Our range of speciality caramel malts, also known as crystal malts, is branded Gold Swaen© malts. These malts are carefully saccharified and then caramelised to develop complex flavours, ranging from soft toffee to rich, dark caramel. Thanks to our unique drum roasting process, Gold Swaen© malts contribute fuller body, enhanced mouthfeel, and improved foam stability to your beer. They are available in an extensive colour spectrum – from very light (10 EBC/4ºL) to very dark (450 EBC/170ºL) – each offering a distinctive flavour profile.
The production of caramel malt begins with the saccharification and caramelisation of green malt, which we produce in our Lausmann germination avenue. At The Swaen, we use a state-of-the-art Probat drum roaster. This highly dynamic process continuously rotates the drum while internal blades ensure every kernel is mixed evenly. The result is perfect – creating caramelised Gold Swaen© malts that are consistent, flavourful, and ready to elevate a wide range of beer styles.
Gold Swaen© Light
Gold Swaen© Light malt adds a gentle sweetness with rich malty flavours and soft toffee notes, enhancing the overall taste profile of your beer. In addition, it intensifies body and smoothness, and supports head formation and retention.
Gold Swaen© Hell
Gold Swaen© Hell malt adds a delicate caramel-sweet aroma and a warm golden hue to your beer. Its subtle flavour enhances the overall balance, making each sip smooth and enjoyable. Beyond aroma and colour, it contributes to a remarkable mouthfeel.
Gold Swaen© Belge
Gold Swaen© Belge malt is the ideal choice for brewing traditional Belgian styles. It enhances head retention, lifts aroma, and contributes to a fuller, rounder body, giving your beer a classic Belgian character. This malt adds both elegance and balance.
Gold Swaen© Red
Gold Swaen© Red malt enriches your beer with a deep, warm red colour that instantly stands out. Its vibrant hue makes it a perfect choice for red ales and other styles where colour plays a key role. It enhances the experience by adding flavour and body.
Gold Swaen© Amber
Gold Swaen© Amber malt stands out for its richer colour and deeper flavour profile compared to its lighter counterpart. With warmth and depth, this malt delivers distinct notes of toffee, rich caramel, and subtle roasted undertones.
Gold Swaen© Munich Light
Gold Swaen© Munich Light malt is an excellent choice to enhance caramel and malt aromas. Its warm reddish shine immediately enriches the appearance, while contributing to head formation and retention. This malt delivers a full, rounded flavour profile.
Gold Swaen© Classic
Gold Swaen© Classic malt delivers an intense caramel aroma and a full, rounded flavour, with rich notes of strong caramel and toffee. Its robust character adds complexity, making every sip memorable. It’s an excellent choice for dark festival beers.
Gold Swaen© Munich Dark
Gold Swaen© Munich Dark malt adds a warm reddish shine to your beer while delivering a smooth, rounded flavour profile. Rich notes of caramel take centre stage, supported by delicate hints of roasted grain. This malt brings a bolder character.
Gold Swaen© Brown Light
Gold Swaen© Brown Light malt enhances your beer with great body and a smooth, rounded mouthfeel, while adding a warm bronze shine. It also supports head formation and retention, ensuring your brew not only tastes great but looks inviting too.
Gold Swaen© Brown
Gold Swaen© Brown malt offers a deeper bronze. Its flavour profile combines subtle caramel notes with a more intense biscuit character, adding both warmth and complexity. Beyond flavour and colour, it improves body, head formation and retention.
Gold Swaen© Brown Supreme
Still not dark enough? Gold Swaen© Brown Supreme malt could be the perfect solution. It delivers an even deeper bronze shine, giving your beer a richer colour. At the same time, it intensifies biscuit aromas, adding warmth and complexity.
Gold Swaen© Aroma
Gold Swaen© Aroma malt enhances both body and smoothness while supporting head formation and retention. Its dark-reddish hue adds visual appeal, giving your beer a warm look. More than just colour, it acts as a true spice for your brew.
Gold Swaen© Wheat Light
Gold Swaen© Wheat Light malt brings mild, inviting notes of almond, biscuits, and fresh bread, making it an excellent choice for wheat beers. Because this malt is huskless, it avoids harsh bitterness while still contributing body and smoothness.
Gold Swaen© Wheat Dark
If you want your beer to be darker and fuller, Gold Swaen© Wheat Dark malt is an excellent choice. Being huskless, it adds richness without harsh bitterness, making it a versatile addition to many beer styles. This malt also enhances body and mouthfeel.
Gold Swaen© Spelt
Gold Swaen© Spelt malt is huskless, giving it a smooth, refined character without harsh bitterness. Its naturally high protein content allows it to develop a darker colour even at lower kilning temperatures, adding depth and richness to your beer.
Gold Swaen© Rye
Gold Swaen© Rye malt enhances body, mouthfeel, and head retention, making it a valuable addition. Even in small quantities, it improves the aftertaste, leaving a smooth and lingering finish. Being huskless, this malt avoids harsh bitterness.
Gold Swaen© Oat
Gold Swaen© Oat malt strengthens mouthfeel, body, and head retention, giving your beer a richer, more substantial presence. Its naturally creamy character creaes a smooth, satisfying texture that carries flavour from the first sip to the last.
