Brent goes down memory lane while in Lisbon where he reconnects with former SAB Miller/RMI Matthias Wree who is now at Grainli. They discuss the world of malt and the changes they have seen throughout the years.

Also, get your weekly market update from Brent and Danielle as the on going war still affects the price of barley.

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Danielle and Brent reminisce on RMI's Global Conference in Lisbon and share some of their favourite moments. Then we have an on the grounds recording live from Lisbon!

It was a wonderful time in Lisbon and we look forward to sharing the stories told throughout the week.

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Enjoy episode 16 as we hear from Lisbon moderator Dr. David Griggs from Crisp malt as we welcome back with popular demand.

We then hear about the challenges and celebrations that Bierstadt Lagerhaus go through as Ashleigh Carter shares the story of her starting Bierstadt with her business partners and how they continue to keep brewing 10 years later.

We are quickly approaching our Global Conference in Lisbon so stay tuned to hear some live from the scene clips!

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Episode 15 focuses on discussion of the Lisbon conference as it quickly approaches.

Hear from silver sponsor and speaker, Computonics, as Sebastian shares a highlight of what is to be heard in Lisbon.

Then for our malt supply story we hear from Evelaine Viviurka Cebulski with Agraria. She shares insights of the Brazilian craft beer industry and how the overall health of the beer industry is in South America.

Till next week!

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Episode 14 covers the market update which discusses Soufflets' not just one newest maltings but announcement of 2 new maltings. Then we highlight Ren from Limagrain as he discusses his expectations of the RMI Global Conference as a sponsor and speaker.

Our malt supply chain celebrates the collaboration of Swedish brewery, Spendrups with Brazilian brewery, Way Beer. A beer brought together by the inspiration of Viking Malt (which here at RMI we may take credit for as well)

- listen to this week's episode to learn just how this collaboration truly came to life!

This week on episode 13 hear from Danielle and Brent as they give their weekly market update highlighting the challenges of weather and also discuss the many entries to the Excellence Awards.

You will then hear from Sponsor and Speaker Vikas Jain from PMV Maltings as he discusses his history with RMI and how India has a role in the barley and malt industry.

Then our malt story this week takes us back to Argentina as we hear from Emmanuel and Eugenia from ALEA. They share exactly what ALEA and what their goals in support for farmers and sustainable all entails.

Cheers and keep on Pursuing!

Episode 12 is here and it is focused on the US craft beer industry! With such changing times in the market now it is more important than other to focus on not just how to keep growing but also on how to just keep going.

We start off with Danielle and Brent delivering the market update with giving some optimism for growth this year as we look forward to some large events in the US.

Then hear from Dan Kopman from World Brewing Alliance who is not just a sponsor for the Lisbon Conference but also a speaker as well. Dan will hint towards his discussion as he touches on what policies need to happen in order for the growth and survival of beer globally.

Finally, we wrap up episode 12 with an amazing chat with Jason zumBrunnen from Ratio Beerworks in the heart of RiNo Denver, CO. As the discussion follows the story of the last 10+ years of becoming who they are and how they overcome the challenges they face.

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Continuing our structure we start episode 11 off with a market update from Brent and Danielle as plans for European spring barley planting begins.

Then we hear from bronze sponsor Malting Company of Ireland, Paul McGillicuddy, as he expresses his investment as a first time sponsor for the Global Conference.

We also get some insight from Global Conference moderator, Annika Wilhelmson (Viking Malt), and her viewpoint of the industry and what she is looking forward to in Lisbon.

Finally, for this week's malt supply story we make our way down to Argentina to hear from Bruno Ferrari at Cerveza Berlina. He shares his traditionalist views of beer and gives a market update of the state of beer in Argentina.

See you next week and keep Pursuing the Perfect Pint!

We have made it to double digits of Pursuing the Perfect Pint - Welcome to Episode 10!

This week hear from Brent and Danielle as they discuss the current price situation of malting vs feed barley. Then hear some more about the upcoming RMI Global Conference.

Heinrich from Saaten Union, a proud sponsor of the RMI Global Conference, shares his experience of attending the RMI Global Conferences and why they see the value of sponsoring the conference.

Then we hear from Wade Malchow with West Grain Analytics as he gives some insight of what he will be bringing to the table as a moderator for the Global Conference.

Finally, we wrap up episode 10 with the Bountiful Bag girls, Romi and Fio. As they share their story of giving a second life to products originally destined for the landfill.

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Welcome back to Pursuing the Perfect Pint where this week we discuss a bit about the companies attending the RMI Global Conference in Lisbon and also give a shout out to our sponsors.

You will hear from Jeferson and Cesar from Agraria/BMS as they share why they believe in sponsoring the Global conference. Along with a preview of Jan sharing some of his hot topics on regen Ag in Sweden.

Our malt story this week takes us to Denmark where we hear from Kim and Jesper at Fuglsang, a multi-generational maltser. Hear how they have managed and upkept with energy production with unforeseen circumstances throughout the years. They also deliver a viewpoint of their stance in the global market along with sharing the results of the 2025 barley harvest.

Join us next week for double digits - episode 10!