Joe White Maltings, Australia’s largest malt producer, is celebrating 100 years of specialty malt production. The milestone reflects a century of innovation, quality and collaboration, supporting generations of brewers on both sides of the Tasman with premium Australian malt.
The introduction of specialty malt roasting in 1926 laid the foundations for Australian-made crystal and roasted malts produced from locally grown barley. What began with the installation of the company’s first malt roaster has grown into one of Australia’s most respected malting operations, renowned for producing consistent, high-quality malts for breweries across the Asia Pacific region.
As beer markets throughout the Asia Pacific continue to evolve, consumer demand for premium and flavour-forward beers has created new opportunities for malt innovation. Joe White Maltings has spent decades working alongside brewers across the region to develop malt solutions that meet local brewing requirements, from premium lagers to contemporary craft beer styles.
At the heart of this capability is the company’s dedicated specialty malt facility in Ballarat, Victoria. Equipped with flexible small-batch production and advanced roasting technology, the facility produces an extensive range of crystal and roasted malts tailored to the needs of professional brewers. Its ability to combine specialised malt production with the scale and reliability of one of Australia’s largest maltsters has made Joe White Maltings a trusted supply partner throughout New Zealand via long term distributor Bintani and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Backed by Bintani’s local warehousing, responsive customer support and dependable supply, brewers benefit from consistently high service levels alongside reliable access to premium Australian malt.
The continued growth of premium and craft brewing has further strengthened the company’s commitment to innovation and collaboration. By combining generations of malting expertise with some of the world’s finest Australian malting barley, Joe White Maltings continues to work closely with brewers to develop malts that inspire exceptional beer.
As Joe White Maltings looks towards its next century, its focus remains unchanged: delivering premium Australian malt with the consistency, technical expertise and reliability that have earned the trust of brewers for generations. Proud of its heritage and committed to the future, Joe White Maltings will continue supporting New Zealand’s brewing industry with world-class pilsner, specialty and roasting malts for many years to come.
Joe White Maltings is distributed exclusively across New Zealand by Bintani with warehouses in both the North Island and South Island.