We support Ohio agriculture by working with farmers who grow high-quality malting barley to provide us with the raw material for our locally made malt. We’re trying to bring back an industry that long ago left our area. Let’s help each other grow.
Our History
Driven by Passion
A local craft malt house and distiller, West Branch Malts was formed by combining our passion for building the local economy with our love of craft beer and spirits. We’ve called Brunswick, Ohio home for three generations. Growing up near the West Branch of the Rocky River and Cleveland Metroparks, we learned to appreciate the outdoors and respect nature. This connection to the land led to the use of regionally grown grain to produce truly local malt for the craft brewing and distilling industries.
Our Promise
Consistent Quality Malts
It is our responsibility to deliver malts that provide excellent brewhouse performance. All our barley malts are produced using a 2-row variety, KWS Scala – a top performer in Ohio State, Penn State and Cornell University field trials. Produced in small batches, using a drum malting technique, our malts are highly aromatic and will offer distinct character and flavor to your next brew.
Our Local Pride
Community Commitment
You might say using locally sourced ingredients is in our DNA. We have a family member who, along with his business partner, has built a great reputation for Riverbend Malt House in their region – West Branch Malts is working hard to do the same in our region. We are proud to support Ohio farmers and offer brewers and distillers the opportunity to provide an all-Ohio field to glass product.
We are committed to the success of the hard-working people of Ohio. There is no limit to what the craft community can achieve when we work together.
Keeping It Local
Throughout the years, our family companies have supported many local charities who focus on addressing the most basic needs of the Northeast Ohio Community, including food, clothing, shelter and medical needs. Any NONPROFIT supported does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
