Country Malt Group

In the latest fruity and fun episode of The BrewDeck Podcast, we're joined by industry experts Chris Hodge from The Oregon Fruit Company and Tyson Jones to discuss the delicious world of fruit additions in beer and other craft beverages. They dive into the art of using fruit purees vs. concentrates, explore the wide range of flavors and possibilities available, and share their personal experiences and recommendations. From citrus to berries, stone fruits to blends; they cover it all. So grab a cold one and join them as they peel back the layers and get fresh and fruity in this juicy episode. Listen to "Super Fruit" on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🍇 🍉 🍊 🍋 🍍 🍓 🍒

We're currently hiring for many exciting positions across North America, including Product Coordinator, Sales Managers, Distribution Center Associates, Malt Operators and more! Join our team and the rich heritage of our family of brands – learn more and apply today at bit.ly/CMGcareer !

On the latest episode of The BrewDeck Podcast, we’re debating this with some familiar faces: your CMG reps! Brittany Drennan, Matt Sprinkle, and Sydney Starkman step up to the podium to battle it out over their favorite style. What do you think is the most underrated beer style? The crew engages in a friendly debate, which showcases the diversity and creativity within the world of beer styles! Listen to "No Beer Left Behind" on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The spring barley growing season is officially underway and farmers are hard at work preparing for another busy harvest. In this episode of The BrewDeck Podcast, we're going behind the scenes with a couple of our barley farmers: Jeff Gibson from Tyche Ag in South Central Idaho and Wade McAllister from Antler Valley Farms in Central Alberta. They walk us through how they got into farming, the history of their farms, what they grow in addition to barley. Barley is one of the most complex crops in the agriculture industry. It requires greater care, hard labor, and a special craft, just like your beer. We ask our guests some hard-hitting questions about the importance of crop rotation, barley growing challenges, and the status of this current growing season. As we approach the 2024 spring barley harvest, join us in raising a glass to the barley farmers that make our favorite craft beverages possible! Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Want help decorating your taprooms and offices? We’ve got you covered with our FREE Grain to Glass printable posters! At Country Malt Group, our mission is to inspire your best craft. What inspires most of us in this industry is knowing where our ingredients come from – knowing the history and passion behind the multi-generational farms and facilities. From grain to glass, it’s the stories and the people that inspire a sense of community and make those malty beverages taste that much better. As part of the same family of brands with Great Western Malting Company and Canada Malting Co. Limited, we’re uniquely connected to the North American barley communities. We’re excited to provide you with FREE access to our “Grain to Glass” media kit as a thank you for supporting our malt family. We want to help you bring that grain-to-glass experience to your facilities, to inspire both your staff and customers. Check it out and download here: countrymalt.com/posters

We're celebrating Pride Month on the BrewDeck Podcast with Betsy Lay, co-founder and owner of Lady Justice Brewing Company, and Lindsay Malu Kido, founder and executive director of Beer is for Everyone. We discuss their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the craft brewing industry, their Pride events, the importance of representation and the small but meaningful ways it can make a difference. We also share our personal experiences with the organizations and the impact they have had. Ale Are Welcome Here! Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The latest innovation in aroma technology is here, and in this episode of The BrewDeck Podcast, we're discussing the best of barrel-aging, but without the barrel... or aging! We have the pleasure of chatting with Ian Ward and Marc Worona, from Aroma Sciences, LLC, about their brand-new natural extracts that add authentic oak profiles to your beverages without requiring the barrel age process. Not only are their extracts easy to use and cost-effective, they'll also save you time and eliminate losses. The Aroma Sciences Heartwood™ line of oak aromatic extracts can be used to improve balance, perceived quality, and boost oak aromatics in beer, wine, ciders, seltzers, traditional and reduced proof spirits, and non-alcoholic beers, wines, RTD’s or mocktails. But don't just take their word for it! Jeremy Marshall from Lagunitas Brewing Company stops by to tell us about their experiences using Aroma Sciences in their Dark and Oaky, what their customers have to say about the beer, and what they might try next with the extracts. 🎙 Listen to the #BrewDeckPodcast on Spotify and Apple!

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the BrewDeck Podcast is joined by Katie Muggli, Founder and Executive Director of Infinite Ingredient. We take a hard look at burnout in the industry and the main issues affecting people’s mental health, plus Infinite Ingredient’s resources and how they can help! Listen to “Be Kind to Your Mind” on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! #BrewDeckPodcast

It’s been one month since we announced the Pink Boots Malt + hosted our two inaugural sister brews, and we’re not done celebrating yet! The Pink Boots Malt is available at all 12 of our CMG-owned distribution centers across North America. It’ll be available in limited volumes each year, so don’t wait – order the 2024 Pink Boots Malt today. Now for the beer releases: 🇨🇦 Our Canada Malting Co. Limited collab with Cabin Brewing Company is available as of last week in Calgary, Alberta! Stop by their taproom and try Daybreak Canadian Dark Ale. 🇺🇸 Our Great Western Malting Company beer will be releasing this Thursday (April 11) at Final Draft Taphouse in Vancouver, Washington. Come try our Hibiscus Pale Ale, plus meet the GWM team and Portland Pink Boots ladies from 5-9pm. A portion of both beers sold will be donated to Pink Boots Society Canada and Pink Boots Society!

Come on Barbie, let’s go revolutionize the industry! On our latest episode of The BrewDeck Podcast, we’re so excited to be joined by Borderlands Brewing Company (Las Hermanas Project) and Hop Forward Society to round out our Women's History Month celebrations. These revolutionary women are breaking down barriers and building opportunities for underrepresented groups within the craft beer world. Listen to "Revolutionary Women" on Spotify and Apple!