Prairie Malt
Prairie Malt is a 50+ year Canadian maltster producing 13 North American malts and distributing 40+ imported specialty malts to craft breweries and distillers across the United States and Canada, leveraging Boortmalt group integration and a 7-warehouse US logistics network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersBiggar, Canada
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Prairie Malt does
Prairie Malt is a Canadian malting company headquartered in Biggar, Saskatchewan, that produces and supplies malted grains and brewing adjuncts primarily to craft breweries and, secondarily, to distillers across North America. The company operates a single production facility in Biggar using CMBTC-approved barley varieties (CDC Copeland, AAC Synergy, AAC Connect, CDC Fraser) drawn from the surrounding Saskatchewan growing region, and produces 13 differentiated North American malts spanning base, premium, and specialty categories. Through its 2019 integration into the Boortmalt group — a global operator with 27 malting plants across 16 countries — Prairie Malt also distributes 40+ imported specialty malts from sister brands in Germany, the UK, Belgium, Croatia, Ireland, Australia, France, and Argentina.
The company's revenue model is product-based, selling 55-pound branded bags, bulk truck shipments, and brewing adjuncts to its brewery and distillery customers under quote-based, transaction pricing. Go-to-market is direct sales-led, supported by sample-request and new-account workflows on the company website, customer testimonials, and a US-based sales office in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Distribution is carried out through Prairie Malt's own network of 7 US warehouses and 10 cross-continental transloads for bulk truck shipments, supplemented by local distributor partnerships in selected metropolitan markets.
Prairie Malt has been operating for over 50 years, reports a 9.5/10 customer service rating across 60 respondents, and cites multi-decade supply relationships with craft breweries including Great Lakes Brewing Company, Lost Tavern Brewing, Pale Fire Brewing, Buoy Beer, Gravely Brewing, Iron Horse Brewery, and Olde Hickory Brewing. Its value proposition centers on product consistency, breadth of malt portfolio (domestic plus imported), and reliable North American logistics — supported by the 2025 rollout of new E-Z Open branded packaging and the recent introduction of its premium Prairie Select base malt.
Prairie Malt firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Prairie Malt
- Legal name
- Prairie Malt
- Website
- https://prairiemalt.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Prairie Malt is a 50+ year Canadian maltster producing 13 North American malts and distributing 40+ imported specialty malts to craft breweries and distillers across the United States and Canada, leveraging Boortmalt group integration and a 7-warehouse US logistics network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Prairie Malt industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Malt Production
- NAICS
- Malt Manufacturing (311213)
- SIC
- Grain Mill Products (2040)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Starches & Grain Derivatives Manufacturing (cornstarch, maltodextrin, glucose solids) (AFAKABAG)
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Where Prairie Malt is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Biggar
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Prairie Malt business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Malt Product Sales: Prairie Malt generates revenue through the sale of malted grains, including base malts, specialty malts, and adjuncts to craft breweries and distillers across North America. Products are sold in 55-pound bags with bulk truck options available.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Custom pricing based on volume and product selection |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Prairie Malt product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Prairie Malt produces and supplies a portfolio of base malts, specialty malts, and brewing adjuncts to craft breweries and distilleries across North America. The company produces 13 unique malts at its Biggar, Saskatchewan facility using CMBTC-approved Canadian barley varieties, and distributes 40+ imported specialty malts sourced from its parent Boortmalt's sister-brand network across 9 countries. Products are shipped in 55-pound bags or in bulk truck quantities through a network of 7 US warehouses and 10 transloads.
Product overview
Prairie Malt is a malting company that produces a portfolio of 13 unique North American malts at its facility in Biggar, Saskatchewan, complemented by an extensive catalog of 40+ imported malts from 9 countries through its parent company Boortmalt. The core products are base malts (Two-Row Pale, Prairie Pils, Prairie Select, Loxless Malt, Special Pale) and specialty malts (White Wheat, Caramel 20/30/40/60/80, Munich 10, Distillers Malt). The company also distributes imported specialty malts from sister brands including Salzgitter (Germany), Pauls Malt (UK), Belgomalt (Belgium), Badass Barley Malt (Croatia/Hungary), Minch Malt (Ireland), Joe White Maltings (Australia), Les Maltiers (France), and Uma Malta (Argentina). Products are complemented by brewing adjuncts including sugars, honey, oat/barley/corn/wheat flakes, rice products, and filter aids.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Two-Row Pale A foundational base malt produced in Biggar, Saskatchewan, using CMBTC-approved barley varieties like CDC Copeland, AAC Synergy, AAC Connect, and CDC Fraser. Provides consistent kernel size optimal for brewing.
- Prairie Pils A pilsner-style base malt produced at Prairie Malt's facility in Biggar, Saskatchewan, designed for lagers and pilsner recipes.
- Prairie Select The company's most premium base malt, a low color, low protein powerhouse that excels especially in pilsner and light lager recipes. Features DP120° Lintner and Extract FG80% Min.
- White Wheat Balanced and approachable wheat malt with delicate notes of fresh dough and subtle honey. Provides head retention in a wide variety of beer styles.
- Caramel 20 Delivering a dynamic gold color with gentle caramel sweetness. Offers notes of golden syrup, dried fruit and nougat. Used for subtle depth and a kiss of color.
- Caramel 30 Adds red-gold color to ales and lagers with touch more sweetness than Caramel 20. Provides warm and layered maltiness with notes of toast, caramel and toffee.
- Caramel 40 Specialty caramel malt with moderate color contribution and sweet caramel flavors.
- Caramel 60 Higher color caramel malt with rich sweetness and deep caramel character.
- Caramel 80 Dark caramel malt with intense sweetness and deep color contribution.
- Munich 10 Munich-style malt with rich malty character for depth in amber and dark beers.
- Distillers Malt Malt specifically produced for distilling applications.
- Loxless Malt Specialty malt product for breweries requiring reduced sulfite content.
- Special Pale A pale malt with slightly higher color than standard base malts, suitable for various ale styles.
- Salzgitter Pilsner Produced exclusively at Salzgitter plant in Germany. Low protein and bright, bready flavor make it ideal for all German style ales and lagers.
- Salzgitter Vienna Malted exclusively at Salzgitter, Germany malthouse. Produces bold flavors with pronounced malty character, caramel color profile and subtle nuttiness.
- Badass Rhapsody Bohemian Pilsner Made exclusively with Czech barley varietal Malz, malted in Nova Gradiška, Croatia. Has delicate notes of honey and cracker, ideal for Czech style pilsners and light lagers.
- Pauls Strong Chains Dextrin Heavily undermodified, very lightly kilned to produce long chain sugars for beers needing added body or head retention.
- Golden Swift - Pale Malt Biscuit, sweet and nutty malt from Pauls Malt. 100% British malting barley specifically tailored for craft brewers with plump grains, good extract and excellent enzyme activity.
Quantifiable outcome
- 9.5/10 Customer Service rating (60 respondents)
Companies that use Prairie Malt
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Prairie Malt technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Prairie Malt partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- BoortmaltcoreIn 2019, Prairie Malt became part of the global Boortmalt group, an international malting powerhouse with 27 malting plants in 16 countries on 5 continents. This partnership provides access to best barley varieties, over 100 years of tradition and know-how, and a global network of innovation centers and craft maltsters.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Prairie Malt competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Rahr Malting: North American maltster operating multiple production facilities (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado) producing base and specialty malts for craft and macro brewers. Closest direct competitor to Prairie Malt in the US craft and regional brewery malt market.
- Weyermann: German specialty maltster famous for its extensive range of base, caramel, and roasted malts, including Bohemian, Munich, and wheat varieties. Directly comparable to Prairie Malt's specialty malt portfolio and competes for craft brewer accounts globally.
- Crisp Malt: UK heritage maltster producing base and specialty malts with a focus on consistency for craft and large brewers. Closely parallels Prairie Malt's positioning around consistency, technical specs, and curated portfolio for craft customers.
- Briess Malt & Ingredients: US-based maltster producing base, specialty, and roasted malts plus malt extracts, serving craft brewers and food manufacturers. Direct competitor across Prairie Malt's specialty caramel and base malt categories.
- Muntons: UK-based maltster producing brewing, distilling, and food-grade malts plus malt extracts. Comparable in product breadth and customer segmentation (craft brewers, distillers, food manufacturers) to Prairie Malt, though primarily serving European markets.
Emerging players
- Proximity Malt: North American craft-focused maltster with facilities in Colorado and Delaware, producing base and specialty malts specifically targeted at craft brewers. Competes directly with Prairie Malt in the craft brewer segment with a regional, farm-to-malt narrative.
- Country Malt Group: North American malt distributor and blender supplying multiple malt brands to craft brewers across the US. Comparable to Prairie Malt's distribution function and competes for the same craft brewery accounts with a multi-brand portfolio model.
Regional players
- Simpsons Malt: UK-based heritage maltster producing a wide range of malts including the popular Maris Otter, primarily serving UK and European brewers. Comparable to Prairie Malt in catalog depth and craft-segment focus, though primarily serving a different geography.
Broad incumbents
- Malteurop (Axereal Malting): One of the world's largest malt producers with hundreds of thousands of tons of annual capacity across Europe, North America, and Australia. A direct competitor to Prairie Malt in supplying base and specialty malts to large brewers and craft brewers globally.
- Great Western Malting (Cargill): Cargill-owned North American maltster with facilities in the US and Canada producing base and specialty malts for brewing and distilling. Competes with Prairie Malt across base malt lines and benefits from Cargill's broader grain supply chain.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Prairie Malt leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Prairie Malt funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Prairie Malt M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Prairie Malt
What does Prairie Malt do?
Prairie Malt produces and supplies a portfolio of base malts, specialty malts, and brewing adjuncts to craft breweries and distilleries across North America. The company produces 13 unique malts at its Biggar, Saskatchewan facility using CMBTC-approved Canadian barley varieties, and distributes 40+ imported specialty malts sourced from its parent Boortmalt's sister-brand network across 9 countries. Products are shipped in 55-pound bags or in bulk truck quantities through a network of 7 US warehouses and 10 transloads.
Is Prairie Malt a public or private company?
Prairie Malt is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Prairie Malt founded?
Prairie Malt was founded in 1970. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Prairie Malt based?
Prairie Malt is headquartered in Biggar, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Prairie Malt make money?
One revenue line is on record: malt Product Sales.
Who are Prairie Malt's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Rahr Malting, Weyermann, Crisp Malt, Briess Malt & Ingredients and Muntons. Emerging players are Proximity Malt and Country Malt Group. Simpsons Malt is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Malteurop (Axereal Malting) and Great Western Malting (Cargill).
Does Prairie Malt have an API?
No public API is recorded for Prairie Malt.
What industry is Prairie Malt in?
Prairie Malt's product category is Malt Production. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKABAG, Starches & Grain Derivatives Manufacturing (cornstarch, maltodextrin, glucose solids). Its NAICS code is 311213 and its SIC code is 2040.