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Valley Malt

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A malt house in Massachusetts sourcing 100% locally grown ingredients and providing quality malts to craft brewers and distillers in the Northeast.

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Beautiful Big E nights!
Find us behind the Massachusetts building @thebigefair

#beergarden #massbuilding #craftbeer #localbeer localbrews taken in Massachusetts Building at The Big E by @valleymalt

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22 days ago

The @thebigefair is still quite a few weeks out, but we wanted to let you know @visittimberyard Honey Blueberry Ale will be returning to the Valley Malt Beer Garden! As the Big E gets closer, we’ll share more. Lots of exciting beers this year, so stay tuned! by @valleymalt

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2 months ago

Earth Day is a good reminder that the land we grow food on is worth protecting.

When farmland thrives, we all do. Supporting local, sustainable grain farms is one small way to be part of that.

Grateful today (and every day) for the farmers keeping this land alive and growing. 🙏

Featuring: Thrall Farms, Hudson Hops & Grains, Dancing Grain & Breathe Deep.

#earthday #nofarmsnofood #groundupgrain #farmtotable #knowyourfarmer by @valleymalt

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6 months ago

This may not look like much to you, but we love seeing this - it’s the next batch of our White Wheat in the germination bin at Valley Malt!

(Nerdy beer content ahead!)

If you didn’t already know, White Wheat is a grain we use in almost every beer we brew here at the Barn. White Wheat malt imparts a mild, creamy, and slightly sweet/bready flavor to beer, often with subtle fruity notes. Due to its high protein content, it significantly enhances head formation and improves foam retention. It also contributes to a fuller-bodied, smoother mouthfeel, which is something we’re always looking for more of in our beers!

We’ve been partnering with Andrea & Christian at Valley Malt for two years now. They are a craft malting company based in Massachusetts, focused on producing high-quality, locally sourced malt for breweries, distilleries, bakeries, and other food and beverage makers throughout the Northeast.

Valley Malt takes grains like barley, wheat, rye, and corn and turns them into malt, the key ingredient that gives beer its sugars and flavor (and that also plays a role in many spirits and baked goods). The malting process involves controlled germination and drying of the grain, unlocking enzymes and sugars craft brewers need. They also mill grains for distillers and produce a range of products including base malts (like pilsner and pale malt), specialty malts (such as wheat, rye, and smoked varieties), and distiller’s grains (including malted or milled corn, wheat, and rye).

A few folks from our team recently took a field trip up to visit their facility. We learned all about the process of taking those raw grains grown in nearby NY & CT, through the steps needed for us to be able to successfully use them in our beers here in Exeter, RI.

We ended our day making some homemade pasta from flour milled right in the same facility as part of their @groundupgrain division.

Thanks for the hospitality & partnership, @valleymalt! taken in Valley Malt by @valleymalt

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8 months ago

How do you support over 100 acres and 1,000,000 pounds of local grain? One glass at a time.

Kent opens at 2.

Northford opens at 3.

This week’s food truck schedule:
Thursday - @eltacodoradoct
Friday - @vittlestruck
Saturday - @eltacodoradoct
Sunday - @archiemooresnh

Our latest batch of New IPA with Dolcita and Anchovy will be available in draft and cans at both locations.

Supporting local grains can be as simple as enjoying a beer or good loaf of bread! by @valleymalt

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10 months ago

Testing out a winter 2-row variety called Avalon. It’s low protein, plump, and has a bit of dormancy and water sensitivity. We have 1 truckload of Avalon from @poormonfarms and so we’ll be doing a few test steeps before trying to malt a full batch. From what we hear Avalon has great malt flavor with melon and honey notes. It is a public variety developed by the fine folks at Virginia Tech. Stay tuned for more on Avalon. Can you tell we’re excited 🍻 by @valleymalt

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a year ago

From the field to the mill, everything starts with the farms. 🌾 At Ground Up and Valley Malt, we don’t just source grain, we visit the farms, walk the fields, and work directly with the farmers who grow it.
These relationships are at the heart of what we do. They mean better grain for bakers and brewers, support for sustainable practices, and a stronger local grain economy here in the Northeast.
Every bag of flour and every batch of malt carries that story forward. From the farm, to us, to you. 💛
#ValleyMalt #GroundUpGrains #FarmToFlour #FarmToFoam #KnowYourFarmer #LocalGrain #FromTheGroundUp #SupportLocalAg #StoneMilledFlour #CraftMalt taken in Holyoke, Massachusetts by @valleymalt

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a year ago

It’s the last call at the Big E! 🍻🎡
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Three weeks, countless kegs, and so many good conversations later, we’re closing out the Valley Malt Beer Garden with one more round.
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If you haven’t grabbed a beer brewed with our malt yet, today’s your final chance. Come sip local, taste the grain, and celebrate the last day of the fair with us.
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Cheers to everyone who stopped by, we’ll raise a glass to you tonight. 💛
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#ValleyMalt #GroundUpGrains #BigE2025 #FarmToFoam #DrinkLocal #CraftMaltCertified #FromTheGroundUp taken in Massachusetts Building at The Big E by @valleymalt

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a year ago

Our medium-dark pumpkin coffee cake ale, served with a maple sugar and cinnamon rim for the ultimate fall vibe.

#CakeBeer #PumpkinBeer #ValleyMalt #GroundUpGrains #BigE2025 #FarmToFoam #DrinkLocal #FallBeer #CraftMaltCertified #FromTheGroundUp taken in Massachusetts Building at The Big E by @valleymalt

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a year ago

The perfect light beer for those of you who don’t like your beer too heavy, too hoppy, or too complicated.

#ValleyMalt #GroundUpGrains #FarmToFoam #CraftMalt #DrinkLocal #BigE2025 #NewEnglandBeer #StoneMilled #CraftBeerLovers #SupportLocalBreweries #FromTheGroundUp #MaltMatters #FarmToPint #LocalBeer taken in Massachusetts Building at The Big E by @valleymalt

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a year ago

Our best seller, brewed with Valley Malt and just the right balance of blueberry sweetness + honey smoothness, it’s crisp, refreshing, and dangerously easy to love.
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It’s our best-seller for a reason, one sip and you’ll get it.

#ValleyMalt #GroundUpGrains #FarmToFoam #CraftMalt #DrinkLocal #BigE2025 #NewEnglandBeer #StoneMilled #CraftBeerLovers #SupportLocalBreweries #FromTheGroundUp #MaltMatters #FarmToPint #LocalBeer taken in Massachusetts Building at The Big E by @valleymalt

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A fall favorite!! Offered with a maple cinnamon sugar rim 🍻

#ValleyMalt #GroundUpGrains #FarmToFoam #CraftMalt #DrinkLocal #BigE2025 #NewEnglandBeer #StoneMilled #CraftBeerLovers #SupportLocalBreweries #FromTheGroundUp #MaltMatters #FarmToPint #LocalBeer taken in Massachusetts Building at The Big E by @valleymalt

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