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…

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…