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Riverbend Malt House

Asheville, US · Founded 2017 · North Carolina corporation

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Riverbend Malt is a craft malthouse that sources grain from small family farms in the Southeastern United States and produces floor-malted and pneumatically produced malts, including custom malts, for craft brewers and artisan distillers. It emphasizes local sourcing and regional flavor through partnerships with family farms.

Founders & leadership

Riverbend Malt House was founded in 2017 by BRIAN SIMPSON and Brent Manning.

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BRIAN SIMPSONFounder and CEO
BMBrent Manning
Brent ManningCo-Founder/Chief Strategy Officer2011–2026Brent Manning founded Riverbend Malt House, a craft malthouse sourcing grain from regional family farms in the Southeast, and later co-founded the Craft Maltsters Guild; he currently serves as VP of Sales and Marketing at Citizen Vinyl, a North Carolina vinyl pressing facility.
WSW. SCOTT HICKMAN
W. SCOTT HICKMANChairman2024–2025

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.2M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2017–2020

▶$566.4KraisedSep 2020 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tom MaherDirector
  • Steve MillerDirector
  • Brian SimpsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tom OreckDirector
  • Brent ManningExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott HickmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rich LozyniakDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$566.4K
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Aug 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, North Carolina, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.6MraisedSep 2018 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • BRENT MANNINGDirector
  • BRIAN SIMPSONDirector
  • W. SCOTT HICKMANExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$1.6M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Sep 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, North Carolina, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MofferedFeb 2017 · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • BRENT MANNINGDirector
  • BRIAN SIMPSONDirector
  • W. SCOTT HICKMANExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3M
Minimum investment
$50K
Incorporated
Corporation, North Carolina, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Riverbend Malt House do?
Riverbend Malt is a craft malthouse that sources grain from small family farms in the Southeastern United States and produces floor-malted and pneumatically produced malts, including custom malts, for craft brewers and artisan distillers. It emphasizes local sourcing and regional flavor through partnerships with family farms.
Who founded Riverbend Malt House?
Riverbend Malt House was founded by BRIAN SIMPSON, Brent Manning in 2017.
How much funding has Riverbend Malt House raised?
Riverbend Malt House has disclosed $2.2M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Riverbend Malt House headquartered?
Riverbend Malt House is headquartered in Asheville, US.