Historic malting barley Alexis: First batches available

Reviving historic barley variety | The Heidelberg-based family business Palatia Malz GmbH, in a joint effort with Saatzucht Josef Breun GmbH & Co. KG, has revived the traditional German malting barley variety Alexis. The malt produced exclusively by Palatia from this time-honored barley variety will now be marketed under the brand name “Best A-XL”, the A standing for “Alexis” and the XL (“extra large”) for the exceptional foam stability of a beer brewed with it.

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PureMalt appoints new Chairperson

New Chairperson | The East Lothian family business PureMalt Products Ltd has appointed a new non-executive Chairperson to lead their Board of Directors. The company founder Bruce Turner MBE has served as the Chairman for fifty years. Mr Turner who is a well-known member of the Haddington and East Lothian business community will hand on the baton to Mark McDavid.

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Holland Malt realises emission-free malthouse in Eemshaven

Emission-free | In December 2021, Holland Malt has started the realisation of a completely emission-free malthouse in Eemshaven, province of Groningen. Thanks to a new, innovative heat system, the malting process no longer uses fossil fuels, biomass or other energy sources that cause harmful emissions. With this, the malthouse is taking a big step in its energy transition. The system that is to ensure this transition will be fully operational in 2024.

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Rules for the BestBrewChallenge 2022 have been declared

The perfect Altbier | This beer style delights not only fans in Germany, but also has an excellent international reputation: Altbier. Which is why brewing enthusiasts all over the world are now being called upon to brew an Altbier for the BestBrewChallenge 2022.

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Puremalt Products Ltd. receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade

Prestigious award | A Scottish family business has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. PureMalt Products Ltd is one of 205 organisations UK-wide to receive the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2021.

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Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain: Annual General Meeting 2021

Many challenges | At the beginning of November, the Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain (MAGB) held their Annual General Meeting in online format as the pandemic continues to restrict the ability to meet face to face. The Annual Luncheon was once again postponed but has now been firmly booked for next year when it will return to the Armourers Hall in London on 1st November 2022.

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BestBrewChallenge 2021: Winners announced

Simultaneous brew | Brewers from around the world faced the challenge to brew a light wheat beer with an alcohol content of less than 3.5 % vol. (5.0-5.5 % vol. Is typical for this beer type) simultaneously – with similar grain bills in different countries and time zones, using at least 20 % BEST Heidelberg Wheat malt. Wheat beers must have a total of at least 50 % wheat malt. A light wheat beer should have an alcohol content < 3.5 %.