Beer is an agricultural product with many traditions and styles born out of the availability of locally grown ingredients. Today’s brewing supply chains operate at a much different scale, but developments in craft malting infrastructure, and the need for diversified and resilient cropland, offers an opportunity for reconnecting regional grain farmers, maltsters, and brewers. This…
2022 Craft Malt Conference Fosters Enthusiasm and Celebration in the Midst of Uncertainty
By Jennifer Breckner, Craft Maltsters Guild Marketing & Events Associate The 2022 virtual Craft Malt Conference kicked off with keynote speaker June Russell (Director of Regional Food Programs at the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming) sharing how she and others built the Northeast regional grainshed from the ground up over her 14 years working…