The Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain
Date: 25th-27th November 2025
Venue: Greene King, Bury st Edmunds / Soufflet Bairds Malt Ltd, Witham
Cost:
£450 + VAT for MAGB members,
£600 + VAT for non-MAGB members
Fees do not include hotel, but covers the course meals.
Registration: Members book by 31st October 2025 via the training registration form here
after which it will be open to non-members if places are still available
This event will cover all aspects of the malting industry from barley breeding to insights of the distilling and brewing process hosted by experienced industry personnel.
Ideal attendees would be new entrants to the industry, anyone who may have an interest in taking a malting exam or currently involved in the process plus individuals who want to increase their knowledge of the malting industry.
Day 1 – 25th November
1230hrs: Arrive & Register
Location: Greene King Social Club, Cullum Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3PB. Entry via Cullum Road, free car parking next to the Social Club
1245hrs: Lunch
Session 1 : Chair-Dr Julian South, Executive Director MAGB
1330hrs: MAGB Introduction/Malting Industry Overview
1400hrs: Barley procurement, Farmers choices with consideration of sustainable farming practices; Current varieties
1500hrs: Refreshment Break
1515hrs: Barley Intake/Storage: Sampling, Analysis, drying and storage
1615hrs: The Malting Footprint, World and UK
1715hrs: Beer tasting session, insight into recipes and malt types used – Greene King Team
Day 2 -26th November
Session 2 : Chair-William Durrant, Soufflet Bairds Malt Ltd
0900hrs: Steeping and Germination
1000hrs: Refreshment Break
1015hrs: Steeping and Germination
1115hrs: Kilning, Design and Impact on Malt Quality
1215hrs: Malt Processing Q&A session
1230hrs: Lunch
Session 3 : Chair-George Irving, Training and Development Consultant, MAGB
1330hrs: Buhlers view of the malting world, what innovation is on the horizon
1445hrs: Refreshments Break
1500hrs: Malt Costs – Key measures and Controls
1600hrs: Malt Quality and Analysis – Impact on the Brewing & Distilling process
1700hrs: Questions over a pint – Greene King Tap Room
Evening: Dinner and drinks – One Bull, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1UZ
Day 3 -27th November
Session 4 : Chair-Dr Julian South, Executive Director MAGB
Location: Soufflet Bairds Malt Ltd, Station Maltings, Witham, Essex CM8 2DU
0945hrs: Witham Maltings Tour including Coloured malts
1115hrs: Coloured Malt production and uses
1215hrs: Closing Comments
1230hrs: Lunch & Depart