Country Malt Group (CMG), a Vancouver, Washington-based supplier to the North American craft beverage industry, announced today that it will become the exclusive U.S. distributor of Montana Craft Malt (MCM). Under the partnership, CMG will carry MCM’s full product line in its warehouses across the country, making the Montana-grown and malted products more accessible to brewers and distillers nationwide.
MCM is a family-owned craft maltster based in Butte, Montana, in one of North America’s premier barley-growing regions. It works closely with local farmers to produce distinctive malts. CMG, which is part of Soufflet Malt, the world’s largest malting company, says the addition supports its emphasis on domestic malt options and local agriculture “from grain to glass.”
Montana Craft Malt products are available now. Customers can contact their local CMG sales representative or visit countrymalt.com for availability and details.
PRESS RELEASE
Country Malt Group to Become Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Montana Craft Malt
Partnership expands access to Montana-grown craft malt while strengthening Country Malt Group’s commitment to domestic malt and local agriculture.
Vancouver, WA — October 15, 2026 — Country Malt Group (CMG), a leading supplier to the North American craft beverage industry, is excited to announce a new partnership with Montana Craft Malt (MCM), becoming the exclusive U.S. distributor of Montana Craft Malt products.
Part of Soufflet Malt, the world’s largest malting company, CMG is more than just malt, bringing together an extensive distribution network and a broad portfolio of essential ingredients for craft brewers and distillers. Through the partnership, CMG will offer Montana Craft Malt’s full portfolio across its U.S. warehouses, making the Montana-grown and malted products more accessible to craft producers across the country.
Based in Butte, Montana, MCM is rooted in one of North America’s premier barley-growing regions. Its close connection to local agriculture and focus on quality, consistency and reliability make them a natural fit within CMG’s growing portfolio of domestic and global malt brands.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Montana Craft Malt to the Country Malt Group family,” said Dana Lukens, VP of CMG. “As part of Soufflet Malt, we have the global strength and resources of the world’s largest malting company behind us, but we remain deeply invested in the local communities and agricultural regions that make our industry possible. Montana Craft Malt shares that commitment, from supporting local growers to producing high-quality malt that brewers and distillers can depend on.”
The partnership reflects CMG’s continued emphasis on providing customers with strong domestic malt options while supporting local agriculture from grain to glass. Montana Craft Malt will complement CMG’s extensive selection of malt brands, giving customers even more choice in finding products and suppliers that align with their brewing or distilling style, production needs and values.
“Montana Craft Malt was built on a simple idea: make exceptional malt close to where the barley is grown and build real relationships with the people who grow it and the people who use it,” said Jen O’Brien, Co-Founder of Montana Craft Malt. “As we look to the future, Country Malt Group gives us the opportunity to bring that story to more brewers and distillers across the country while staying true to our roots.”
Montana Craft Malt products are now available through Country Malt Group warehouses across the United States. Customers can contact their local CMG sales representative or visit countrymalt.com for product availability and additional information.
About Montana Craft Malt
Montana Craft Malt is a family-owned craft maltster based in Butte, Montana, founded on a simple idea: produce exceptional malt close to where the barley is grown. With deep roots in Montana agriculture, the company works closely with local farmers to create high-quality, distinctive malts for craft brewers and distillers. Built on a commitment to quality, community, and meaningful relationships, Montana Craft Malt connects the people who grow the barley with those who turn it into exceptional beer and spirits. For more information: montanacraftmalt.com.
About Country Malt Group
Country Malt Group is proud to be part of the Soufflet Malt family, the world’s largest malting company. Supplying essential ingredients from malt and hops to yeast and sanitation, Country Malt Group is more than just malt. We combine decades-long supplier relationships, global resources and deep industry expertise with local teams who understand their markets. We use that strength to secure reliable supply, advocate for our customers and deliver solutions beyond ingredients, helping craft beverage businesses and the communities around them thrive. For more information: countrymalt.com.
About Soufflet Malt
Soufflet Malt is the world’s leading maltster, with 35 malting plants across 20 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and America. Employing more than 2,300 employees, Soufflet Malt has a production capacity of 3.6 million tons of malt annually to meet the demands of its customers: large, global breweries and artisan craft brewers, distillers and other food and beverage manufacturers around the world. Building on its local farming roots and global reach, including distribution through Country Malt Group in North America and Cryer Malt in Asia, Soufflet Malt acts as a trusted supplier of quality malt, serving customers through brands such as Canada Malting, Great Western Malting, Durst Malz, Bairds Malt, Castle Malting, Tchecomalt and Barrett Burston. With a commitment to pioneer sustainable malt solutions, Soufflet Malt remains steadily focused on innovation across its entire value chain. Our vision: Unleash the power of malt. For more information: souffletmalt.com
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