Welcome to The Swaen - Jos Haeck

Welcome to The Swaen

You might think there are only two main ingredients in The Swaen malts. However, beside the very best barley and the purest water, we also have a secret ingredient – the talent of our people. They indeed bring together the art and science of malting. Therefore, we welcome you to The Swaen!


Malt for beer

Malt for beer

Since more than a century our malt house has been producing premium quality malt for all types of beer. Not only crisp pale lagers, but also complex stouts, and everything between. Because we use exceptionally high quality raw materials, advanced technologies, and traditional expertise, our malts are highly desirable.

Malt for distilling

Malt for distilling

The Swaen sources the best quality barley, wheat and rye. But that is just the beginning of the process. We use advanced germination and kilning methods, and probably the most sustainable roasting system. As a result we can offer the finest quality distilling malt. Therefore, we are the ideal partner, especially for distillers.

Malt for food

Malt for food

Malt is a fundamental ingredient in many foods, in particular for a satisfying taste and texture. Yet to achieve the best results you need to use a high quality malt. That is why The Swaen is an established supplier to food manufacturers, creating and developing specialist malts that meet the specific needs of the industry.


Download The Swaen Brochure for a warm welcome

The Swaen Brochure

We welcome you to check our latest brochure, with everything you want to know about The Swaen and its products. Here you can also read about our team, our unique process and the specifics of our malts.


Our history

1906
1923
1947
1950s
1955
1960s
1965-1970
1972
1999
2013
2014
2015
2019
2022
2022
1906
1906

‘De Zwaan’ is born. Jos Buysrogge and Alois Adriaansens found their malting and brewery business, despite the devastating floods.

1923
1923

The original malting and brewery business is sold to Joos Menu, who renames the Manor house to ‘Mouternest’.

1947
1947

During wartime the copper brewing installations are removed for the weapons industry. That is why, after the war, the brewery is closed. Malting now becomes the family’s core activity.

1950s
1950s

The malting business grows and production increases to supply the growing local demand and export business.

1955
1955

The facilities and infrastructure continue to be upgraded and improved, including construction of a new silos.

1960s
1960s

The malt capacity increases to 15.000 MT per annum, and the business becomes a leading Dutch commercial Maltster.

1965-1970
1965-1970

Our malting capability is even further enhanced with the development of a new, more advanced Steeping House.

1972
1972

A new Malthouse is constructed, allowing further expansion of the export business. A peating installation is installed to tend to our distilling customers.

1999
1999

The famous Dutch brewery Royal Grolsch joins the management team, enhancing industry expertise and driving new commercial developments.

2013
2013

Malt Master Jos teams up with the de Groen family when they acquire the Malthouse in joint venture, uniting world-leading tradition and expertise.

2014
2014

Like a phoenix the company once known as De Zwaan, Mouterij Menu and Mouterij Kloosterzande is reborn as The Swaen. Our world-class malting business has a new identity, reflecting its renewed vision for the future.

2015
2015

Unique and modern malting technology is installed: a new germination system, bagging line and a state-of-the-art Probat drum roaster. This ensures our goal to keep growing in the craft beer sector.

2019
2019

With Max (CEO), Sheila (Finance Manager), Oliver (Plant Manager) and Dietrich (Project Manager) a new management team takes over.

2022
2022

Our new kiln is not just a chance to grow our capacity, but also a step towards a more sustainable future.

2024
2024

Wiebke de Groen becomes our new CEO. With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience as a distributor of The Swaen in China, she brings invaluable insights to her new role.

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Our recent blogs


Welcome to The Swaen – Some numbers

50+

different malts.

40.000

metric tons of base malt produced per year.

10.000

metric tons of specialty malt produced per year.

50+

different countries served.


One-stop-shop

Our partner Birdys is basically a one-stop-shop for all brewing supplies a brewer needs. Naturally, we guarantee the best ingredients for the best prices, fast delivery and also personal service from our customer service.

Meanwhile you can focus on what you do best… brewing!