Malt liquors and malt

CPC v2.1 Code: 243

About malt liquors and malt

cpc code 243 covers the production of malt liquors and malt, a critical component of the brewing and distilling industries. Malt is a key ingredient in the production of beer, whiskey, and other alcoholic beverages, making this industry an essential part of the broader food and beverage manufacturing sector. The malt liquors and malt industry plays a significant role in the economy, contributing to employment, tax revenue, and the availability of popular consumer products.

Production process

The production of malt liquors and malt involves several key steps. First, grains such as barley, wheat, or rye are steeped in water and allowed to germinate, a process known as malting. This converts the starches in the grains into fermentable sugars. The malted grains are then dried, roasted, and milled to produce malt. For malt liquors, the malt is combined with water, hops, and yeast, and then fermented and aged to produce the final beverage.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the malt liquors and malt industry include grains such as barley, wheat, and rye, as well as water, hops, and yeast. Specialized equipment such as malting drums, milling machinery, and fermentation tanks are also essential for the production process. Energy sources, such as electricity and natural gas, are required to power the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the malt liquors and malt industry are malt, which is used in the production of 112 Beverages, and malt liquors, which are a type of alcoholic beverage. The malt produced by this industry is also used in the production of 311 Food manufacturing products, such as breakfast cereals and baked goods.

Family tree for malt liquors and malt

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2'>2: Food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/24'>24: Beverages</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/243'>243: Malt liquors and malt</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/241'>241: Ethyl alcohol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/242'>242: Wines</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/244'>244: Soft drinks; bottled mineral waters</a>"]

    C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2431'>2431: Beer made from malt</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2432'>2432: Malt, whether or not roasted</a>"]


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