Weyermann Wholesaler Team Meeting 2013, September 14th Storage Conditions for Weyermann Specialty Malts Weyermann Specialty Malts Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 1
Weyermann Wholesaler Team Meeting 2013, September 14th Overview - Storage conditions for Weyemann products - Homebrew shops: storage and re-packing Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 2
Weyermann Wholesaler Team Meeting 2013, September 14th Storage Conditions for Weyermann Products: All base, caramel and roasted malts manufactured by the WEYERMANN SPECIALTY MALTING COMPANY carry a factory shelf-life warrantee of 18 months. This warrantee is valid for all malt kept in DRY storage within a temperature range not exceeding 0-30 C (32-86 F). Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 3
Weyermann Wholesaler Team Meeting 2013, September 14th All Malt Extracts and Sinamar manufactured by the WEYERMANN SPECIALTY MALTING COMPANY carry a factory shelf-life warrantee of 18 months. This warrantee is valid for all malt kept in DRY storage within a temperature range not exceeding 2 C - 8 C (35 F - 45 F). During the transport an additional product cooling is not necessary. The shelf life warrantee is not affected if the package is originally closed and the product is exposed to higher temperatures for a short time during the transport. Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 4
Weyermann Ambassadors Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 5
The Weyermann Bag Aroma Sealed Quality Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 6
The Weyermann Bag Aroma Sealed Quality Weyermann Double-Layer for all Weyermann Malts - Heavy-duty Outside Bag (PP) - Best quality 100g/m2 (0.318 oz/sq ft) - Aroma-proof LDPE inner liner Best Aroma Protection for Smoked-, Caramel- & Chocolate Malts! 2-Color-Safety-Sewing Unique Lot-Number for traceability Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 7
Weyermann Wholesaler Team Meeting 2013, September 14th Perfect storage conditions: Closed doors and windows (to avoid invasion of pests and moisture) Dry conditions (no damp walls and floors) No open product / open bags (contamination with rodents or insects) FIFO: First in First Out Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 8
Weyermann Moisture Test Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 9
Weyermann Moisture Test Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 10
Weyermann Moisture Test Goal: Testing the water permeability of the malt bags Simulation three real-life situations Experiment 1: Rain Experiment 2: Puddle What are the consequences? decreasing quality (mold infestation) Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 11
Weyermann Moisture Test What can happen due to wrong storage conditions? Complaints: - mold infestation as a result of moisture Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 12
Weyermann Moisture Test Experiment 1: The Weyermann Bag in a shower Use of Pilsner malt N221, which has a moisture of 4.38% Simulation of rain for 15 minutes After opening the bag: drops on the inside of the malt bag Checking the moisture content: after the experiment: 8.0% Moisture content increased by 3.62% Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 13
Weyermann Moisture Test Experiment 2: Puddle Use of Carapils, which has a moisture of app. 5% Simulation of a puddle for 10 minutes, water colored dark blue After opening the bag: dark blue to violet drops on the inside of the malt bag Checking the moisture content: after the experiment: 27,57% Moisture content increased by app. 22% Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 14
Weyermann Moisture Test Kernels before experiment Kernels after experiment Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 15
Weyermann Moisture Test - We use quality packaging materials - All base, caramel and roasted malts manufactured carry a factory shelf-life guarantee of 18 months. - This guarantee is valid for all malt kept in DRY storage within a temperature range not exceeding 0-30 C (32-86 F). - All Weyermann malts are natural products: require proper care and handling to maintain their outstanding brew characteristics Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 16
Weyermann Moisture Test - Therefore, if stored for longer than 18 months, exposed to moisture, or kept outside the specified temperature range they may: Exhibit greater susceptibility to spoilage from micro-organisms Be less resistant to pest infestations Loose malt flavor and aroma Develop off-flavors For these reasons, Weyermann is not able to guarantee the quality of its products, if shipped or stored inappropriately. Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 17
Homebrewers growing up with Weyermann Malt International Homebrewing Community Excellent Weyermann Quality Weyermann Service Building up a worldwide Weyermann reputation Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 18
Homebrew Shops Clean and propper storage conditions Hygienic status has to meet food standard Regulary pest control (minimum monthly) Closed doors and windows (rodents & insects) Storage conditions Temperature: 0-30 C (32-86 F) Dry No open product FIFO Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 19
Open bags! Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 20
Homebrew Shops Re-packaging; Use of Weyermann product names & Brandmarks Weyermann Special W Correct best before date Milling quality Traceability (batch code, best before date) Packaging material Correct labelling (country-specific legal requirements) Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 21
Correct Labelling Weyermann Carabelge (Caramel Malt) Net weight: 5.0 kg 11.0 lb Producer: Weyermann Specialty Malting Co., Germany Packaged: XXX Homebrew Shop, x-town, Country Lot number: O156 Best before: 2014-December-14 Please note country-specific legal requirements! Weyermann Organic Wheat Malt Pale Net weight: 5.0 kg 11.0 lb Producer: Weyermann Specialty Malting Co., Germany DE-ÖKO-001 Packaged: XXX Homebrew Shop, x-town, Country BIO-NumberXX Lot number: O316 Best before: 2015-May-12 Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 22
Homebrew Shops It is a requirement that homebrew shops are regularly audited by the Weyermann wholesalers. Information and training for the homebrew shop owners and staff. Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 23
Homebrew Shops No re-filling of: - Weyermann Sinamar - Weyermann Malt Extract Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 24
Lot Number & Data Matrix D2-Code San barecode -> get analyses! Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 25
Scan Tutorial (PDF on your USB- Stick) Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 26
Weyermann Much more than just malt! Andreas Richter, Quality Manager 27