Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - California Craft Maltings, dba Admiral Maltings

    By CommonShare

    California Craft Maltings, LLC, operating under the trade name Admiral Maltings, is a renowned player in the craft malt industry, based in Alameda, California. This innovative company partners with local California farmers to source high-quality grains, which are then floor-malted to create freshly kilned, hand-crafted malt. Admiral Maltings prides itself on offering exceptional ingredients that not only help brewers create great beer but also promote sustainability and support local agriculture. With a unique mix of modern technology and traditional practices, Admiral Maltings aims to capture California's terroir in their malt, providing a truly exceptional brewing experience.

    Admiral Maltings' core products include a range of malt varieties produced in their 20,000 square-foot malthouse, housed in a World War II-era naval dry goods facility. As the first floor malting facility in California since Prohibition and the state's only certified organic malting operation, Admiral Maltings holds a prominent position in the market. Their key differentiators lie in their commitment to quality, sustainability, and local sourcing, setting them apart as a leader in the craft malt industry. The company's notable achievements include their partnership with California farmers, their unique approach to malt production, and their dedication to deepening the connection between brewers and local agriculture.

    Founded by industry veterans Ron Silberstein, Dave McLean, and Curtis Davenport, Admiral Maltings' mission is to produce exceptional malt while supporting local farmers and promoting sustainability. The company's geographic presence in Alameda, California, reflects their commitment to the Bay Area community and local agriculture. With a focus on providing a truly unique ingredient for brewers, Admiral Maltings targets craft breweries, distilleries, home brewers, and beer and spirits enthusiasts. Looking ahead, Admiral Maltings is poised to continue their success by expanding their market presence, fostering relationships with more California farmers, and leading the way in sustainable craft malt production.

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    Traceability

    An increasingly important factor in global supply chains, traceability assesses the manufacturer's capability to track products and materials from origin to delivery. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® explores this through the lens of tiered supplier verification, culminating in end-to-end traceability with real-time monitoring and complete transparency.

    Digitized Products

    The digital landscape has transformed B2B interactions. This facet assesses the extent to which manufacturers have digitized their product offerings. The spectrum ranges from manufacturers without any online product catalog to those boasting advanced B2B e-commerce platforms, providing clients with order customization, real-time tracking, and an integrated view of the supply chain.

    Preferred Materials

    This aspect gauges the extent to which manufacturers incorporate sustainable, circular, and regenerative materials in their supply chain. It assesses whether companies merely use standard materials or whether they actively prioritize sustainable and preferred materials in their product range, even going so far as to offer digital verification of material certificates.

    Facility Verification and Services

    This dimension evaluates the openness and commitment of manufacturers regarding their facility's conditions and services. It covers a spectrum, from providing no facility details at all to showcasing comprehensive third-party audits, ensuring transparency in worker welfare and showcasing a clear commitment to maintaining top-tier facility services.

    Readiness to Contract

    Before entering a partnership, it's pivotal to understand a manufacturer's business legitimacy. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® checks for the presence and verification of essential documents, ranging from basic business licenses to comprehensive documentation, client testimonials, and even third-party attestations that verify a manufacturer's reliability and readiness to contract.
    California Craft Maltings, dba Admiral Maltings
    United States
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    How our Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark® Works?

    By CommonShare

    The Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark is a comprehensive framework designed to evaluate and rate manufacturers based on their commitment to sustainability, digital integration, readiness for contracting, material sourcing, and facility standards. It provides a clear, standardized metric for assessing manufacturers in a B2B environment, helping businesses make informed decisions aligned with their sustainability objectives. The benchmark covers crucial areas like end-to-end traceability, the digital verification of supply tiers, utilization of preferred materials, and verified social audits for facilities. By incorporating both depth and granularity across its criteria, the benchmark not only promotes transparency but also encourages continuous improvement in responsible manufacturing practices.