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The effect of malt on beer flavor is undeniable. In this section, find resources on the malting process, malt flavor and variety, specialty malts, and malt analysis and selection.

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Brewhouse Efficiency Calculator: Don’t Leave Money in the Mash Tun brewer at brew kettle

Brewhouse Efficiency Calculator: Don’t Leave Money in the Mash Tun

By tracking brewhouse efficiency with this simple calculator, brewers can ensure you're not leaving any money in your mash tuns.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Technical Brewing Projects Team has over 50 years of craft beer industry experience and works alongside the Technical Committee to promote access to raw materials; support research and advances in sustainability, education, technology, and raw materials; foster a commitment to holistic safety, quality, and operational excellence; support the well-being and a sense of belonging of the people of the craft brewing community; and promote sustainable operational practices that enhance environmental stewardship. The team comprises Chuck Skypeck, Technical Brewing Projects Director; Katie Fromuth, Technical Brewing Projects Manager; and Adriana Terrón, Technical Brewing Projects Administrative Specialist.

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How To Manage Off Flavors in Beer: Metallic metallic icon with pilsner beer

How To Manage Off Flavors in Beer: Metallic

Metallic off-flavors in beer arise from metal ions that can come from several sources, including brewery equipment and some raw materials.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Quality Subcommittee envisions a membership that consistently produces beer of high quality. Quality for this purpose has been defined as: a beer that is responsibly produced using wholesome ingredients, consistent brewing techniques and good manufacturing practices, which exhibits flavor characteristics that are consistently aligned with both the brewer’s and the beer drinker’s expectations.

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Malt Receiving, Storage, and Response Best Practices bags of malt wrapped on a pallet

Malt Receiving, Storage, and Response Best Practices

Brewer's malt requires specific practices for receiving shipments, storing supplies, and responding to contamination incidents.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Supply Chain Subcommittee is concerned with the ingredients and materials that are used to brew and package craft beers. By monitoring hop and barley harvest, interacting with growers and examining packaging supplies, and monitoring glass and can markets, the Supply Chain Subcommittee works to ensure a stable marketplace and provide educational resources to the brewing community on best practices for sourcing and selecting ingredients and packaging materials to suit their beers.

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Contracting for Brewers: Insights and Best Practices stack of brewer contracts hop and malt x

Contracting for Brewers: Insights and Best Practices

The Brewers Association produced best practice guidance documents for contracting key supply chain materials and ingredients.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Supply Chain Subcommittee is concerned with the ingredients and materials that are used to brew and package craft beers. By monitoring hop and barley harvest, interacting with growers and examining packaging supplies, and monitoring glass and can markets, the Supply Chain Subcommittee works to ensure a stable marketplace and provide educational resources to the brewing community on best practices for sourcing and selecting ingredients and packaging materials to suit their beers.

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