a semi-arid climate, it is important for crops to produce high yields and quality even if water is lacking. Since root systems are the part of the plant that absorbs water, they are a likely target for crop breeders…

Interpreting the Malt Hot Steep Extract: Evaluating Chemical Trends

By Harmonie Bettenhausen, Director of Hartwick College Center for Craft Food & Beverage A couple of years ago, I sat in a friend’s garage as he waxed poetic about his homebrew. “It’s the best lager! Right? Better than any brewery.” I stared at him and thought, “what does this person mean? What do they mean…

2022 Malt Cup Will Be a Battle of The Base Malts

Entry submission window runs September 13th through October 11th The Malt Cup is back and this year it’s all about that base malt. For the first time, the fourth annual contest will boast three categories including Pale Malt, Pilsen, and Pale Ale Malt. The Guild is excited to see what Member, Allied Trade, and International…