Formed in 2013 by eight craft malthouses, the Craft Maltsters Guild emphasizes quality and craftsmanship as a requirement for success. We believe that maltsters have the ability to influence positive changes and improvements in the malting industry through knowledge and communication. The Guild's mission is to promote and sustain the tradition of craft malting in North America, provide services and resources to the Associations members, and uphold the highest quality and safety standards for Craft Maltsters. We define Craft Malt as follows: 1. Small: A Member Malthouse produces between 5 metric tons (5.5 US tons) to 10,000 metric tons (11,000 US tons) per year. 2. Local: Over 50% of grains are grown within a 500-mile radius of the Member Malthouse. 3. Independent: Each Member Malthouse must be independently owned by a 76% majority of ownership.