Tariff FAQ: What You Need to Know

Updated February 13, 2026

The brewing industry continues to face real and sustained pressure. That said, when cost relief is available, our priority is to pass those savings directly on to you. Our commitment is clear: to be a dependable, long-term, transparent partner you can count on.

Effective February 13, 2026, pricing on domestic malt brands, Rahr and Gambrinus, will be reduced, as a direct result of the barley crop and cost efficiencies achieved by our internal freight teams to support your business.

We have also been working hard with our international supply partners.  With improved tariff alignment and reduced ocean freight costs, pricing on most imported malts has decreased, with others holding steady. As always, pricing will continue to reflect changes in tariffs or logistics costs as inventory is replenished.

We encourage you to connect with your RahrBSG sales manager or account representative to review how these updates may benefit your business, our team is ready to assist.

Thank you for your business and the trust you place in us.

In April 2025 RahrBSG and our family-owned maltsters – Rahr Malting Co., Gambrinus Malting, Weyermann®, Simpsons Malt, and Mouterij Dingemans – committed to jointly absorbing the cost of tariffs on these products at the current rate of 10% through the remainder of 2025. 

However, a new, higher rate of 15% on products from the European Union was announced in late July and goes into effect on August 1, 2025.

We are still evaluating how this will affect pricing across our catalog – more information will be coming soon.

In any scenario, our goal remains the same: to be a steady, reliable partner for your business.

Recent changes to trade policy have introduced new or increased tariffs on certain imported goods, including brewing ingredients such as malts, hops, yeast, and brewing aids. These adjustments are part of broader economic measures, but we’re working hard to shield our customers from unnecessary impact. We have maintained pre-tariff pricing for as long as stock levels have allowed.  Beginning June 19, 2025, select product prices will be adjusted to reflect the current import tariff rates.

Exempt from Tariffs:  

• Malts from Rahr or Gambrinus
  Rahr and Gambrinus products are grown in the US and Canada, and malted in Minnesota, Alberta, and British Columbia, making these products exempt from tariffs under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly “NAFTA.”

• Malts from Weyermann®, Simpsons Malt, and Mouterij Dingemans
  Although these products originate from the European Union and the United Kingdom, these family-owned maltsters made the decision to share in covering the cost of tariffs. Together, we’re committed to price stability and, as partners, will absorb the current 10% tariff on these imported malt brands through the end of 2025.
• Domestic hops (U.S. grown varieties) will not be subject to increased pricing due to tariffs.

Impacted by Tariffs (Effective June 19, 2025):

• Crisp and Malting Company of Ireland 
  These malts are sourced from the United Kingdom and European Union and will be subject to increased pricing due to applicable tariffs.

• Hops from New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and the UK will be subject to increased pricing due to applicable tariffs.

• Brewing Aids and Yeast Products sourced from the UK or Europe will be subject to increased pricing due to applicable tariffs.