Crisp Malt

02/09/2026

Every batch of our malt is checked, tested and quality approved by our in-house technical team. 🔬

Our central lab in Great Ryburgh, Norfolk analyses incoming barley and every batch of malt we make, helping to ensure consistency for brewers and distillers.

The technical team can also support customers with grist analysis, spent grains analysis, enzyme analysis and practical brewhouse advice.

Find out more about our technical support and how to get in touch with your questions here:

Malt analysis from our technical brewing team in the UK can assist with brewhouse optimisation, process improvement and recipe development. We love to help.

26/08/2026

There’s a reason Crisp Malt’s home and maltings have been in Great Ryburgh in the north of Norfolk since 1870. 🌾

This area has been recognised for its exceptional barley growing for well over a century and a half, with light sandy and chalky soils, a drier climate than the rest of the UK, plus cooling sea breezes from the coast all playing their part in producing barley that’s well suited to malting.

Those coastal winds play an important role, bringing moisture inland to support the slow, steady growth needed for quality barley grain.

It’s a reminder that our malt quality starts with place: the soil, the weather, our relationships with our barley farmers and the landscape around us.

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24/08/2026

Do you remember our Sustainability Open Day at Elveden Estate where we showcased the awesome trials Syngenta have been working on? 🚜🌾

Well, Farmers Weekly talk all about it in their latest article here: A five-year trial coordinated by Syngenta at Elveden Estate is showing encouraging results from a regenerative system using a clover living mulch. In 2025, spring malting barley delivered an 18% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per tonne, alongside higher yields, lower fertiliser use and improvements in soil health and biodiversity.

For us at Crisp Malt, the most important takeaway is that sustainable sourcing isn’t about a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s about working closely with growers, understanding what is practical on farm, and using data to drive continuous improvement across soil health, water, biodiversity and climate.
We’re proud to be part of this collaborative work as we build a more resilient future for malting barley.

Continue reading all about it here ➡️

A clover understorey is proving its worth in a long-term project by Syngenta at Elveden Estate on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, where its inclusion in a

21/08/2026

We’re proud to share that Crisp’s Return-a-Bag scheme has been recognised with a global Innovation Award from RMI Analytics ♻️

Our UK scheme was created to help solve a long-standing challenge for brewers and distillers: what to do with used malt sacks once they’ve served their purpose.

Through Return-a-Bag, empty malt sacks can be collected, processed and repurposed, helping to divert waste from landfill and support a more circular approach across the brewing and distilling supply chain.

So far over 12,300kg of waste malt sacks have been recycled through the scheme, which works out to be more than 130,000 25kg malt bags.

🙌 A huge thank you to all the breweries and distilleries already taking part. 🙌

19/08/2026

🌾 So, what exactly are brewing adjuncts and what can they do for your beer?

In this video, we take a closer look at our range of micronized and torrefied cereals, and how different grains can influence everything from mouthfeel and head retention to colour, flavour and fermentability.

Mike Benson, our Technical Sales Manager, joins Andrew Shentall from MFP to explain how these products are made, including a behind-the-scenes look at our sister site in Northallerton.

We explore everything from Torrefied Wheat and Flaked Torrefied Maize to Rice, Barley and Oats, with some useful insights into what each can bring to the brewhouse.

🎥 Watch the video here:

Discover how our non‑malted cereals are changing the game for craft...

14/08/2026

Looking for practical brewing guidance? 🍺
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Our Learning Centre includes some of our most useful technical guides, covering the key stages of the brewing process - from mashing and milling through to wort boiling and fermentation.

Whether you are refining your process, troubleshooting an issue or sharing knowledge with the wider team, these guides are a useful resource to keep bookmarked. 🌾

Start with the guides here:
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Discover our Learning Centre, the central hub for all things education! Dive into the malting industry, with our handy resources and articles.

12/08/2026

Discover how collaboration and sustainability came together in a brewhouse in East Sussex. 🍺🌱

We teamed up with Lakedown Brewing Co. & Tap Room and our friends at Charles Faram to create a Kölsch-style beer that showcases great brewing, quality ingredients and a shared commitment to a more sustainable future.

Read the full story and see what went into the brew 👇

Clear Choice, Vienna Malt, Torrefied Wheat, and Charles Faram hops equals "Kölab", a wonderful Kölsch brewed by Lakedown Brewery!

10/08/2026

Ever wondered how the same peated malt can create such different whiskies? 🌾

💨 From the smoky kilns of Speyside to distilleries across Europe and the USA, discover how one carefully crafted malt becomes the foundation for a remarkable range of whisky styles.

Read the full story on our blog and explore the craft behind the smoke:

Learn how Crisp's Scottish peated malt influences whisky flavour and discover why distillers around the world choose it to create distinctive spirits.

05/08/2026

Our base malts are the workhorses of the mash.

They provide the fermentable sugars, enzymes and nitrogenous compounds needed for consistent brewing performance, while also giving brewers a broad flavour platform to build on.

From malt-forward Maris Otter to Best Ale, Lager Malt, German Pilsen and Clear Choice, our base malt range provides the flexibility to create beers with character, balance and reliability. 🍺

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