Dr. Rob Arnold, master distiller and author of The Terroir of Whiskey, will be the keynote speaker for the Craft Maltster Guild’s 2023 Craft Malt Conference scheduled for March 16-18 in Portland, Maine. Since January 2021, Arnold has served as President of Advanced Spirits, an innovative industry growth collaborator specializing in the procurement, financing, and…
2023 Advanced Class in Craft Malt Production Offered in Maine, March 13-16
The Craft Maltsters Guild will offer the four-day Advanced Class in Craft Malt Production March 13-16 at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland, ME. Held during the days leading up to the 2023 Craft Malt Conference, the course is ideal for both beginner and experienced maltsters, as well as others working in the…
The Maltster’s Toolbox: Gibberellic Acid, a maltster’s friend or foe?
By Hartwick College Center for Craft Food and Beverage Gibberellic acid (also known as GA or ‘Gibb’) is a naturally occurring hormone produced in plants. GA is synthesized in germinating grain and stimulates the production of enzymes. It can also be purchased in its pure form and used as a processing aid in malting. GA…
Member Highlight: Allagash Brewing Company
As we close out the year, spend some time getting to know Guild Allied Trade member, Allagash Brewing Company, and why sourcing local ingredients and cultivating diverse, inclusive communities is important to this legendary Portland, ME brewery’s success. Responses were provided by Jason Perkins, Allagash’s Brewmaster and VP of Brewing Operations, and their Senior Communications…
Field To Bench: Michigan State Puts Small Grains and Producers On The Map In The Mitten State
By Emily Hutto, RadCraft Our 2022 Field To Bench series has illuminated the collaboration required to execute barley research that yields useful results for producers, and our Q4 spotlight on Michigan State University (MSU) is no exception. MSU is actively researching winter malting barley, and other grains like corn, oats, and rye, in the context…
You must be logged in to post a comment.