Ellerslie Hops, is excited to offer brewers access to AMSAT Character Malts, who are a passionate South Australian producer dedicated to crafting high-quality specialty malts with a focus on provenance, flavour, and innovation. With over 40 years of roasting experience under the Australian Malting Services and Technology (AMSAT) name, they bring both tradition and a fresh perspective to modern malt production.
Based in Burton, South Australia, AMSAT returned to the craft malting scene in 2021 with a renewed commitment to supporting local agriculture and Australian grain growers. Their malts are handmade using locally grown barley, chosen for quality and character, and roasted with a “flavour first” philosophy. Rather than mimicking imported styles, AMSAT develops malts that bring their own distinct personality to every brew.
The range includes standout products such as CaraDex, offering gentle sweetness and foam retention, light and medium crystal malts with deep, fresh caramel tones, and darker malts that deliver chocolate and coffee notes—without the astringency often found in similar products.
AMSAT’s attention to detail extends beyond the malt itself. Their 12.5kg bag format provides versatility for recipe development, ease of handling in larger breweries, and improved turnover for guaranteed freshness.
We’re excited to bring AMSAT’s characterful, Australian-made malts to our brewing partners—helping you support local ingredients, explore unique flavour profiles, and work with malts that are as fresh and bold as the beers you brew.
Learn more about AMSAT at www.amsatmalt.au
At Ellerslie Hops, we’re pleased to supply a focused range of distilling yeasts from Angel Yeast, a global leader in fermentation technology with decades of expertise in yeast development and production. Since its founding in 1986, Angel has become one of the world’s largest yeast manufacturers, known for consistent quality and innovative strain development.
Our collaboration with Angel Yeast is centred on their high-performance yeast strains for distilled spirits, designed to meet the demands of modern craft and commercial distillers. These yeasts are carefully developed to deliver reliable, efficient fermentations and to enhance the final spirit’s flavour, texture, and aroma.
One standout from their range is Angel AM-1, a specialised strain ideal for whisky production. It’s known for rapid fermentation, high maltotriose assimilation, and the creation of a smooth spirit with soft mouthfeel and complex ester character. Whether you’re producing grain-based spirits or experimenting with specialty mash bills, AM-1 offers the versatility and performance distillers need.
Angel Yeast’s deep investment in research and their global technical support network means we’re able to offer our distilling customers a trusted, high-quality yeast solution backed by proven results.
By partnering with Angel Yeast, Ellerslie Hops helps Australian distillers craft distinctive, flavourful spirits using yeast strains that deliver consistency, efficiency, and character.
For more information on Angel’s distilling yeast range, feel free to get in touch or visit en.angelyeast.com.
At Ellerslie Hops, we’re proud to partner with Coopers Maltings, a 6th generation family-owned Australian business with a deep heritage in brewing and malting. As part of the iconic Coopers Brewery, Coopers Maltings stands out as the only on-site malting facility located within an Australian brewery, offering exceptional control and quality from grain to glass.
Established in 2017, the state-of-the-art malting facility is located at the Coopers Brewery site in Adelaide, from which they won Maltsters of the year in 2019. From here, Coopers produces premium malt using 100% Australian-grown barley, sourced from local growers and selected for its high quality and full traceability. This ensures brewers receive a consistent, high-performance product backed by the integrity of Australian agriculture.
Among their offerings, Coopers Premium Pale Malt has become a go-to choice for brewers looking for a well-modified, lightly coloured base malt. It’s suitable for a wide range of beer styles and supports both single-step infusion and decoction mash methods.
Our collaboration with Coopers Maltings reflects our shared commitment to quality, traceability, and supporting locally sourced ingredients. As a family-run operation, Coopers brings generations of brewing knowledge and a passion for craftsmanship to everything they do—values that align perfectly with our own.
By working with Coopers Maltings, we’re proud to offer Australian brewers premium malt that delivers on performance, provenance, and sustainability.
Learn more about Coopers Maltings at coopers.com.au.
At Ellerslie Hops, we’re proud to represent Hopsteiner – one of the world’s oldest and most renowned names in hop cultivation and innovation. Established in 1845, Hopsteiner has grown from a family-run hop trading business into a vertically integrated global hops supplier dedicated to delivering the finest hops and hop products available. With a strong presence in key hop-growing regions – from established farms and innovation & production facilities in Yakima (USA) and Mainburg (Germany) to emerging regions around the world – Hopsteiner’s diverse growing areas ensure a reliable supply of hops.
Our partnership with Hopsteiner, spanning over 50 years, enables us to provide Australian brewers with access to a wide range of high-performance hop products. What makes Hopsteiner stand out is its fully integrated approach—from breeding and growing new hop varieties to processing and distribution. Their deep involvement in every step of the hop journey ensures exceptional quality, consistency, and traceability. As a result, a wide range of customers trust Hopsteiner’s quality – starting from independent craft brewers to multinational brewery groups.
Innovation is central to Hopsteiner’s identity. For six generations, the company has been dedicated to the scientific and technological advancement of hop cultivation, processing, and distribution. Their dedicated research team is constantly developing new hop varieties tailored to modern brewing trends, as well as advanced hop products that enable brewers to achieve greater efficiency and flavor control. Hopsteiner’s agronomic research utilizes cutting-edge technologies to identify superior traits in the hop genome, with the goal of breeding stronger, healthier, and more sustainable hop varieties. They operate a range of research facilities and collaborate with universities dedicated to advancing hops, brewing, and processing methods, this focus on R&D has resulted in a portfolio that supports creativity and consistency in breweries of all sizes.
Learn more about Hopsteiner and their products and services at www.hopsteiner.de/en.
At Ellerslie Hops, we’re proud to partner with Lallemand Brewing, a global leader in fermentation and brewing science. With a rich history rooted in the brewing community and a reputation for technical excellence, Lallemand brings a depth of expertise that supports brewers of all sizes in achieving quality, consistency, and creative freedom.
We work closely with Lallemand to offer a wide range of premium yeasts and bacteria, known for their purity, reliability, and ability to help brewers craft distinctive, flavorful beers. These fermentation products are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing brewers to explore diverse styles while maintaining precise control over the process.
In addition to fermentation products, Lallemand also provides AB Vickers processing aids, which support every stage of production—from wort treatment and fermentation nutrients to foam control, enzymes, and beer stabilizers. These tools help brewers improve efficiency and uphold quality at every step.
Lallemand’s commitment to education is exemplified by their stewardship of the Siebel Institute of Technology, one of the world’s most respected brewing schools. Since its founding in 1872, Siebel has helped train generations of brewers and continues to provide industry-leading education and analytical services.
We value our relationship with Lallemand for their forward-thinking approach, unwavering quality standards, and dedication to supporting the brewing community through innovation, service, and science.
For additional information about the products, services and education Lallemand Brewing has to offer, please visit www.lallemandbrewing.com.