The State of Maine, Craft Malt Edition

By Emily Hutto, RadCraft A history lesson on The Pine Tree State reveals that Maine’s soil was once predominantly dedicated to potato production. With crop rotation came barley, both for animal feed and for malting.  That evolution to barley from potatoes is how Maine Malt House in Mapleton got started, too. Four brothers, the Bucks…

Craft Maltsters Guild Announces 2022 Craft Malt Conference Speaker Lineup and In-Person Event Schedule

PORTLAND, ME – The Craft Maltsters Guild is excited to announce the speaker lineup and in-person event schedule for its 2022 Craft Malt Conference, slated for February 18-19 in Portland, Maine. The fifth annual Craft Malt Conference features presentations of interest to maltsters, brewers, distillers, farmers, and other industry partners. View the full schedule here. #CraftMaltCon2022…

National Grains Expert June Russell Selected as Keynote Speaker for 2022 Craft Malt Conference in Portland, Maine

PORTLAND, ME — June Russell, Director of Regional Food Programs at the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming in New York’s Hudson Valley, is the chosen keynote speaker for the Craft Maltsters Guild’s 2022 Craft Malt Conference, slated for February 18-19 in Portland, Maine. At Glynwood, Russell adds a grains and staples component to the organization’s…

Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 2022 Craft Malt Conference

The Craft Maltsters Guild is pleased to announce early bird registration for the 2022 Craft Malt Conference is now open. In June, the Guild revealed details about the new proposed event format and the vision for 2022. The fifth annual conference will be the Guild’s first hybrid event with in-person seminars, receptions, a trade show,…

Craft Maltsters Guild Announces Marketing & Events Internship

The Craft Maltsters Guild seeks a motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organized individual to assist with Guild marketing efforts and event planning, organization, and management of the 2022 Craft Malt Conference. Building on our 2021 virtual conference, the Guild is planning a “hybrid” event for 2022. This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain experience in…