It’s all about the malt
The Skagit Valley Malting Showcase takes your beer tasting to the next level! The goal of this event is to showcase the grains that are growing here in the Skagit Valley as well as the amazing things going on with Skagit Valley Malting right here in our backyard. Farmstrong Brewing Company is inviting 8 breweries that can really showcase the quality of the ingredients which includes 100% Skagit Valley Malting. The event will not only draw craft beer lovers to the Skagit Valley, but also brewer’s that want to see what can be done with these malts.
Skagit Valley Malting will be on-hand most of the weekend. Farmstrong will also coordinate tours of the Skagit Valley Malting facility and possibly some of the growing fields.
Farmstrong will be showcasing an amazing Washington grown ingredient that rivals the best in the world!
Tomorrow’s greatest beers start here
Skagit Valley Malts are naturally lower in protein than those from other North American growing regions – perform better for non-adjunct brewing. Skagit Valley produces barley with characteristics similar to UK or German barleys, which provides brewers with greater control over wort composition and more appropriate levels of protein artifacts, such as FAN and other solubles that can cause excessive color, hazing or flavor instability.
Skagit Valley Malting’s process versatility extends beyond variety and grain type to malt style as well. They produce highly uniform, precision batches that range from low-color, lightly modified base malts to highly kilned Munichs, melanoidins and caramels. They can also process smoked, peated, organic and low-gluten malts.
“Skagit Valley Malting is creating a new malting paradigm, providing brewers with Single Variety Malts that highlight varietal flavor, character and brewing performance.”
