Global award for Coopers Malting Plant

Australia | Coopers malting plant in Adelaide and The Swaen in the Netherlands won the award of Maltsters of the Year 2019 at the World Barley, Malt and Beer Conference, which was held in Warsaw, Poland, at the end of March 2019.

Coopers’ Maltings Manager, Dr Doug Stewart, who accepted the award, said it was a remarkable achievement, given that Coopers’ maltings has only been in operation for over a year.

“The plant was officially opened in November 2017 and produced its first batch of malt the same month,” he said.

The Swiss manufacturer Bühler supplied the malting equipment for the project, with local company Ahrens responsible for the construction.

Dr Stewart said Coopers malting plant was technologically advanced, not least as concerns steeping times, water usage and kiln-gas during the malting process,

and produces malt of exceptional quality.

What is more, Coopers’ commitment to quality extends to the aesthetics of the plant, distinguishing it from the normal “agricultural” look of most maltings around the world.

“Being named joint Maltster of the Year ahead of major international operators in only our second year of operation underlines our commitment to innovation and quality,” Mr Stewart added.

 The Swaen was founded in 1906 and today sells its malt across the world.