Reaction to the postponement of drinktec 2021 fair to 2022 At the end of February, Messe München announced that the drinktec fair will be postponed from October 2021 to September 2022. Both the award ceremony and the main prize of this year’s BestBrewChallenge were largely linked to the drinktec fair. This will now be adapted [...]
Let’s brew a light wheat beer – that’s the challenge for 2021. Since it’s a light beer, the alcohol content should not exceed 3.5 %. Your grain bill must contain at least 20% BEST Heidelberg Wheat Malt and your beer creation should be brewed according to the German Purity Law. That’s it! Ever since the [...]
The whisky trend continues to pick up speed, and Germany is no exception. Distilleries are coming up with daring new creations leading to an increasingly diversified product range for whiskies. BESTMALZ is accommodating to the specific requirements of branding malts and, for a limited time, is currently offering the Prospect barley variety. This malt is [...]
What challenges the Heidelberg malting group has faced and why the BESTMALZ CEO is still optimistic about 2021 Even in non-Corona times, CEO Dr. Axel Göhler often travels back and forth between the three locations of the family-run company Palatia Malz GmbH. Since the pandemic was announced, things have been running differently: In the two [...]
The winners of Meininger’s International Craft Beer Award were announced at the end of July 2020. In total, 222 beer specialities from all over the world received the popular award. The competition could take place during the global pandemic only because exceptional hygiene measures were implemented. This year’s virtual award ceremony was moderated in Meininger’s [...]
Dear brewers and BestBrewChallenge fans! We see it as a sign of your trust and enthusiasm that so many of you have already registered for this year's BestBrewChallenge. Your great interest and registrations thus far made it difficult for us to find a viable solution for handling our traditional worldwide collaborative brewing event in this [...]
Our customers, our BESTributors and our fans are suffering around the globe! Certainly not the BEST time for celebrating a collaborative brew, even if it would be taking place in the comfort of our homes. It is our strong concern that everyone strictly follows instructions issued by local authorities as long as COVID-19 continues progressing [...]
Every minute we are increasingly confronted with saddening news surrounding the Corona pandemic. All of us have been forced to radically revise our daily lives and work routines. The times are not easy, especially for those responsible for running businesses. The fact that we are currently surrounded by disheartening news motivated Dr. Axel Göhler, chairman [...]
Global brewing competition enters the sixth round At this year’s Best Brew Challenge, participants are requested to brew an Altbier, a typical beer style from Düsseldorf. Was this decision influenced by carnival, another Düsseldorf tradition? That remains the secret of Palatia Malz GmbH, the contest’s organizers. Or maybe they are hoping for a witches’ brew [...]
Burns Supper is held all over Scotland at the end of January in honor of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Essential components are haggis, poems and whisky.