Malting Collection

Ardbeg distillery, Islay, Inner Hebrides, Argyll, Scotland, UK

Mitchells and Butlers Brewery Malting Floor
The Malting Floor at the Mitchells and Butlers Cape Hill Brewery, Smethwick, West Midlands. Barley grain lies a foot deep on the floor for ten days, being constantly turned

Laphroaig distillery, Islay, Inner Hebrides, Argyll, Scotland, UK

Great Malting Floor of the Guinness Brewery
The Great Malting Floor of the Guinness Brewery. circa 1900

The Bio-Chemistry Department at Birmingham University houses a very unusual school - The British School of Malting and Brewing. Students sample and discuss their latest brew. December 1969 Z11572

The Bio-Chemistry Department at Birmingham University houses a very unusual school - The British School of Malting and Brewing

Flooring the Barley
Flooring the barley for the malting process. Date: circa 1850

Fire in brewery De Valk Amsterdam, The Netherlands, print maker: Frans Schikkinger, 1882 - 1884

Cls combine harvester, harvesting Barley (Hordeum vulgare) Flagon crop, in coastal farmland with Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm in background, Norfolk, England, August

Aerial view of coastline with maltings and town, Port Ellen Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

Cereal grains in a malthouse. The cereal grains (usually barley) are undergoing a process called malting. The seeds of the plant are allowed to germinated

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"Malting: The Art of Transforming Barley into Liquid Gold" Step into the heart of whisky production at Ardbeg distillery, nestled on the picturesque Islay island in the Inner Hebrides of Argyll, Scotland, UK. Here, a centuries-old tradition unfolds as malted barley takes center stage. At Mitchells and Butlers Brewery Malting Floor, skilled artisans carefully control every aspect to create the foundation for exceptional brews. Their expertise ensures that each grain is perfectly germinated and kilned before it reaches its destined brewery. Laphroaig distillery, also located on Islay island, embraces this time-honored process with utmost dedication. Malted barley undergoes meticulous drying over peat fires to infuse their renowned single malt Scotch whisky with distinctive smoky flavors. Venturing beyond Scotland's shores leads us to the Great Malting Floor of Guinness Brewery. This iconic space witnesses countless grains being transformed into rich malt extract used in brewing Ireland's beloved stout. Known as "Flooring the Barley, " this ancient technique involves soaking barley kernels in water and allowing them to germinate under controlled conditions. Once sprouted they can dried using warm air or kilns until ready for milling and mashing. But malting isn't confined solely to breweries and distilleries; it finds an unexpected home within The Bio-Chemistry Department at Birmingham University. Here lies a unique school dedicated to unraveling the intricate biochemistry behind malting processes – unlocking secrets that enhance both flavor profiles and scientific understanding. As students delve deep into enzymatic reactions and starch conversion pathways within these hallowed halls, they become stewards of innovation in an age-old craft. Armed with knowledge from experts who have mastered their trade across generations, they push boundaries while honoring tradition. From Ardbeg distillery's rugged Scottish landscapes to Birmingham University's cutting-edge research facilities – malting remains a timeless art, bridging the gap between science and sensory pleasure.