Oct 2, 2026 · 10 min · 12 segments
In Episode 222, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda’s loss is also the brewing industry’s loss. The City Council set to review guaranteed income. The Tilden/Blanding/Fernside roundabout is open…
Quote, we are closing Admiral Malting's and the Rake on October 2nd and October 18th, respectively.
We've treasured the connections and community we've created with California farmers, the breweries and distilleries we've worked with, and everyone who helped us revive and innovate the craft of floor malting.
Although we've reached out to many professional colleagues and potential partners over the last couple of years in an effort to carry Admiral Maltings into the future, we no longer possess the resources to push forward.
Please join us at the rake for one last round of beverages and a toast to California farmers, our brewery and distillery customers who truly value sourcing local ingredients, and to our wonderful staff, both past and present." Reaction was swift, with customers and partners sharing disbelief and sadness.
Damian Fagan, founder and CEO of Almanac, said in a statement, quote, We are heartbroken at the news of Admiral and the rake closing.
Ron and Curtis and their team represent the very best of what craft represents, creativity, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to quality, end quote.
Vincent Poix, general manager of Alameda Brewing, added, quote, One of our core beers, Let It Lager, relies 100% on Admiral maltings.
We need to reassess the recipe and determine how to carry the beer forward without a hyperlocal malt option, end quote.
Foie also noted that consumers may feel the loss in their wallet, quote, the rising ingredient and operating costs that impacted Admiral affect all of us in the industry.
We're already anticipating increased ingredient prices across the board from our other suppliers, end quote.
Quote, We are sad that visitors to Alameda Point will not be able to watch the malting process in action anymore.
Nick Gislason is the celebrated winemaker behind Screaming Eagle and in recent years has become a brewer of note with his Hanabi Lager Company.
When I asked him to comment on the loss of Admiral, he said, "...without Admiral, there is a hole in the beer scene.
For a brewery that wants a direct connection with the farmer that grows their grains, the possibilities just got a lot slimmer with Admiral stepping out." Dave Smith, head distiller at St.
George Spirits, also mourned the loss of Admiral, but noted that their spirit will live on, saying, quote, We were fortunate to work with some of the very first malted barley Admiral produced when they opened in 2017.
Malted at Admiral, brewed at Faction, and distilled and barreled here at St. George Spirits.
Quote, we are closing Admiral Malting's and the Rake on October 2nd and October 18th, respectively.
We've treasured the connections and community we've created with California farmers, the breweries and distilleries we've worked with, and everyone who helped us revive and innovate the craft of floor malting.
Although we've reached out to many professional colleagues and potential partners over the last couple of years in an effort to carry Admiral Maltings into the future, we no longer possess the resources to push forward.
Please join us at the rake for one last round of beverages and a toast to California farmers, our brewery and distillery customers who truly value sourcing local ingredients, and to our wonderful staff, both past and present." Reaction was swift, with customers and partners sharing disbelief and sadness.
Damian Fagan, founder and CEO of Almanac, said in a statement, quote, We are heartbroken at the news of Admiral and the rake closing.
Ron and Curtis and their team represent the very best of what craft represents, creativity, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to quality, end quote.
Vincent Poix, general manager of Alameda Brewing, added, quote, One of our core beers, Let It Lager, relies 100% on Admiral maltings.
We need to reassess the recipe and determine how to carry the beer forward without a hyperlocal malt option, end quote.
Foie also noted that consumers may feel the loss in their wallet, quote, the rising ingredient and operating costs that impacted Admiral affect all of us in the industry.
We're already anticipating increased ingredient prices across the board from our other suppliers, end quote.
Quote, We are sad that visitors to Alameda Point will not be able to watch the malting process in action anymore.
Nick Gislason is the celebrated winemaker behind Screaming Eagle and in recent years has become a brewer of note with his Hanabi Lager Company.
When I asked him to comment on the loss of Admiral, he said, "...without Admiral, there is a hole in the beer scene.
For a brewery that wants a direct connection with the farmer that grows their grains, the possibilities just got a lot slimmer with Admiral stepping out." Dave Smith, head distiller at St.
George Spirits, also mourned the loss of Admiral, but noted that their spirit will live on, saying, quote, We were fortunate to work with some of the very first malted barley Admiral produced when they opened in 2017.
Malted at Admiral, brewed at Faction, and distilled and barreled here at St. George Spirits.
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