QUALITY MALT FROM THE RICHNESS OF CANADA’S DIVERSE PRAIRIES

About Canada Malting

Canada | Founded in 1902

Canada Malting Co. crafts malt that captures the essence of Canada’s vast, fertile prairies and leverages its unique growing conditions, including glacial soils, cool climate, and long summer days. Sourcing from the most diverse barley selection in the world, we use iconic Canadian varieties such as Synergy, Fraiser, and Connect.

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With our own network of country elevators and malthouses, we have unparalleled access to Canada’s unique quality barley with high protein, good enzymatic packages and excellent extract potential.

Canada is recognized as one of the world’s premier barley-growing regions, known for the quality of its grain. Canada Malting Co. combines generations of expertise with the natural advantages of the Canadian prairies to deliver malt that embodies Canada’s terroir, and empowers brewers and distillers around the world to create truly unique beverages

Our
Story

1832

Morton's Brewing and Malting in Kingston, Ontario opens. 1844, Morton's is the largest brewery in North America

1902

Clarke and Matthews consolidate their operations and incorporate under the name Canada Malting Co. Limited

1904

Construction begins on the Lachine Canal. Upon completion in 1906, it’s the largest modern malthouse in North America

1913

Commissioned during an agricultural boom, the Calgary malthouse becomes one of the city’s first employers

1947

Malt demand soars after Prohibition ends. In 1957, two malthouses are added to the Thunder Bay facility.

1970

With the completion of a new malthouse in the Old Port of Montreal, Canada Malting becomes the largest global malt producer.

1992

Calgary builds “E-House," a vertical tower maltings, in respond to heavy demand for Canadian Pils malt by Japanese brewers.

2002

Canada Malting purchases 10 country elevators to ensure access to the best Canadian malting barley by handling only quality grain and giving farmers better access to the market.

2019

To answer decades of craft brewery and distillery growth, a new bagging line is built in Calgary, and Canada Malting reinvigorates its brand.

2023

As part of the United Malt Group, Canada Malting becomes part of Soufflet Malt, to form the world’s number one maltster.

Our malts

Canadian-grown malt for brewing, distilling and ingredient innovation

Canada Malting Co. offers a comprehensive range of malted barley, specialty malts and flaked grains designed to meet the needs of brewers, distillers and food manufacturers.

Our malts are known for their strong enzymatic packages, high extract potential and consistent performance, making them well-suited for a wide range of applications across beer styles and spirits. The diversity of Canadian barley varieties allows for flexibility in formulation, supporting both traditional styles and modern product development.

In addition to core malt offerings, Canada Malting Co. produces a range of unmalted adjuncts, including flaked oats, rye, wheat and barley, which are used by brewers and distillers to enhance haze, body and flavour.

With the recent investment in a dedicated adjunct processing and packaging facility, Canada Malting Co. now brings this capability in-house. This allows for greater control over product quality, improved food-grade production standards and increased cost efficiency. The facility also enables more flexibility in production, allowing recipes and processing conditions to be tailored to meet specific customer needs.

base malts

2-Row
6-Row
Pilsen
Pale
Regional

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Our certifications

To support consistency and stay aligned with industry standards, Canada Malting Co. participates in established programs and organizations, including:

Malt Analysis Proficiency Testing Scheme (MAPS)
American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC)

Operations are supported by advanced malting technology and rigorous quality control protocols, including daily testing of grain and malt to verify performance, flavor, and functionality.

Food safety and compliance standards include:

HACCP-certified food safety systems
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documentation for malt handling
Kosher-certified production at select facilities

These practices ensure that Canada Malting Co. products meet the expectations of brewers, distillers and food manufacturers across global markets.

How to buy

Canada Malting Co. products are available through multiple supply channels to meet a range of customer needs:

Bagged Malt: Sold through Country Malt Group in North America, with international customers and distributors served directly by Canada Malting Co., providing convenient access, local inventory and customer support
Bulk Malt: Supplied directly to breweries, distilleries and food manufacturers worldwide

With an established network of malthouses, elevators, and logistics capabilities, Canada Malting Co. ensures reliable access to Canadian-grown malt at scale.

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