Family malting since 1823
For 200 years now, since 1823, we as a malt factory have stood for tradition and quality in malt production. Our locations in the heart of Bavaria have enabled us to produce an extensive portfolio of high-quality malts over generations. Our priority is always to meet the requirements of our customers. We invite you to discover the variety and quality of our products and convince yourself of the quality of our malt products.
Over 200 years of experience
1823
Foundation of the company in Hutschdorf
Johann Heinrich Schütz founds the company in Hutschdorf. At that time, it comprised agriculture, a malt house, a brewery and an inn. The business was continued and expanded over the next two generations by Johann and Christoph Schütz.
1925
Specialization in the production of malt
August Schütz continues to run the business in the 4th generation. Brewery operations are completely shut down.
1940
Commissioning the roasting drum
The production of malt coffee in the roasting drum provided a renewed economic upswing.
1984
Malting plant in Harsdorf as second location
Wilhelm Schütz acquires the malting business in Harsdorf from the Limmer family. This second production facility increases the capacity of malt production.
2005
Modernization of both plants
Following the handover of the two companies to the current owner Frank Schütz, the production facilities underwent extensive modernization.
2020
Commissioning of a roasting drum in Harsdorf
In addition to the roasting drum in Hutschdorf, the production capacity for specialty malts is expanded by the new roasting drum in Harsdorf.
2024
Modernization of the corporate design
We are strengthening our brand with a modernized external image to make our customers even more memorable – whether offline or online.
“Since 1823, we have developed and improved various malts and specialty malts in our family malt house to ensure that they meet only the highest quality standards.”
Contacts and locations
Frank Schütz
Company owner, technology
Laura Schütz
Distribution
Jürgen Popp
Raw material purchasing, grain disposition
Michael Vierling
Production manager
Harsdorfer Malzfabrik
Frank Schütz e.K.
Zettmeiseler Straße 2
95499 Harsdorf
August Schütz e.K. Malzfabrik
Inh. Frank Schütz
Hutschdorf 48
95349 Thurnau
Schuema malt types
Malt coffee
Malt coffee made with the greatest care according to an acient, traditional recipe from selected regional summer malting barley.
Base malt
Base malt provides a versatile basis for the production of beer, whisky and more.
Smoked malt
Smoked malt enables individual flavors through smoking agents such as peat, beech or hickory, especially in whisky production.
Malt culms pellets
Pelletized malt culms are suitable as animal feed or as organic fertilizer.
Roasted cereals
Roasted grain impresses with increased foam stability and intense roasted aromas.
Caramel malt
Caramel malt provides color, aroma and fullness for your recipe.
Roasted malt
Roasted malt intensifies drinks and food with its deep taste and dark color.
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