IBD Scottish Section: Barley Walk and Maltings Tour

By the Scottish Section

Join us for an insightful event for all brewers and distillers. You will visit barley, wheat, and rye crops in the field, giving you a firsthand look at crop growing conditions. Plus, you'll tour Bairds’ Inverness Maltings, which has recently expanded with a keen focus on sustainability.

This is your chance to deepen your understanding of modern malting processes that are key to making top-quality beer and whisky.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your knowledge and connect with industry peers!

Please note that hard hats, Hi-Viz & safety footwear are compulsory for this event.

Schedule:

• 12.00 - Arrival at Maltings
• 12.15 - Safety Induction & Safety Wear Check
• 12.30 - Buffet Lunch
• 13.15 - Maltings Tour
• 15.15 - Drive out to Barley Plots on the Black Isle (car-sharing)
• 15.30 - Barley Field Walk and Crop Inspection with the farmer and maltster
• 16.30 - Drive back to Inverness
• 17.00 approx - to Black Isle Pub, Inverness for pizza and networking.
• 18.00 onwards - Depart

Travel information:

• Bairds Inverness Maltings is 1 km from Inverness Railway Station, but car-sharing will be required to visit the Barley Field Plots on the Black Isle (8 m from the Maltings)

Why you should attend:

• Discover the inner workings of a world-class modern maltings
• Superb opportunity to see crops growing in the field
• Great networking with peers and fellow professionals

Tickets: FREE. There are only 25 spaces so register early!

• If you have any dietary requirements for the buffet lunch, please let us know on the Eventbrite booking form.

Booking deadline: 5pm on Friday 19 July