A golden barley field at sunrise. Durst Malz part of Soufflet Malt's Heritage Collection

THE TASTE OF GERMAN EXCELLENCE

About Durst Malz

Germany | Founded in 1824

Durst Malz, born over 200 years ago from a brewery and malthouse, and nurtured by five generations of family stewardship, stands as a testament to German precision and brewing mastery. 

Durst Malz’s premium malt is crafted from the finest barley varieties, carefully selected predominantly from the fertile soils of Southern and Western Germany and endorsed by the Berliner Programm. 

Our
story

1824

Durst Malz was founded as a country brewery and malthouse in Heidelsheim near Bruchsal and converted into a commercial malthouse after approximately 60 years. After the Second World War, the former owners, Karl Fritz and Reiner Hiby-Durst, consistently expanded the family business.

1985

The Rheinische Malzfabriken Union in Gernsheim, Rhein, was acquired and the two companies merged in 1992.

2000

The Westdeutsche Mälzerei GmbH in Castrop-Rauxel also became part of the company.

2002

Durst Malz is acquired by Soufflet Group.

2021-2023

InVivo Group acquires Malteries Soufflet which later merges with United Malt Group and Soufflet Malt is established.

Discover our range of malts

Malted with the ancestral technique of slow malting, these base malts are renowned for authentic German-style Weissbier and Pilsner, complemented by an offering of nuanced specialty malts to fully unleash your creativity.

Base malts

Base malts

  • Pilsener Malt
  • Turbo Pilsener Malt
  • Pale Ale Malt
  • Vienna Malt
  • Munich Malt 20 EBC
  • Munich Malt 40 EBC
  • Wheat Malt
  • Wheat Malt Dark
  • Melanoidin Malt

How to buy

Durst Malz supports customers across multiple regions and production scales. Supply options include bagged and palletised malt and bulk deliveries which are supported by flexible logistics solutions.

Contact Durst Malz

your sales
contact

Ana Ibanez

aibanez@souffletmalt.com

+49 (0) 7251 506 212