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Steeped in history, We’ve been malting since the late 1600s.
See how French & Jupps evolved alongside key global events over the past 300 years
At the Maltings, we have a stunning collection of artefacts and antiques from our past.
by 1689
The Jupp family were farmers and maltsters on the South Downs in West Sussex.
1810
The Jupp family commence malting operations at a malt house on the River Thames at Kew Bridge, London, England. Establishing French and Jupps as Great Britain’s oldest maltster, surpassing Warminster Maltings in Wiltshire by 45 years.
IN THE USA ~ Following extensive damage during the 1812 War, President James Madison commences a three year re-build of The White House to restore it to the magnificent building we know today.
INVENTION ~ A British inventor, Daniel Wheeler invented a device for roasting malt and kilning. This new and improved method introduced a rotating drum, which replaced the perforated floor kiln, preventing the malt from being exposed to the kiln’s fire. Thus maltsters could now control the flavour and colour of malts with more precision.
The Jupp family leased a malt house at the Strand on the Green, by the Thames at Kew Bridge.
They also operated Jupps Wharf at the end of the Grand Union canal. There was further expansion with a least one malthouse, No 45, at Strand on the Green, Chiswick and so further east along the Thames towards central London.
This was acquired through William Jupp, the younger marrying Elizabeth Saunders in 1826. She was the daughter of Charles Saunders who had inherited the maltings from his father John Saunders.
In 1864 William Jupp bought at auction a freehold malthouse on either side of the River Lea in Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire.
One was River Mead Maltings on the Stanstead St Margarets side of the river, just behind the Jolly Fisherman pub and the other was the Rose and Crown maltings on the opposite side of the river, which is still in use today.
The sale notice indicates that the floor maltings had a steeping capacity of 56 quarters every eight days. It also had a wharf on the navigable river Lea. This meant that the malt produced could easily be shipped down to London by barge. It was also with 200 yards of St Margarets Station which would also have provided direct access to London’s Liverpool Street station.
The Maltings was auctioned in 1864 at the Saracen’s Head Inn on Ware High Street (a neighbouring town)
1867
By this date roasted malt or patent malt were governed by the Roasted Malt Act (5 Vic c 30 (1842)). This provided that only those who were licensed could make roasted malt. There were strict regulations as to the site of the premises and not that many could comply with these, so not many entered the business. Of course, this made such production more or less a monopoly, and therefore profitable for those so licensed. This would have been an important strategic move by French and Jupps. The Act was only repealed when the Malt Tax was repealed in 1880.
1881
George Harman Jupp takes over the running of the business in 1881. French and Jupps now employs 66 men.
1914
Claude Jupp becomes Chairman. In the early 1900’s Claude was the ‘fastest man’ in England over the new distance of 220 yards, winning the 1906 National Championships in a time of 22.6 seconds
1964
1968
Photo: Left – Claude Jupp , Right – Ronnie Jupp
Mr Ronnie Jupp became chairman after taking over from his father, Claude.
2000
2010
Always ready to roll up his sleeves throughout his 60 dedicated years of employment, Guy Horlock retires as Chairman after transforming the business to ensure its long-lasting legacy
2020
Photo: Left – Paul King (MD) , Right – David Jupp (Chairman)
David Jupp retires as Managing Director and continues over 330 year of family involvement by becoming the new Chairman of French & Jupps.
2024
French & Jupps is awarded the “Most Improved” supplier by partner Muntons Malt sustainability programme. The programme was launched in 2022 by Procurement Manager Sarah Phillips “to increase the support of our supplier base in achieving our sustainability goals.”
We’d love to become part of your journey and for you to become part of our story.
If you are looking to create your project using the finest malt with beautiful flavours and aromas, please get in touch,
French & Jupps Ltd, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Herts, SG12 8HG
Registered Company No. 00165116
To learn about the journey from field to glass and more detailed explanation of the malting process click below.
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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
