Growers and Maltsters

August 16, 2018

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A small collective of Saskatchewan malt barley growers is taking their crop one step further. The group with decades’ experience growing barley now malts it, too. Their unique malting operation is aptly named Maker’s Malt. Located in Rosthern, the growers/maltsters are dedicated to producing malt specific to the needs of craft brewers and distillers.

Check out this profile of Maker’s Malt by Global News: https://globalnews.ca/news/4033196/sask-farmers-malt-market/

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