Everything you didn't know about Malts! This is the theme of Part 2 of our episode with Brent Manning, Co-Founder of Riverbend Malt House in Asheville, North Carolina.

We had so many questions about the impact malts have in the craft beer industry. It doesn't just stop there. They also work with distilleries (there is a Tennessee connection)

Riverbend Malt House came to be in 2011. Since that time, Brent has seen his focus change from the production phase to focusing on what the industry is doing next.

Speaking of changes. That's been a key theme for craft beer lately. Brent gives his opinion on where he thinks things are heading as it pertains to beer styles.

Riverbend Malt House wasn't immune to the damage caused in 2024 from Hurricane Helene. Its impact on Asheville and the surrounding areas is still felt to this day. Brent takes us back not long ago when his entire staff rallied around each other.

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Asheville, North Carolina, is a favorite destination for craft beer lovers. It is also the home of Riverbend Malt House. Co-Founder, Certified Cicerone Brent Manning joins us.

In this episode, Brent walked us through how once upon a time, the conversation started of working with local farmers. Taking their barley and creating custom flavors for breweries. Really a win for everyone!

Brent describes part of what they do as "laying out a buffet of options for breweries”. Custom malts and flavor profiles for beer styles and recipes.

Riverbend Malt House is always looking at what’s next as it pertains to beer trends and tackling the challenges faced in the ever-changing craft beer industry.

Brent talks about the farmers and breweries they work with in Asheville. Also, here in Nashville and around Tennessee.

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Amy Parks, VP of Business Development for Craftapped joins us. You will love her passion and enthusiasm for wanting to bring the craft beer community together.

Craftapped is a social craft beer beverage club that started in Minnesota. They have expanded to many other states, including Tennessee.

Amy talks all about the Craftapped app at places such as breweries, cideries, distilleries, and restaurants.

With so many establishments today joining the movement to expand their reach to consumers, Craftapped has become a willing partner.

In addition to that, Craftapped is also involved in raising money for numerous worthwhile charities across the country.

Cheers!