Bear Branch Malt

Bear Branch Malt We produce high quality and consistent craft malt using precision pneumatic malting and premium local grains.

Bear Branch Malt transforms locally grown barley, wheat, and rye into high quality craft malt to allow breweries and distilleries to create products rooted in local agriculture. Bear Branch Malt is an integral part of our 4th generation family farm, Garrettdale Farm, located in the rolling hills of Carroll County Maryland. In addition to malting we raise cattle, sheep, grow small grains, and hops

with a focus on regenerative agriculture. We partner with local growers and are able to source all of our raw grains from within a 20 mile radius. We offer a variety of base malts and specialties including Vienna, Munich, Golden Honey, Double Honey, Caramel Rye, and more.

04/10/2026

Cover crops in action. Our malting barley is planted in the fall, protecting our fields through winter. Now in spring, it's thriving in mid-growth stage. But it's doing so much more than just growing a crop. While it develops, it prevents erosion, holds topsoil in place, and builds organic matter. It keeps nutrients from leaching away and gives life back to our soil biology. When we harvest, we'll leave the straw in the field as soil armor—it protects and feeds the soil rather than removing critical biomass. That's regenerative agriculture—using every season, every plant to strengthen the land itself. By then, our fields will be healthier and our soil will be richer for it.

Join us at Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. for a deep dive into local craft malt!
11/13/2025

Join us at Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. for a deep dive into local craft malt!

🎉🍻 This Tuesday 9/30! 🍻🎉Join us at Max’s Taphouse for the Bear Branch Malt Tap Takeover, a one-of-a-kind celebration of ...
09/26/2025

🎉🍻 This Tuesday 9/30! 🍻🎉
Join us at Max’s Taphouse for the Bear Branch Malt Tap Takeover, a one-of-a-kind celebration of 100% Maryland-grown malt! 🌾🍺

We’re thrilled to showcase 16 incredible breweries pouring beers brewed with Bear Branch malt. For the full list swipe left.

📍 Where: Max’s Taphouse, Fells Point, Baltimore
📅 When: 9/30 at 5:00pm

Come taste the flavors of Maryland’s grain from girls to glass 🌾➡️🍺
Let’s raise a glass to Maryland grain and the breweries that bring it to life! 💚

Big Week at Streetcar 82 next week 🍻We’ve got three huge events you don’t want to miss:📅 Tuesday, Sept 30 – Craft Malt M...
09/25/2025

Big Week at Streetcar 82 next week 🍻
We’ve got three huge events you don’t want to miss:
📅 Tuesday, Sept 30 – Craft Malt Month @ Max’s Taphouse
🍺 Bear Branch Malt Tap Takeover | 100% Maryland-grown grains | featuring All Flow, No Deke IPA
📅 Thursday, Oct 2 – Oktoberfest
🍔 The Burger Shop • 🥨 Ravenhook Bakehouse pretzels • 🎶 Jon Watkins live • 🍺 Stein holding contest • Festbier & Hefeweizen
📅 Saturday, Oct 4 – Hockey Jersey Night
🏒 Rock your favorite jersey • 🍔 The Burger Shop poutine • 🎶 Twang Gretzky live 6pm • Proceeds benefit Bowie Hockey Club girls teams

Bear Branch Malt is making headlines by connecting Maryland farms with your favorite Maryland beers.
09/24/2025

Bear Branch Malt is making headlines by connecting Maryland farms with your favorite Maryland beers.

From grain to glass, Maryland brewers are using malt made in Westminster to keep ingredients local. Bear Branch Malt supplies more than 50 breweries and distilleries with Maryland-grown flavor.

🍂 Craft Malt Month + First Day of Fall! 🍻We’re celebrating Maryland agriculture in a big way with a Bear Branch Malt Tap...
09/22/2025

🍂 Craft Malt Month + First Day of Fall! 🍻
We’re celebrating Maryland agriculture in a big way with a Bear Branch Malt Tap Takeover at Max’s Taphouse! Join us Tuesday, September 30th, 5–8 PM for an incredible lineup of beers brewed with our 100% Maryland-grown & malted grains.

A huge thank you to the Maryland Brewers Association for sponsoring this event and supporting local farms, maltsters, and breweries across the state.

Come raise a glass to fall flavors, fresh harvests, and Maryland-grown beer! 🌾🍺

📍 Max’s Taphouse, Baltimore
📅 Tuesday, Sept 30 • 5–8 PM

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Westminster, MD
21157

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