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homebrewdad
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Birmingham, AL
2480 Posts


According to the big local homebrew club, we're about to see somebody make shot at opening a local maltster here in Alabama. Apparently, he's been working with Auburn University for some time, and is looking at providing a range of barley, wheat, and rye products - including some heirloom rye variety that is specific to Alabama.

If I understand correctly, he's looking to market to local breweries and homebrewers. I have to say, I'm really intrigued. I mean, I'd love to try out pretty much any local variety, but the idea of an Alabama rye is really appealing to me; I love rye as a "secret ingredient" in a wide variety of beers.






Posted 34 days ago.

Necropaw
Charter Member
Central WI
608 Posts


That'd be really cool for you guys. Im a bit sad that im about to abandon the WI maltster for the MN one, but its not like Briess is a small company or something...

More maltster options are always a fun thing, imo.




Posted 34 days ago.

homebrewdad
Charter Member
Birmingham, AL
2480 Posts


I doubt I would go to full Alabama ingredients any time soon, I love using "authentic" ingredients in my beers... but I would definitely support this kind of thing. And I agree, more variety sounds like it can only be a good thing.

Darnit, I want some heirloom rye right now!




Posted 34 days ago.
Edited 34 days ago by homebrewdad

Necropaw
Charter Member
Central WI
608 Posts


Im not a fan of rye in beer at all. My brother is, and im not really into those beers.

And hey, just think of it as making a traditional Alabama beer!

Or is that considered moonshine....




Posted 34 days ago.

homebrewdad
Charter Member
Birmingham, AL
2480 Posts


I... I don't think that Alabama *has* any traditional beers.




Posted 34 days ago.

Necropaw
Charter Member
Central WI
608 Posts


THATS WHY YOU NEED TO MAKE ONE




Posted 34 days ago.

homebrewdad
Charter Member
Birmingham, AL
2480 Posts


Ah. I can be a trendsetter.

"Alabama beers are known for their heavy reliance on c-malts..."




Posted 34 days ago.

Necropaw
Charter Member
Central WI
608 Posts


"Alabama maltsters for years apparently *only* produced C malts"




Posted 34 days ago.

homebrewdad
Charter Member
Birmingham, AL
2480 Posts


lol




Posted 34 days ago.

vinpaysdoc
Charter Member
High Point, NC
321 Posts


Good for Alabama! Good for you.

Now, I need to make a trip to Riverbend in Asheville. Seems that one of my riding pals' brother works there.




Posted 34 days ago.

testingapril
Charter Member
Atlanta, GA
595 Posts


Contact Riverbend and get them to give you a tour. It was really cool when I went.

They have an heirloom rye product, but they were out of stock when I was there. I think Atlantic Brew Supply carries it though.





Posted 34 days ago.

vinpaysdoc
Charter Member
High Point, NC
321 Posts


Guess that Rodney's brother is Brian Simpson. Owner? Could be a good day.




Posted 34 days ago.

testingapril
Charter Member
Atlanta, GA
595 Posts


Brian gave us the tour. He was great. Highly recommend it.

My review: https://m.reddit.com/r/Homebrewing/comments/2fhu6a/bought_some_malt_after_taking_a_tour_of_riverbend/





Posted 34 days ago.

uberg33k
Charter Member
The Internet
314 Posts


Is there a name or some kind of website/FB page we can watch for more info on this?  I'd love more local-ish options.

The only maltster I know of in Georgia I know of right now is me and I'm having some issues with consistency.  I'll tell you what though, I have a whole new level of respect for maltsters and their craft now.




Posted 34 days ago.

homebrewdad
Charter Member
Birmingham, AL
2480 Posts


Right now, the only info I have is word of mouth. I'll share more as I know it.





Posted 34 days ago.

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