Craft malt production in North America has increased by an impressive 60 percent since 2019, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the Craft Maltsters Guild. In 2022, small independent malthouses estimate they will produce 24.7 million pounds of craft malt, up from 15.1 million pounds three years ago. 2023 production is…
Board of Directors Update (2022, Q3 Edition)
By Brent Manning, Board President The Guild Board of Directors hopes the summer is treating our members well. For those growing spring barley, the latest reports show the harvest is going much more smoothly than in 2021. According to our ally, the American Malting Barley Association as of July 31, 55 percent of the nation’s…
Five ways to involve your brand in Craft Malt Week 2022
The third annual Craft Malt Week will take place September 11-17, 2022. This week-long event highlights the deep and meaningful connection between local agriculture and craft beverage through special events and social media spotlights. Maltsters, farmers, brewers, distillers, and craft malt enthusiasts are invited to join in on this yearly celebration of local grains. Here…
Malt Cup expands to four categories in 2023
Entry submission window runs from September 19 through October 17, 2022 The fifth annual Malt Cup will expand to four categories in 2023. These include three previously featured malt styles – Pale, Pilsen, and Light Munich (last featured in 2020), and the newest addition: Vienna. Similar to past years, entrants stand to receive top value…
Board of Directors Update (2022, Q2 Edition)
By Brent Manning, Board President Spring has brought renewed energy with planting and harvesting and, in that spirit, the Guild board of directors has been hard at work bringing our new members into the fold and planning for the road ahead. We have completed the first of two virtual retreats designed to pull us out…