Group photo at the Pocatello malting facility at 2025 GWM Malting Course

Supporting What Matters: Ales for ALS

By Country Malt Group

At Country Malt Group, supporting the brewing community goes beyond supplying ingredients. It means showing up for the causes that matter to our customers and the people they serve. That is why we are proud to be the exclusive malt supplier for the Ales for ALS program.

Ales for ALS brings breweries together with a shared purpose: to fund critical research in the fight against ALS. Through this program, breweries across the country and around the world brew a dedicated beer and donate proceeds to the ALS Therapy Development Institute. It is a powerful example of what this industry can do when it rallies around something bigger than beer.

Our role is simple but meaningful. By providing discounted Great Western and Canada Malting base malts, we help lower the cost of production for participating breweries. That means more of their proceeds can go directly toward research. It is one small way we can help remove barriers and make participation more accessible for brewers of all sizes.

This partnership aligns closely with our values. We believe in building strong communities, supporting our customers, and using our position in the supply chain to make a positive impact. The brewing industry has always been rooted in collaboration and generosity, and Ales for ALS embodies that spirit.

Each year, around 325 breweries across all 50 states and six countries take part in the program. Since 2013, more than $10 million has been raised to support ALS research. Those numbers represent real progress, driven by a community that cares.

Brewers and distillers in the barley fields at GWM Malting Course

We are proud to stand alongside the brewers who participate, not just as a supplier, but as a partner in making a difference. If you are interested in joining the program, breweries can register directly through the Ales for ALS website and become part of something that truly matters.

To support Ales for ALS visit https://a4a.als.net/

GWM Grain team providing educational presentation to brewing and distilling guests at 2025 GWM Malting Course