Building resilience from grain to glass.

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About us

Great Lakes Malting Company is an independently-owned malt house located in Traverse City, Michigan. Since 2016, we have been proudly producing and supplying an assortment of malted grains to the brewing and distilling industries across the Midwest. Our mission is to supply the highest quality malt while providing unparalleled service and an unwavering commitment to supporting local agriculture.

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Our Mission

Currently, we estimate that more than 95% of malt that is used by Michigan craft beer and spirit producers is sourced from outside of the state or even the country. We’re here to address this missed opportunity for our agricultural industry. Barley and other small grains provide for an optimal crop rotation for our farmers to engage in sustainable land-use practices. By sourcing grains that are grown and processed locally, we can better support our farms and allow our beer and spirits to be made more sustainably, while truly embodying the concept of “craft.”

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Sustainability

Sustainability and capturing the true flavor and spirit of the Great Lakes State is at the heart of what we do. We are driven to cultivate authentic connections between Michigan Brewers and Distillers with Michigan Farmers. 

By sourcing grain and producing malt locally, we are shortening the supply chain and reducing the carbon footprint for transporting these ingredients. This ensures our malts are fresh and more flavorful, from farm to glass.

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The further malt has to travel, the less fresh and flavorful it is. 

Our malts travel less than 250 miles.

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MALT FROM OTHER SOURCES

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OUR FARMS

Proud member of

  • Illustration of the state of Michigan with a beer mug, featuring the text "Michigan The Great Beer State".

    Michigan Brewers Guild

  • Logo of the Craft Maltsters Guild featuring a shield with two stylized towers and a barley icon at the top, with the words 'Craft Maltsters Guild' below.

    Craft Maltsters Guild

  • Logo of Michigan Craft Distillers Association featuring an outline of the state of Michigan and a copper distillation apparatus.

    Michigan Craft Distillers Association

  • Logo of Brewer's Association with large letters B and A, and a stylized beer glass between the letters.

    Brewers Association

  • Logo of Master Brewers Association of the Americas, established in 1887, featuring a beer barrel and wheat graphic.

    Master Brewers Association of Americas

  • Logo of the American Malting Barley Association featuring two stylized barley stalks and the organization’s name in green text.

    American Malting Barley Association

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Our malts

We offer an assortment of grains for your brewing and distilling needs. From our base malts to our speciality malts, our fresh and flavorful, local grains can blend perfectly into your next recipe.