This year, The Swaen celebrates 120 years of malting tradition. It’s a milestone that invites us to reflect not only on our heritage, but also on the innovations that have …
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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, …
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 …
Our story starts in 1906 with the establishment of brewery De Zwaan. Honouring history while emphasising global ambitions, we are now known as The Swaen. Now – 120 years later …
Read more “The story behind our name: what The Swaen symbolises”
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 …
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 …
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 …
Read more “Brewing, bartering and brotherhood: life at brewery De Zwaan in 1906”
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 …
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 …
Read more “Beer Geeks Beat ALS 2026 brew day – Brewing together, fighting together”
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 …
