Malt & Beer

Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world, and it's brewed using a variety of ingredients. One of the most important components of beer is malt, which provides essential sugars that are later converted into alcohol during fermentation. Malt is made from grain such as barley or wheat, and this grain must be malted - processed to make it suitable for brewing.

The use of malt in beer dates back thousands of years, as far back as ancient China in 7000 BC when a form of brewed beverage composed of grains was used for ceremonial purposes. Malting was done by soaking grains in water until they begin to germinate before being dried with hot air. When these grains were later combined with water, their starches would convert into fermentable sugar allowing them to be used in brewing beer.

Today there are many different types and grades of malt available from suppliers around the world including Europe and North America. But why is Canadian malt considered better than other varieties?

First off, Canada has some excellent barley growing regions like Saskatchewan and Alberta that produce high-quality two row barley varieties which are perfect for making craft beers with complex flavors. Canadian Malt also undergoes a finer grinding process that helps release additional flavor compounds allowing brewers to create more interesting styles like lagers or stouts without having to add additional ingredients like hops or enzymes during the brew process.

For these reasons amongst others, Canadian Malt is becoming increasingly popular amongst craft breweries looking to create unique tasting beers with maximum flavor potential!