Simpsons Malt Limited was established by J.P. Simpson in Alnwick, Northumberland, back in 1862. It has remained a family-owned and run business throughout its history and has stayed truly independent in what is an ever-changing market place. Our customers predominantly use our malted products in the production of beer, whisky and food products and are based both in the UK and abroad. We have supplied malt to companies in more than 35 countries over the last 20 years. We prefer to source our raw materials from the UK, of which malting barley is the most common. We established our own merchanting company, McCreath Simpson in 1980, which became McCreath, Simpson & Prentice (MSP) in 1982. As a result, through MSP we are able to procure the majority of our raw material requirements each year.
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Tweedside Trading Estate
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2UZ, GB
Moulton Road
Tivetshall St. Margaret
Norwich, Norfolk NR15 2AJ, GB
Craigswalls
Chirnside
Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3QD, GB
All set for SIBA Beer X 🍺 We’re in Liverpool today and tomorrow for SIBA Beer X - the UK's biggest beer and brewing event. We’ve got a new stand for the show (huge thanks to the team at Quantum Exhibitions for that), while we’ll also be showcasing our wide range of high-quality base, crystal and roasted malts. See you at Stand 75 📍 #BeerX
Next stop ⏭️: Beer X This time next week, we'll be in the city of Liverpool for the UK's biggest beer and brewing event - SIBA Beer X 🍺 We've got a new-look stand ready for the event and, as always, we'll have samples of our full range of high-quality malts on display with members of our team available to chat to at any point across the two days 🗣️ 🌇 Exhibition Centre Liverpool 📆 March 19-20 📍 Stand 75 If you're attending, we look forward to seeing you there 🤝 #simpsonsmalt #homeofgoodmalt #siba #beerx #beerx2025
Reflecting on BB Tech Expo ⏪ Two weeks ago, Technical Director of UK Brewing Sales Jamie Ramshaw joined our Italian distributor Mr Malt at BB Tech Expo in Rimini. As well as chatting to brewers at our mini-booth on the Mr Malt stand, Jamie also delivered a presentation on our high-quality malts and brewhouse efficiencies, which was well received by those in attendance 🗣️ As always, many thanks to the Mr Malt team for their wonderful hospitality and we look forward to seeing everybody again next year 📆 More on Mr Malt 👉 https://buff.ly/4bkm7KW
Let's hear it for B Corp Month 🎉 We’ve been part of the B Corp community for three years now and are currently in the midst of our first recertification, the result of which will be shared later this year 📆 Being a B Corp has had an immensely positive impact on our family business, helping to highlight to stakeholders our commitment and drive to grow our business in the most sustainable way. Read more about how being a B Corp has changed how we operate here 👉 https://buff.ly/4ilwDDO #simpsonsmalt #bcorp #bcorpuk #bcorpmonth
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Another fantastic achievement by our grower partners and our sustainability & farm trader teams working together and supporting each other. Partnerships are key to sustainability success and this is another great example of what can be done when the entire supply chain from distiller to farmer support and work together. Congratulations!
100% FSA Gold for distilling wheat 🌾 We're delighted to announce that we have supported more than 120 contracted farmers in achieving the UK’s first Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) Gold verification for distilling wheat, as part of ongoing sustainability efforts with the Chivas Brothers Strathclyde Growers Group. It means that our entire supply of distilling wheat to Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky and maker of Ballantine’s, is verified to the globally recognised standard from SAI Platform. By attaining the highest performance level of FSA Gold, it verifies that farmers involved in Chivas Brothers Strathclyde Growers Group are utilising first-class sustainable farming practices across a range of topic areas, including soil and nutrient management, crop protection, biodiversity, community impact and employee welfare. Until now, the highest verification awarded to any UK wheat Farm Management Group (FMG) has been equivalent to FSA Silver. This FMG joins two others that we have for malting barley, both of which have 90+% FSA Gold. Read more 👉 https://buff.ly/3QxRmZp 📸 Carina Calder of A M & A Calder (Lintlaw Farm) in the Scottish Borders, which was one of the farms selected for audit, with Ben Gothorp, Simpsons Malt Limited Sustainability Manager
100% FSA Gold for distilling wheat 🌾 We're delighted to announce that we have supported more than 120 contracted farmers in achieving the UK’s first Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) Gold verification for distilling wheat, as part of ongoing sustainability efforts with the Chivas Brothers Strathclyde Growers Group. It means that our entire supply of distilling wheat to Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky and maker of Ballantine’s, is verified to the globally recognised standard from SAI Platform. By attaining the highest performance level of FSA Gold, it verifies that farmers involved in Chivas Brothers Strathclyde Growers Group are utilising first-class sustainable farming practices across a range of topic areas, including soil and nutrient management, crop protection, biodiversity, community impact and employee welfare. Until now, the highest verification awarded to any UK wheat Farm Management Group (FMG) has been equivalent to FSA Silver. This FMG joins two others that we have for malting barley, both of which have 90+% FSA Gold. Read more 👉 https://buff.ly/3QxRmZp 📸 Carina Calder of A M & A Calder (Lintlaw Farm) in the Scottish Borders, which was one of the farms selected for audit, with Ben Gothorp, Simpsons Malt Limited Sustainability Manager
Cover crops - what have we learned? 🤔 Cover cropping is a method that has been hailed for its ability to improve soil health, while also helping to boost efficiency and sustainability on farm 🌱 Through having agricultural merchanting division, McCreath Simpson & Prentice, integrated within our business, we have been able to trial the sowing of cover crops prior to spring barley for many years down at our spring barley variety trials site at Beal Farm in Northumberland 🚜 In that time, we have gathered a significant amount of data - so, do the perceived benefits of cover crops align with what we've found? 🍃 In our latest video, Technical Officer Rosie Hamilton delves deeper into cover cropping and shares her three key takeaways from our years of growing them 💬 Watch the full video here 👉 https://buff.ly/40SGU3j
Ready to hit the road 🛣️ This time next week, we'll be in the Italian coastal resort of Rimini with our distributor Mr Malt for BB Tech Expo, which takes place from February 16-18 📆 BB Tech Expo is always a fantastic way to kick-off the year's trade shows as we not only spend some quality time with the Mr Malt team, but we also get the opportunity to catch-up with Italian brewers who use our malts and sample their latest beers 🍻 The event is swiftly followed by Beer Experience at De Koninck Brewery in Antwerp on February 24, which we're attending with our distributor in Belgium and the Netherlands, HVB-IMTC 🌍 Read more on the events here 👉 https://buff.ly/3QbjEZl
A look inside Thornbridge Brewery 👀 As a business, we value the long-term relationships we have forged with many of the UK's leading breweries and distilleries, and this includes Thornbridge Brewery, who we have proudly supplied malt to for more than ten years 📆 The brewery, located in the heart of the Peak District, uses our Maris Otter base malt in the flagship, multi-award-winning Jaipur, as well as a host of different products in our crystal and roasted malt range 🌾 For a full look at our product range, click here 👉 https://buff.ly/3gBSOId For more info on Thornbridge, click here 👉 https://buff.ly/4jE4IAn #marisotter #thornbridge #beer #brewing #craftbeer
Gentle roast, rich flavour 🤎 Pale Chocolate Malt brings a smooth, mild roasted character with notes of cocoa and toasted nuts. Ideal for stouts, porters and darker ales where subtle roastiness is desired. If you’re a brewer in North America, Pale Chocolate has recently become available via our distributor RahrBSG and with us still being in the winter months, it’s the perfect opportunity to give it a try. For more information, click here 👉 https://buff.ly/3s2drn4