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Speaker: Mont Stuart, Mgr Malt Oper, Miller Coors LLC
Moderator: Wade Malchow, Supply Mgr- Barley Program, MillerCoors LLC
Coordinator: Kirby Bradley, Safety Director, Garden City Cooperative Inc
Malted barley has been used for over 8,000 years to brew beer. While the malting equipment may have changed over time, the basic process remains largely unchanged. From steeping to germination to fermentation, the major goals of malting are to produce a good product for consumption by beer lovers all over the world. This presentation will review the origins of malting and brewing before evaluating how barley quality is influenced by growing and storage conditions. It will also describe the malting process and how it can be adjusted to optimize the resultant malt quality in order to meet the strict standards of the brewer.