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…

Craft Maltsters Guild Announces Marketing & Events Internship

The Craft Maltsters Guild seeks a motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organized individual to assist with Guild marketing efforts and event planning, organization, and management of the 2022 Craft Malt Conference. Building on our 2021 virtual conference, the Guild is planning a “hybrid” event for 2022. This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain experience in…