Today Mainstem Malt announced the launch of Mainstem For All, a crowdfunded effort to engage a growing diversity of the … Read More
The American Malting Barley Association has recommended a bunch of new and interesting malting barley varieties for 2020
The American Malting Barley Association (AMBA) Board of Directors recently approved the addition of AAC Connect, LCS … Read More
The 2019 malting barley crop is being challenged with preharvest sprouting (here’s how you test for it)
As with many other crops, the seeding of barley was delayed in some areas due to the cool-wet spring. One consequence … Read More
Check out the hop and barley research grants the Brewers Association awarded for 2019 (more than half a mill)
The Brewers Association (BA) — the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers … Read More
New York Farm Bill amendment aimed at documenting, growing and insuring more local barley
In March, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the number of craft beverage manufacturers holding a … Read More
Vermont’s Peterson Quality Malt purchases 583-acre farm to expand locally-sourced malted grains market
Malted barley is the backbone of beer, and many of Vermont's 64 breweries have embraced locally sourcing this … Read More
American Malting Barley Association announces recommended variety list for malting, including popular Ohio newcomer Puffin
At its June 6 meeting, the American Malting Barley Association (AMBA) Board of Directors added Puffin to the recommended … Read More
Washington State University breeds new barley varieties for regional brewers, growers
Crunchy kernels of barley tumble from Joel Williamson’s hands as he scoops them up, offering a taste. “This is a … Read More
American Malting Barley Association pushes new varieties, notes seven barley lines with sufficient malting quality for commercial trials
Barley remains an important feed grain, but recent years have seen a much higher portion of the crop going for malting. … Read More
Cargill closes malting facility in North Dakota, cites brewers moving to two-row varieties
The age-old occupation of growing the ancient grain of barley (and then malting it) continues to evolve. Researchers are … Read More