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Our climate is changing rapidly and 2018/9 Global Malting Barley Harvests have been impacted dramatically.  

Fortunately, the UK experienced a relatively good harvest in 2018 certainly in comparison to most of the EU. Here is a link to our supply partners at Crisp Malt 2019 New Season Technical Guide.  Here is a link to 
CRISP MALTING GROUP LTD – HARVEST 2018 UPDATE BY BOB KING

We have just received Doug at Gladfield Malt NZ 2018/9 Harvest Report and by all accounts it was another successful harvest "across the ditch" as well.

On with the BeerCo Brewing News...

Malt of the Month - Crisp Wheat Malt - Hop of the Month - Chinook - Yeast of the Month - GB122 Berliner Blend GigaYeast - Adjunct of the Month - Crisp Flaked Torrefied Barley - Equipment of the Month - Hanna - Halo Wireless Beer pH meter - but wait! there's more...a NEW! Recipe of the Month - Helmut | Berliner and let's not forget another great How to Brew like a Pro! The Perfect Malt Crush from our great mate Andrew at Stass Brewing and phew...that will do it for now...go and brew and/or distil happy!

This Oct 18 monthly is another bumper issue - Malt of the Month - Crisp Europils Malt - Adjunct of the Month - Dextrose - Hop of the Month - Hallertau Blanc - Yeast of the Month - GY005 Golden Gate Lager Gigayeast - Equipment of the Month - Malt Mechanics 30L Conical Fermenter - BeerCo Recipe Kit of the Month - Californication | EuroCal Lager and that will do for now...oh no it won't!

Andrew @StassBrewing brings us his second installment of his excellent "How to Brew like a Pro!" BrewTube videos on Malt where he does a very interesting deep dive using the Briess Hot Steep method of comparison into Base Ale Malt using Gladfield Ale and Crisp Maris Otter Malt and Gladfield American Ale and Crisp Best Ale Malt.

We SlideShare a talk last week to Inner Sydney Brewers on Why? Crisp Malt  - 3 different SMaSH Beers (recipes included in the SlideShare) and Fast Souring Techniques with Dr Jim at GigaYeast.  Read on for the SlideShare from a fun engaging and entertaining night with Inner Sydney Brewers in Syncity!

Last but not least, please do not forget to put these upcoming meetup dates into your brewing calendar

1. BeerCo Bottle Share meetup - Wed 24 Oct - 4-7 PM at BeerCo HQ find us here: https://goo.gl/maps/FNUkM6T2v9v a short 10 mins from MELbrewin' Airport. Drop in and say g'day on your way to anhc
2. anhc 6 - 26-8 Oct 2018 in MELbrewin' - have you got your Tickets and accomodation sorted?

This Aug 18 monthly is another bumper issue - Malt of the Month - Wheat Malt - Adjunct of the Month - Rice Hulls - Hop of the Month - Saaz - Yeast of the Month - GY027 Saison #2 GigaYeast - Equipment of the Month - The Brew Pad Heat Panel - BeerCo Recipe of the Month - Blue Sky Grisette and that will do for now...oh no it won't!

PS Pop more dates in your brewing calendar

1. Father's Day at Fury & Son Brewing Co - Beer Brunch - Sun 2 Sep
2. BeerCo Bottle Share meetup - Wed 24 Oct - 4-7 PM - Save the Date! More details coming soon...stay tuned in
3. anhc 6 - 26-8 Oct 2018 in MELbrewin' - have you got your tickets?

BeerCo Pty Ltd is proud to announce their Distribution Partnership with Crisp, with immediate availability of Crisp malts to Australian Craft Brewers and Distillers from their Keilor East, warehouse in Victoria.

Crisp strongly believe in offering award winning customer service and building long-term relationships with brewers and distillers all over the world. The agreement with BeerCo and Crisp will not only improve the supply chain for delivering the finest British malts into Australia, but will also provide a platform for Crisp to offer the same level of exceptional service, which has made them so successful around the world, through BeerCo.

Crisp malts are available for immediate order and delivery to Australian Craft Brewers and Distillers. From 1 October 2018, Crisp will be available to all BeerCo Pty Ltd homebrew retail partners and direct to homebrewer orders online at www.beerco.com.au