As the year begins to wrap up, and we celebrate all that we have and look forward to the new year, I’m excited about the opportunities ahead for the Guild and the craft malt industry at large. Built for Craft Craft malt is built from the ground up for craft brewers and distillers. It’s one…
Board of Directors Update (2023, Q4 Edition)
Happy December! Since our last update, we have celebrated Craft Malt Week, welcomed a new Executive Director, announced a packed conference schedule for February’s MaltCon, and our Nominations Committee introduced a fantastic slate of candidates for seats on the Board. Craft Malt Week 2023 was a clear success, with the greatest engagement from our community…
MaltCon2024 Registration Open and Speakers Announced; Dr. Patrick Hayes and Dr. Xiang Yin To Keynote
Early bird registration is now open for MaltCon2024, the largest international gathering of malt professionals that will take place on February 23-24, 2024. The Craft Maltsters Guild is pleased to announce that Dr. Patrick Hayes of the Barley Project at Oregon State University (OSU) and Dr. Xiang Yin of Boortmalt/Prairie Malt will keynote the conference.…
Craft Maltsters Guild Shares 2023 State of the Industry Update
NATIONAL— In recognition of National Craft Malt Week (September 22-29, 2023) and the ten-year anniversary of the trade association for the small grains movement, the Craft Maltsters Guild membership met this week to introduce the Guild’s new Executive Director Alice Blayne-Allard and share the results of its recent malthouse survey. Blayne-Allard brings with her a…
Craft Malt Week is September 22 to 29, 2023— Here’s How To Get Involved
The 2023 Craft Malt Week put on by the Craft Maltsters Guild is slated for September 22 through 29, leading up to the appearance of the harvest moon. This week highlights the deep and meaningful connection between local agriculture and craft beverages through special events and digital activations. It celebrates another year of small grains…