Epiphany Craft Malt

Founded by a brewer & maltster, Epiphany Craft Malt works directly with farmers to select regional grains grown especially for their qualities in germination, and malts them to exact specifications in a state-of-the-art 10-ton germination-kiln-box. The result is a science-focused operation that gives both maltster and brewer precision control over the end result—much like having your own malt house. We are committed to establishing a resilient, sustainable and quality supply of domestically grown malt that is farmed, malted and brewed for exceptional flavor and character. Great beer is made from excellent malt. And excellent malt originates from pristine grain. That’s why we collaborate with our farmers, our local universities, small grain scientists and farm extension agents to select grain varieties, to help guide responsible cultivation practices, as well as proper harvesting, cleaning and storage. At Epiphany, we use grain sourced only from seed growers and specialty small grain farmers—not large-scale grain elevators. Local does not always mean better. While the majority of our grain is sourced from regions in North Carolina and Virginia, we also buy exceptional grains from across the country. That’s how we have established a resilient, sustainable and biodiverse supply of quality grains that are uniquely suited to the needs of our maltsters, and to the vision of our brewing and distilling partners. We don’t do floor malting. Instead, we use a 40-ft Germination-Kiln-Box, essentially a smaller version of what you might see in a large commercial operation. This is what makes homogenous germinations and even kilning possible. Further, this allows us to control moisture, temperature and time to exact specifications for each batch. Consequently, we get flavor-forward and distinct malts that allow our customers to stand apart with their creations, while getting a modern, functional and well modified malt.