One of the things that makes organizations like ours successful is hearty participation and volunteerism from within our community. To that end, our Board of Directors has positions available for community members of many types: Member Malthouses, Individuals, Allied Trade, and International or Developing Malthouses. Each of these voices contribute to the development of Guild…
A Note From The Executive Director – Winter 2024
As the year comes to a close, many of us find time to reflect on our achievements and progress. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the Craft Maltsters Guild’s accomplishments in 2024. This year’s MaltCon2024 was a resounding success, held at the University of California, Davis. Over three days, attendees enjoyed engaging seminars, valuable networking…
Kernels: Malt In The Media Picks For Winter 2024
We’re always on the lookout for malt in the media! This quarter, our members earned press coverage for their growth and development, heritage grain restoration projects, new products and more. In Maine, Blue Ox Malthouse (pictured here) made a huge media splash with their expansion that was completed in October. Read about it in MaineBiz,…
Tropical Storm Helene Relief Update
In September, Tropical Storm Helene devastated Western North Carolina. Its flood path was catastrophic, and it impacted many of our malthouse members and Craft Malt Certified™ producers. Many were left without power and water, many experienced flooding and damage to their facilities. The photo here is at Riverbend Malt House, filling orders in the dark. …
Choose Craft Malt Because It’s Transparent
Why are brewers and distillers, and their fans, prioritizing products made with craft malt? That’s what the Choose Craft Malt series is all about! Reason #3: Craft malt creates explicitly traceable supply chains, connecting consumers with agriculture along the way. When craft maltsters market their products as traceable, they really mean it. More often…