Celebrating The Swaen with Jos Haeck
Some people have a special bond with The Swaen. That’s why we asked around to see what they had to tell. In a series of interviews you will get to …
Irish Dry Stout recipe
Our Irish Dry Stout recipe honours a classic style known for its roasty, slightly bitter character and smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Traditionally dark and low in alcohol, it balances the bold …
Brewing, bartering and brotherhood: life at brewery De Zwaan in 1906
Brewery De Zwaan was built in 1906 by the family Buysrogge (who also had a coal trade and were inland waterway skippers) and Alois Adriaansens (who had a stone trade …
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Brewing pale Hazy IPA? Start with your base malt.
The trend within Hazy IPAs is shifting increasingly towards lighter, fresher and more drinkable expressions – with a pale colour, soft body and maximum hop expression. One key factor that …
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Digital Sales Pioneer – market analysis & AI internship vacancy
The Swaen is an international leader in the malting industry. To strengthen our position, we’re looking for an ambitious Digital Sales Pioneer intern to help us develop the sales strategy …
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Different names: from De Zwaan to The Swaen
As we celebrate our 120th anniversary, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on our rich and colourful history. Over the decades, our company has carried several different names, …
Celebrating The Swaen with LNF
Some people have a special bond with The Swaen. That’s why we asked around to see what they had to tell. In a series of interviews you will get to …
Team Leader Roaster vacancy
Are you a Production Team Leader, working Foreman, or Senior Operator who enjoys leading a team while actively contributing to the production process? Do you want to take responsibility for …
Beer Geeks Beat ALS 2026 brew day – Brewing together, fighting together
On 16 January 2026, a wonderful day took place at Baxbier in Groningen, showing what the Dutch beer community can achieve when it comes together for a good cause. Eighty …
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Celebrating The Swaen with Ann Taalman
Some people have a special bond with The Swaen. That’s why we asked around to see what they had to tell. In a series of interviews you will get to …
