The 2022 Malt Cup winners all said the same thing when we asked them for advice for crafting the best malt in the world – start at the source. Here are this year’s winners iterating why and how making great malt is rooted in intentional agriculture. Admiral Maltings “Admiral Maltings is thrilled to be recognized…
From Seed to Sip: Colorado report examines challenges and opportunities of sourcing grain and malt locally
By Gabe Toth, Mad Agriculture Fellow and Lead Distiller at The Family Jones Colorado is home to a rich agricultural community and maintains a prominent position in the heavily grain-dependent craft beer and spirits industries. However, there is a profound disconnect. The vast majority of the state’s craft-scale beverage alcohol producers rely on raw grain…
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…
DEI In Action: Work From the Inside Out to Establish Inclusive Hiring Practices
By Jennifer Breckner, Craft Maltsters Guild Striving to have a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment is a long-term commitment. It is a worthwhile process that promises fruitful and important ROI for those who stay the course. In 2021, the Guild worked with Dr. J Jackson-Beckham of Crafted for All to undertake a self-assessment,…
Second Annual Malt for Brewers & Distillers Workshop heads to California, September 19-20
DAVIS, CA – The Craft Maltsters Guild will host the second annual Malt for Brewers & Distillers Workshop at the University of California, Davis on September 19-20, 2022. This two-day, in-person course is custom-tailored for craft malt beverage producers and provides an extensive overview of technical malt knowledge from farm to fermenter. Maltsters and farmers…
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