As we step into the new year, our Food Innovation Lab is pleased to introduce a celebratory and comforting Prototype of the Month, our Malt Butter Beer.

This concept is created through the combination of two instant components: an Instant Malt Butter Beer base and an Instant Malty Cream topping. Together, they form a smooth, fizzy malt beverage finished with a soft, creamy foam, delivering both visual appeal and indulgent mouthfeel in one easy-to-prepare drink.

Designed with convenience and flexibility in mind, this prototype is suitable for cafés, seasonal menus, and instant beverage applications.

How the Concept Comes Together

Instant Malt Butter Beer (Beverage Base)

The foundation of this prototype is a refreshing, malt-based fizzy drink. Formulated for instant preparation, it delivers a smooth malt profile that feels comforting yet light, making it ideal for celebratory or seasonal beverage concepts.

Instant Malty Cream (Foam Topping)

The beverage is completed with a soft, malty cream foam that sits on top, enhancing both texture and flavour. This instant cream component helps differentiate the drink visually while adding a pleasant, rounded mouthfeel.

When combined, these two elements create the full Malt Butter Beer experience — a balanced blend of fizz, malt warmth, and creamy indulgence.

By separating the beverage into two instant components, this concept offers:

• Ease of preparation with no complex processing

• Flexible application for cafés, home use, and seasonal menus

• Clear sensory differentiation through layered texture and flavour

It demonstrates how malt-based solutions can be used creatively to transform simple drink formats into engaging, celebratory experiences.