Maltsters are contracting with growers. Maltsters should be contracting with brewers and distillers for flagship products. What do maltsters need to know about crop contracts? What about "total production" contracts? Or specialty malting for customers? We haven't even gotten to contracts across state lines! How do you write a contract for your products or supplies…
Join Steve Hawley and Joe O’Sullivan from the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission to learn about how a group of distillers from across the country are banding together to establish, promote and protect an entirely new category of whiskey. During the seminar, we’ll discuss how the Commission crafted a formal definition for American Single Malt…
Belly up to a bar and ask the bartender what's on tap made with local malt. This workshop is designed to help transform that blank stare into an educated and passionate response about craft malt. Join Emily Hutto of RadCraft for a deep dive on educating brewery and distillery customers to create both consumer awareness…
Advancements in a wide range of biotechnologies are having a significant impact on the way improvements are being made to crops; whether to increase yields or to make them more resilient to stressors, barley is no different. Given the shifting landscape of the biotechnology industry, the American Malting Barley Association (AMBA)Â is hosting a webinar to…
Trademark! Trademark! Trademark! It's all we seem to hear about when it comes to a company’s intellectual property. And, yes, that’s important, but what about all of the other information that's out there that pertains to a brand like trade dress, brand consistency, and the look and feel of brand assets? How does a brewer…
Penn State Extension will host "Growing Malting Barley for Craft Beverages" a FREE webinar that will review barley production in Pennsylvania, as well as what differentiates malting barley from barley grown for other uses. Participants will also learn the different grain quality characteristics that influence malting and brewing quality. Participants will learn about the types…
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…
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…
In the webinar "Meet the Craft Malt Movement: Relocalizing Beer Supply Chains," Guild Executive Director Jesse Bussard will introduce the attendees to North America's burgeoning craft malt movement and the Craft Maltsters Guild, the trade association advocating for the many small independent maltsters among its ranks. Learn about the history of malting production in the United…
2022 posed some interesting challenges and changes in the freight and logistics industry. Join the Guild for a panel discussion with Adrian Gram and Brandon Arnold of Brew Movers to learn about the new "State of Freight" for LTL and Truckload operations and how the 2023 outlook for freight capacity and rates may look in…
