Experts in malting discuss base malt flavor development and brewing creativity, highlighting the influence of environmental factors on malt functionality. They explore the impact of different barley varieties on malt production, emphasizing the importance of optimizing barley varieties. The podcast also touches on the advancements in malting techniques, including the blending of traditional methods with modern technology for craft malt production.

Guests: Curtis Davenport, Harmonie Bettenhausen, and Xiang Yin. They discuss the impact of climate change on the malt supply chain and the need for brewers to adapt their sourcing strategies. They also explore the possibility of combining old and new world approaches in setting malt COA parameters and highlight the importance of communication and collaboration in the brewing industry.