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Understanding Distillers Malt, Part 1

Since the inception of Riverbend Malt House, we have been learning how to work with what grows in the South to produce not just high-quality beers, but also spirits. This exploration has plunged us into the often polarizing conversation…
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Craft Malt Converts: Bear Chase Brewing Company

We're back, with another iteration of our Craft Malt Converts series. This one zooms in on our friends at Bear Chase Brewing in Virginia. Meet them and their beers made with Riverbend malt below. From Farm to Foam in the Heart of Virginia For…
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Made With Riverbend: Make Way For The Mighty Maibock!

Maibock season has arrived, and in 2025 we’ve noticed an uptick in the number of Maibocks we’re seeing out there. This beer style is a brewer’s favorite, and often what we reach for in early spring when the evenings are still crisp.…
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Changes coming for Riverbend malt shipping in 2025

Transparency is a cornerstone value at Riverbend Malt House, not just for our sourcing but also in our communication to our customers. As the market shifts, we want y’all to be the first to know about pending changes that will impact our…
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Riverbend Great Chit malt

Mainstays Made with Riverbend Great Chit Malt

  Chit malt is barley that has started germinating but has not yet fully sprouted. It's used in brewing to enhance enzymatic activity, which helps break down starches during mashing, making the malt more fermentable. This style of…
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Malt With A Mission: 2024 By The Numbers

Our Malt With A Mission slogan is much more than a saying around here. It's a set of environmentally conscious practices that we're constantly refining to reduce our impact. Each year, Riverbend Malt House collects data points that we…
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Riverbend Malt House Debuts Certified Regenified Malt

ASHEVILLE, NC— After becoming the first malt house to become third-party certified for regenerative agriculture in 2024, Riverbend Malt House is delighted to introduce Regenified™ Southern Select. This malted 2-row barley product is…
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Winners Circle: Business of the Year Awards and Total Domination at the US Open Beer Championship

When it comes to beer and spirits competitions, the reign of craft malt is undeniable. In 2022, numerous brewers, all using Riverbend malts, clinched top honors in industry competitions across the nation. The following year, 2023, Tennessee-based…
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Made With Riverbend: 2024 Beers Of The Year

The end of the year is a time of reflection for us, when we always wind up raving about the beers and spirits made with Riverbend that stood out to us the most. This year, some of our favorite creations came out of inspired collaborations…
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