Durst Malz
With 200 years of heritage, Durst Malz produces over 200,000 tonnes annually—uniting tradition, precision, and superior German barley to deliver consistent, complex malts.
The Durst Malz Story
Founded in 1824 in Heidelsheim, Germany, Durst Malz stands as one of the country’s most historic and respected maltsters—backed by five generations of family expertise and two centuries of malting mastery. Operating three modern facilities with a combined annual capacity exceeding 200,000 tonnes, Durst has perfected the balance between tradition and innovation.
Durst Malz maintains strict quality standards from barley selection to final processing, ensuring consistent, dependable malt for brewers and distillers around the world. The company proudly uses barley varieties sanctioned by the Berliner Program, including Amidala and Lexy, known for their superior grain size, yield, and disease resistance—qualities that guarantee both performance and purity.
Offering a diverse range of malts with rich, complex flavours, Durst Malz tailors each product to meet the unique requirements of today’s beverage makers. Rooted in German craftsmanship and guided by precision, Durst Malz continues to pioneer excellence in malting—honoring 200 years of heritage while shaping the future of brewing.