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!
Jos Haeck – Malt Master
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
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 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.
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
Our recent blogs
- The Code of Hammurabi – ancient laws, beer, and everyday life
When we think of laws, we often imagine modern courts, lawyers, and written codes. But the roots of legal systems go back thousands of years. One of the earliest and …Read more “The Code of Hammurabi – ancient laws, beer, and everyday life”
- How inventor Daniel Wheeler revolutionised malting
Malting has been a craft for thousands of years. Brewers long relied on it, often without fully understanding what the process involved. The principle, however, has hardly changed: grain is …Read more “How inventor Daniel Wheeler revolutionised malting”
- Measuring beer colour: Lovibond, SRM and EBC
Colour is one of the first things you notice in a beer. But how do you measure it in a consistent way? Over the years, brewers and maltsters have developed …
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!
