You might think there are only two main ingredients in The Swaen malts. But beside the very best barley and the purest water, we also have a secret ingredient – the talent of our people. They bring together the art and science of malting.
The art of malting and roasting
Crafting a distinctive, quality malt takes more than just our advanced infrastructure and modern production techniques. You need a human touch. That is why our Malt Master brings out the rich and complex flavours of every grain of barley, wheat, rye and oat. He blends the traditional art of malting with the latest in innovations, ensuring that every stage of the malting and roasting process is impeccably executed.
The science of malting
The Swaen uses a unique Lausmann germination system and probably the greenest kiln and state-of-the-art Probat roasting technology. These factors guarantee consistently high-quality malt. We follow the principles of HACCP, Halal and GMO-Free.
Quality
The Swaen values quality. That’s why we invest in extensive testing in our laboratory, and thoroughly clean our product. But we do much more.
The journey of malt
Are you curious about how our malt is made? Our malting process is no secret. So if you want to know all the ins and outs of our industry, keep on reading.
Our advanced roaster
Since 1906 The Swaen has been investing in the latest techniques and production methodologies. Our specialty malts rely on a state-of-the-art drum roaster.
Farmers
The Swaen – and any other malthouse – is nothing without raw product. That is why we have contacts all over the world to ensure the best grain, including local farmers from the southwest of the Netherlands.
Growing The Swaen
Since 2001 our malt house in Kloosterzande connects with local top growers. The aim of this cooperation is the improvement of barley crop and creating an optimal chain structure. From this collaboration evolved Growing The Swaen, that focuses on sustainable agriculture.
Sustainability
The Swaen is always trying to improve. Sustainability and the environment is high on our agenda. We are working with large network in our region, to keep our focus clear for the next steps The Swaen is going to take.
Truly green malt
We make green malt in more than one way. With a state-of-the-art kiln and our advanced Probat roasting facility, we have achieved substantial reductions in CO2, NOX, noise, and odour emissions, along with a remarkable decrease of more then 50% in energy consumption.
