Green Swaen© Distilling
Biological raw material for your excellent spirits.
Description
Green Swaen© Distilling is the ultimate organic base malt for all distilling applications, delivering both efficiency and exceptional performance. Crafted from high-quality organic barley, this malt ensures a clean, natural foundation for producing premium spirits such as whisky, genever, and other grain-based distillates.
What sets Green Swaen© Distilling apart is its high enzymatic power. Thanks to careful processing and controlled curing at a maximum temperature of 70-75°C, this malt retains an exceptionally strong enzyme activity. This makes it highly effective at breaking down starches into fermentable sugars, ensuring a fast, efficient, and complete conversion during the mashing process.
Designed for ease of use, this malt can be effortlessly mashed using a single-temperature infusion, simplifying the process while maximising efficiency. Its reliable performance means distillers can achieve consistent, high-quality results with minimal effort, allowing for smooth production workflows and predictable fermentation outcomes.
Whether you are producing a bold whisky, a refined genever, or a unique signature spirit, Green Swaen© Distilling provides a strong, enzymatic foundation that supports excellent yield, clean flavours, and a well-rounded spirit. If you’re looking for an organic distilling malt that combines power, versatility, and ease of use, this is the malt for you.
Usage
Single malt whisky, Grain whisky, Gin, Jenever, Vodka, Eau de vie.
Quick facts
Raw material: Barley
Product: Kilned malt
Use: Up to 100%
Filtration: Normal
EBC: 3 – 4
Lovibond: 1.7 – 2.2
Typical analysis
| Parameter | Unit | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | % | – | 5.5 |
| Extract (dry basis) | % | 81.5 | – |
| Total protein | % | – | 10.5 |
| Soluble protein | % | 4.5 | – |
| Kolbach index | % | 43 | – |
| Hartong 45° | % | 38 | – |
| Viscosity | mPa.s | – | 1.5 |
| Beta glucans | mg/l | – | 100 |
| pH | – | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Diastatic power | WK | 300 | – |
| Friability | % | 85 | – |
| Glassiness (whole grains) | % | – | 2 |
| NDMA | ppb | – | 2.5 |
| Saccharification | Minutes | 10 | |
| Calibration: – above 2.5 mm | % | 90 | – |
| Calibration: – rejected | % | – | 1 |
| AAL | % | 81 | – |
Flavour palette
Blogs and recipes
How to store malt
Malt retains its enzymatic power for several years when stored correctly. The Swaen ensures a long shelf life through a specialised process. As a result, brewers can always rely on consistent quality.
Production of distilling malt
During the production of distilling malt, understanding the distilling process is essential to delivering the best quality. This blog focuses on single malt distilling, as wort preparation for grain distilling is more complex.
Organic malt
In recent years, the brewing industry has shifted towards sustainability and natural ingredients. In this evolving landscape, organic malts have emerged as a cornerstone of eco‐conscious brewing.
Brochure
Download our latest brochure to discover everything you need to know about The Swaen and our premium malts. In it, you will more information about our passionate team, our unique roasting and kilning processes, and the exceptional qualities of our malts. Furthermore, you will learn how our dedication to craftsmanship and quality control ensures top-tier ingredients for brewers worldwide. Whether you are new to brewing or an experienced professional, our brochure offers valuable insights into our products and processes.
Product list
Take a look at our product list for a complete overview of our specialty and base malts. This handy guide provides essential details, including flavour profiles, recommended usage, and pricing. Moreover, it allows you to quickly compare different malt types, helping you select the perfect one for your brewing needs. Since we understand that efficiency is key, we have designed our product list to be clear, concise, and easy to navigate.
Certificates
At The Swaen, we strive to meet the highest industry standards to guarantee superior quality. Because of this commitment, independent auditors regularly inspect our malthouse to ensure full compliance with strict safety and production regulations. Additionally, we work closely with leading industry partners and hold several internationally recognised certifications. If you would like more information about our credentials, you can find all our certificates here.
Storage and shelf life
To maintain peak quality and flavour, proper storage is essential. Therefore, we recommend keeping our malt in a cool, dry, and pest-free environment with temperatures below 20°C (68°F). High humidity can negatively affect freshness, so it is important to store malt in a controlled setting. Depending on the type of malt, it is best used within 6 to 18 months from the manufacturing date. However, each bag includes a Best Before date to ensure optimal usage.
All our malts conform to EU and international regulations. Furthermore, we transport them exclusively via GMP-certified carriers to guarantee the highest standards in safety and hygiene. Please keep in mind that improperly stored malts may lose freshness and flavour more quickly.
Packaging solutions
To accommodate various brewing needs, we offer flexible packaging solutions:
- 25kg bags – Ideal for small-batch brewing and craft beer production.
- Big bags (up to 1,200kg) – Suitable for larger breweries and more frequent use.
- Liner bags in containers – Perfect for international shipping and long-distance transport.
- Bulk transport by truck – The best option for high-volume production and efficiency.
If you are unsure which packaging suits your needs best or need more information, we are happy to advise you. Get in touch with us to explore the best solution for your brewery!
