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Why does the malt price change...

04 - 12 - 2020

Why does the malt price change each year? (Part 2)

As already described in the blog, Why does the malt price change each year? Part 1: Barley, barley, or more correctly, the base cereal whatever that may be, is by far the largest contributor to the cost of brewing and distilling malt. Again, referring back to the earlier piece, there can be dramatic swings in raw material cost, and this then reflec...

WHY DOES THE MALT PR...

04 - 12 - 2020

WHY DOES THE MALT PRICE CHANGE EVERY YEAR? (PARK 1)

In this series, Steve Le Poidevin explores the drivers for the yearly changes in malt prices

Why does the malt price change each year?

As maltsters, we all dread that feeling around November and...

2020 NEW SEASON MALT...

09 - 01 - 2020

2020 NEW SEASON MALT GUIDE

We make great malt, but that wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the dedication and skill of the British farmers who provide us with the best malting barley that they can grow. With the combine harv...

MAKING IT EASIER THA...

11 - 12 - 2019

MAKING IT EASIER THAN EVER TO BREW HOP-FORWARD BEERS

Hop Market Update No...

11 - 12 - 2019

Hop Market Update Nov. 12th, 2018

1. Hop Demand

Worldwide beer production (million hl)

Average hop dosage in grams alpha / hl

Demand in tons of Alpha

2. Hop Supply

Changes in acreage –Germany aroma varieties

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Hop Market Report – ...

24 - 09 - 2018

Hop Market Report – 24th Sept. 2018

Hop crop in Europe severely affected by hot and dry summer; yields are below the expected average by 10% in Germany and almost 40% in the Czech Republic. Alpha acid levels will also be below long-term...