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September 2022
[Member Webinar] Tasked With Terroir – One Approach To Defining Environmental Impacts On Malt Sensory and Function
Beer styles have long been described with reference to their geographical origin. Taking a cue from brewers, our work goes deeper by looking at how malt's environmental origins, specifically minerals, can impact the final product via flavor and process. Preliminary results will be presented along with strong arguments for ionic composition as an integral piece to defining barley terroir. Speaker Hannah Turner has been involved in plant science research for the past decade, receiving both bachelor’s and Masters’s distinctions, and…
Find out more »Craft Malt Week 2022
The third annual Craft Malt Week will take place September 11-17, 2022. Craft Malt Week highlights the deep and meaningful connection between local agriculture and craft beer through special events and social media spotlights. Maltsters, farmers, brewers, distillers, and craft malt enthusiasts are invited to join in on this yearly celebration of local grains by planning events (virtual and/or in-person) and sharing their craft malt stories on social media. All are welcome to participate! More details coming soon!
Find out more »Malt for Brewers & Distillers Workshop
Join the Craft Maltsters Guild for a two-day in-person workshop covering technical malt knowledge custom-tailored for the craft brewer or distiller. The course is scheduled for September 19-20, 2022 at the University of California, Davis in Northern California and provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain a deeper understanding of malt. Maltsters and farmers will also find the class an opportunity to learn how to better communicate with their brewing and distilling clients. Barley topics from field to pint…
Find out more »23rd North American Barley Researchers Workshop and 43rd Barley Improvement Conference
The combined 23rd North American Barley Researchers Workshop and 43rd Barley Improvement Conference will be held in Davis, at the University of California from 22 to 24 September 2022. This event is held every four or five years and it combines the latest research from Canada, the USA, and global barley breeding programs and malt researchers. The conference is from 22 to 24 September but on 21 September there will be a pre-conference training day in the state-of-the-art UC Davis…
Find out more »November 2022
[Member Webinar] How Collaboration Can Solve the Recycling Conundrum
A robust recycling program is a key part of building a more sustainable business. Unfortunately, recycling common industry waste streams, like malt bags, is a challenge for many maltsters across the country. Join us to learn how your business can overcome barriers and divert hard-to-recycle materials through collaboration! This presentation will walk through recycling challenges and highlight best practices for developing a recycling co-operative. Speaker Mandi McKay is the Director of Sustainability & Social Responsibility for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.…
Find out more »Ales Through The Ages
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation invites beer enthusiasts and students for an exciting weekend of beer and history at Ales through the Ages from November 11-13, 2022. With the option to join virtually or in-person, Ales Through The Ages provides a unique opportunity to network with internationally recognized brewers, scholars, authors, historians, and homebrewers, while potentially earning academic or professional credit. Explore ancient ales and indigenous beers of the past, examine the origins of brewing, and discover the ingredients brewers have…
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