# Event Details - **Event Name**: It's The Malt! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Admiral Malting’s third annual celebration of artisanal beer, American Single Malt whiskey, floor-malting, and California grown grains.About this Event🌾 IT’S THE MALT is BACK! 🌾Join us Saturday, September 19th at Admiral Maltings in Alameda for the third IT’S THE MALT Festival, our annual celebration of malt’s central role in beer and whiskey and everything it takes to get it from grain to glass.This year’s focus celebrates Oktoberfest with the freshest, tastiest Festbiers. Perhaps no other beer style showcases the range of malt character from the subtlest to the most profound. In addition to the Best of Fest available in California, taste a wide range of other lager and ale styles to learn how Admiral malt shapes malt flavors and aromas in beer.Expect:Live Music🔥 Two panel discussions:Making Festbiers with Admiral Malts. Sensory panel and discussion - 2:00pmSt. George's Maiden Voyage, Single Malt Whiskey Release staring Owners/Master Distillers & Master Blenders Lance Winters and Dave Smith. Dive into the origin, ingredients, and marketing behind this rare, special release - 2:45pm35 beers that Admiral Maltings will carefully curate to showcase the wide world of malt and its many contributions to various beer styles (including a new Festbier tent)🥃 Whiskey flights + tastings celebrating California Single Malt WhiskeyBay Area Mashers homebrew tentDahoam1516 – homebrew demo featuring Admiral Malt – info that will get you started and take the fear out of homebrewingTwo cask conditioned ales served from traditional beer enginesFarmers, maltsters, brewers, and distillers on hand to talk all things maltAccess to the malthouse to see where the floor malting magic happensArtisan fermented food booth🍽️ Delicious food available:Last year was magic. This year we’re turning it up. Don’t miss this one!TICKETS ON SALE NOW!General Admission $60Unlimited beer tasting from 1pm to 5pm (last call 4:30pm)Commemorative glassGA + (Combo/Package) $75Everything from GA plusFood ticketCurated whiskey flight of four, 1/2 oz poursVIP $90Everything from GA+ plusEarly access. Entry and tasting at 12pm.Malt house tour led by co-founder, Ron Silberstein - 11:30 amCurated whiskey flight including a special fifth 1/2 oz whiskey pour - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alameda/its-the-malt/100001992783755858 - **Event Categories**: festivals, oktoberfest, music, business, live-music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65.87, max: 97.88, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Alameda - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Rake at Admiral Maltings - **lat**: 37.7832137 - **long**: -122.2994887 - **full address**: The Rake at Admiral Maltings, 651A West Tower Avenue, Alameda, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: It's The Malt! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/41901dba7a6feda6629c3112bcf94cfaf5f2c854186f292bd0d116bb821d7368-rimg-w1200-h600-dc191811-gmir.jpg?v=1783322125 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is It's The Malt! being held? - **A:** It's The Malt! takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Rake at Admiral Maltings, 651A West Tower Avenue, Alameda, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing It's The Malt!? - **A:** It's The Malt! is organized by Admiral Maltings. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** It's The Malt! is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alameda, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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