Experience A Taste of British Malting Heritage at French & Jupps in 2026
We are delighted to share the dates for our upcoming tours in 2026, offering local residents of Stanstead Abbotts the opportunity to step inside our historic maltings.
We are delighted to share the dates for our upcoming tours in 2026, offering local residents of Stanstead Abbotts the opportunity to step inside our historic maltings.
French & Jupps Maltings, Britain’s oldest maltster established in 1689, has appointed Annabelle Degroot as its new Managing Director, effective Wednesday, 3 December 2025.
Inspired by a modern Christmas classic and Buddy the Elf’s favourite food groups, this 7% ABV seasonal stout, announced on International Stout Day, is a decadent pastry brew packed with all the festive joy you could wish for!

At this year’s SIBA BeerX, 19-20 March 2025, French & Jupps are proud to share with brewers our brand new roasted malt sample station on stand 79.

Discover how East London Brewing Co. uses base malt and roasted malts to craft their award-winning beers with Head Brewer George Boustred revealing the secrets behind both flavour and innovation.

Explore brewing insights into quality management and roasted malts with Stewart Tricker of Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewery. Discover how his 20+ years experience shapes their Kentish Ales and modern innovations, learn the secrets of malt selection, and get insights into the future of brewing, including low-alcohol trends and sustainable practices for brewing with confidence.
French & Jupps Maltings, Great Britain’s oldest maltster, is open to the public. Learn how we produce our range of handcrafted roasted malts and secure your place for a guided tour.
To learn about the journey from field to glass and more detailed explanation of the malting process click below.
Proudly delivering outstanding quality and services for centuries to come.
We pride ourselves in:
Producing the finest quality speciality malts
Providing an inspiring environment for businesses to develop and grow
Supporting the community and local youth programmes
Family owned and driven by core family values.
We are: One team, supportive, honest, respectful and care greatly about our community, local talented youth and the environment.
French & Jupps Ltd, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Herts, SG12 8HG