From barley field
to brewing kettle
Harvested from barley belts across the length and breadth of the country, Joe White Maltings selects the finest sun-drenched Australian grains, before passing the plump kernels into the hands of our expert maltsters. Using their multi-generational knowledge in the science of malt, they utilise the state-of-the-art Joe White Maltings infrastructure and the dedicated Specialty Malt plant to carefully craft Base, Specialty, and Signature malts.
The outcome for Joe White customers is consistent malts for the most reliable brewhouse performance, enabling the creation of truly outstanding brews. The Joe White team is committed to sharing their expertise, resources, and innovations with brewers and distillers both on home soil and abroad.
Crafted For
excellence
Locally grown, and malted in Australia
Ideally positioned malting plants
Over 160 years of history & Experience
Have the right product offering focused on quality
Our Proud
history
Our story began in 1858, during Victoria’s gold rush. Previously quiet regional centers saw a sudden influx of miners; towns such as Ballarat were awash with men with a thirst for good fortune, and for good ale. However, brewers struggled with inconsistent malt supplies from distant shores. Determined to provide a superior local alternative, Alexander White, who was a trained maltster, joined forces with Henry Cane.
At just 23, Joe White followed his father’s footsteps and took over the reins of the business. He thrived as a leader, and two years later, a new malthouse stood proudly on Gregory Street in Ballarat, laying the foundation for a legacy of excellence.
The company’s first roaster was installed in Collingwood and the Joe White Maltsters have not looked back since, remaining at the forefront of manufacturing high-quality specialty malts.
A new, state of the art Barth roaster was installed in Ballarat, the spiritual home of Joe White Maltings, making it the Specialty Malting Plant.
The second Barth roaster was installed, making Ballarat the largest specialty malt plant in the Southern Hemisphere.
Joe White Maltings operate malting plants in all major barley growing regions in Australia, serving modern brewers and distillers as they craft the next generation of great beers and spirits.
Our Proud
history
Our story began in 1858, during Victoria’s gold rush. Previously quiet regional centers saw a sudden influx of miners; towns such as Ballarat were awash with men with a thirst for good fortune, and for good ale. However, brewers struggled with inconsistent malt supplies from distant shores. Determined to provide a superior local alternative, Alexander White, who was a trained maltster, joined forces with Henry Cane.
At just 23, Joe White followed his father’s footsteps and took over the reins of the business. He thrived as a leader, and two years later, a new malthouse stood proudly on Gregory Street in Ballarat, laying the foundation for a legacy of excellence.
The company’s first roaster was installed in Collingwood and the Joe White Maltsters have not looked back since, remaining at the forefront of manufacturing high-quality specialty malts.
A new, state of the art Barth roaster was installed in Ballarat, the spiritual home of Joe White Maltings, making it the Specialty Malting Plant.
The second Barth roaster was installed, making Ballarat the largest specialty malt plant in the Southern Hemisphere.
Joe White Maltings operate malting plants in all major barley growing regions in Australia, serving modern brewers and distillers as they craft the next generation of great beers and spirits.
determined to
make a difference
Since 2019, Joe White Maltings is part of the Boortmalt group. Being part of a global industry-leading malting group guarantees us access to the best barley, over a 100 years of tradition & know-how and to a global network of innovation centers and craft maltsters on the vanguard of the malting industry.
