LME: Briess vs Maillard Any difference?

[BruceH]

Why am I asking? I ordered a special of 6x6lb Briess LME for less than $80. The order was received today and it contains Maillard labeled LME.

I've used LME two times in my brewing career. Instinct tells me there will be little difference. However, my mind will work this into something that overcomes instinct.

My mind wonders why was it advertised as Briess when I was shipped something labeled as Maillard? Research shows that some believe Maillard is a generic company that purchases LME from Briess and Muntons.

Any input?

 

[madscientist451]

I always thought the Briess was the same as Maillard. Why not ask your supplier?

 

[BruceH]

I always thought the Briess was the same as Maillard. Why not ask your supplier?

It is part of my plan. However, I like to have as much info as possible prior to contacting them. This forum has been an excellent source of good info.

 

[madscientist451]

I found this on an old Northern Brewer Forum page:

"Maillard Malts is proud to carry products from Briess Malt and Ingredient Co, in Chilton Wisconsin."

Maybe Briess makes something special for NB? Its more likely NB buys it in bulk from Briess.

Did the DME come from Northern Brewer?

 

[BruceH]

I found this on an old Northern Brewer Forum page:

"Maillard Malts is proud to carry products from Briess Malt and Ingredient Co, in Chilton Wisconsin."

Maybe Briess makes something special for NB? Its more likely NB buys it in bulk from Briess.

Did the DME come from Northern Brewer?

Thank you for that! I don't normally buy LME or from NB but they sent me a coupon. 20% off and free shipping. I went around the site and found the LME at what I though was a good price shipped.

 

[jekeane]

Its all the same. As long as your expiration dates are fine you are golden.

 

[Steveruch]

I found this on an old Northern Brewer Forum page:

"Maillard Malts is proud to carry products from Briess Malt and Ingredient Co, in Chilton Wisconsin."

Maybe Briess makes something special for NB?

Williams has some lme made just for them by Briess.

 

[ncbrewer]

Williams has some lme made just for them by Briess.

Williams Brewing recently told me theirs is made in California. Briess is made in the Midwest according to their website. I wonder if the supplier changes from time to time. This might be true of other brands.

 

[BruceH]

Something I didn't know about but maybe everyone else does? Malliard Malts is a trademark of Northern Brewer. https://trademarks.justia.com/861/10/maillard-86110708.html

Now it's making sense. Northern Brewer wants to brand someone else's product. Branding, one of those things I really dislike.

 

[Calder]

NB gets it's LME from Briess and sells it under the name of Maillard. If you want to know the spec on a Maillard LME, go check the Briess website.

Selling the malt under their own name would give them the option to change Suppliers, if they had issues with Briess.