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The Incredible Bulk: What to Know About Scaling up Your Malt Supply

Whether it’s the various costs involved, location, conveyance, or keeping peace with the neighbors, here are some key considerations when it’s time for your brewery to bulk up.

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Malt silos at Bale Breaker Brewing in Yakima, Washington. Photo: Joe Stange.
Malt silos at Bale Breaker Brewing in Yakima, Washington. Photo: Joe Stange.

Buying malt by the truckload is cheaper than buying it by the bag, so it’s a no-brainer, right? Not necessarily. Besides the capital investment needed to switch to a bulk malt supply, there are many other factors that will affect your cost-benefit math.

If you think your brewery may be ready to make the switch, here are some tips for planning it out, avoiding surprises, and making sure that it all pays off.

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