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Meet the Farmer: Scott Murphy of Murphy Farms, Kunkletown, Pennsylvania

Meet the Farmer: Scott Murphy of Murphy Farms, Kunkletown, Pennsylvania

Ronnie Henrick Dec 10, 2025 5 min read

My name is Scott Murphy, and I’m the fifth generation to work the land at Murphy Farms here in Kunkletown, Pennsylvania. When I look across the fields today—barley, oats, rye, corn, wheat—I’m looking at a landscape that has been shaped and reshaped by my family for over 175 years. The farm didn’t even start as a […]

Chit malt vs Dextrin: When and why to use them

Chit malt vs Dextrin: When and why to use them

Ronnie Henrick Oct 14, 2025 2 min read

Both dextrin and chit malts are used to improve body, mouthfeel, and foam stability in beers made with highly modified base malts, but they do it in slightly different ways. Some brewers use them interchangeably at low rates, but they…

Made with PA Grain

Made with PA Grain

Ronnie Henrick Sep 23, 2025 7 min read

Double Eagle Malt’s mission from our inception has been to support Pennsylvania family farmers. And by support, we mean give them an opportunity to not only succeed but enable them to pass their farms on to the next generation. To…

Brewer to Brewer: Randy Young, Owner & Brewer at J.J. Rattigan Brewing Co.

Brewer to Brewer: Randy Young, Owner & Brewer at J.J. Rattigan Brewing Co.

Ronnie Henrick Aug 4, 2025 6 min read

Hey, I’m Randy Young, the guy behind the brewhouse at J.J. Rattigan Brewing Co. in Pottstown, PA. I’m the owner, brewer, and all-around doer here, and I figured it was time to tell you a little more about my journey…

Member Highlight: Double Eagle Malt Made With PA Grain Initiative

Member Highlight: Double Eagle Malt Made With PA Grain Initiative

Ronnie Henrick Jul 23, 2025 4 min read

As published by The Craft Maltsters Guild, 5/13/2025 Soon beer and spirits drinkers across The Keystone State will be able to spot products made with Pennsylvania-grown grain on labels and menus. Double Eagle Malt in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania has just…