Blue Ox Malthouse Debuts Online Homebrew Shop

Launched in 2013 by homebrewer and community organizer-turned-maltster Joel Alex, Blue Ox Malthouse is Maine’s first malting operation and now the largest dedicated floor maltster outside of Europe.. Blue Ox Malthouse seeks to push the possibilities of craft beer and spirits, and support Maine agriculture by connecting these two groups through world class quality Maine-made malt. Reinvigorating a centuries-old floor malting tradition, Blue Ox is committed to growing the connection between brewers and farmers while striving to grow more sustainable food systems and serve as a model for sustainable and rural economic development. Learn more at blueoxmalthouse.com. 

LISBON FALLS, Maine– After launching the online Blue Ox Merch House earlier this year, Blue Ox Malthouse has expanded its ecommerce offerings to include malt for homebrewers. The new section of the shop went live on Black Friday with ten malt styles.


Homebrewers can now purchase five pound bags of Yankee Pilsner, Vyenna, Dark Munich, Caramel 60, Roasted Barley, Chit, Wheat, Chocolate Rye, Special Moxie, and Maplewood Smoked malts for delivery in Blue Ox Malthouse’s online shop. 
“Blue Ox Malthouse was founded on the principle of supporting farmers and our food system at large,” says Senior Account Manager Joe Rinaldo. “By offering our award winning products to a wider audience, we further that mission and hope to connect to more of our community beyond professional brewers and distillers.”

Homebrewers can order Blue Ox’s award–winning malt at blueoxmalthouse.com/merch-house. Professional brewers, distillers, and bakers interested in purchasing Blue Ox’s floor malted products can browse the Blue Ox portfolio at blueoxmalthouse.com or contact [email protected].

ABOUT BLUE OX MALTHOUSE 

Launched in 2013 by homebrewer and community organizer-turned-maltster Joel Alex, Blue Ox Malthouse is Maine’s first malting operation and now the largest dedicated floor maltster outside of Europe.. Blue Ox Malthouse seeks to push the possibilities of craft beer and spirits, and support Maine agriculture by connecting these two groups through world class quality Maine-made malt. Reinvigorating a centuries-old floor malting tradition, Blue Ox is committed to growing the connection between brewers and farmers while striving to grow more sustainable food systems and serve as a model for sustainable and rural economic development. Learn more at blueoxmalthouse.com. 

Blue Ox Malthouse is a malthouse in Lisbon Falls, Maine, founded in 2013 by Joel Alex to support Maine’s agricultural and craft beer industries. It is the largest traditional floor malting facility in the world outside of Europe and uses centuries-old methods to produce malted grains for beers, spirits, and baking. The company focuses on strengthening local supply chains, supporting sustainable farming, and connecting local farmers with brewers and distillers. 

Founded: In 2013 by Joel Alex, it was Maine’s first commercial malthouse, established to bridge the gap between local grain growers and craft brewers.

Method: The company specializes in traditional, labor-intensive floor malting, a technique also used in Scotland and Europe.


Mission: To support Maine’s agriculture and economy by creating high-quality, locally sourced malt, which in turn helps local family farms thrive and keeps money within the community.
Products: Blue Ox produces a variety of base and specialty malts from grains like barley, wheat, rye, and triticale, and has recently expanded to include roasted and smoked malts.


Impact: By providing a local market for regional grains, Blue Ox Malthouse helps build a more resilient regional grain economy and has become a key supplier for breweries across the Northeast, including notable ones like Maine Beer Company.

Expansion: The facility has undergone significant expansion, quadrupling its floor malting capacity and adding new equipment, to become the world’s largest traditional floor malthouse outside of Europe.