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A Family Pursuit of Better Beer

AltGrain is a dedicated partnership between father and son, Adam and Barney Hall. The journey began when Barney was diagnosed with coeliac disease at a young age. Later in life, and after periods of illness drinking so-called "gluten-free" beer, Barney found that standard "gluten-reduced" beers simply didn't meet the mark for safety or flavour.

Choosing Naturally Safe Ingredients

Rather than using enzymes to strip gluten out of traditional barley grains, Adam and Barney decided to look at the problem differently. They focused on alternative, ancient grains that are safe from the start. This led them to millet, a resilient and flavoursome grain grown right here in the UK.

Mastering the Malt

The road to a great pint wasn't exactly a straight line. The pair had to master the entire malting process from scratch. This involved designing specialist equipment and refining their methods to ensure every batch of malt reached a high standard of quality. It was a steep learning curve, but it was the only way to guarantee a beer that is both safe and delicious.

Small Batches, Big Flavour

Today, AltGrain produces artisanal, small-batch malts to brew beers that are naturally gluten-free. It is a logical approach to brewing that puts the integrity of the ingredients first. The result is a range of beers built for people who value quality, transparency, and a brilliant drink.