At the Dutch Craft Beer Conference in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the CRAFT Awards were presented for the second time. These awards not only recognise dedication, passion, and craftsmanship in the beer industry, …
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Beer Geeks Beat ALS is an initiative of the online community Beer Geeks, which celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2018. They decided it was time for something special. The idea …
With over a hundred years of craftsmanship, The Swaen has always focused on innovation and quality. On 1st April 2024, Wiebke de Groen became the new CEO of this family …
Christmas beer… The name alone reminds one of warming, herbal flavours. Yet Christmas beer is far from a defined style. The recipes are simply too diverse. And there is a …
Acidulated malt, also known as acid malt or sour malt, is a brewer’s secret weapon for precise pH control during the mashing process. Today, we’re spotlighting Platinum Swaen Sauer malt, …
Spelt malt, derived from the ancient grain spelt, has been used for thousands of years. Also known as dinkel wheat or hulled wheat, spelt (Triticum spelta) was a staple in …
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The benefits of Chit malt are endless. Chit malt, also known as Spitzmalz in German, is an under-modified malt designed to enhance foam stability. This lightly processed barley malt is …
We are excited to introduce Wouter De Sutter as the new Head of Malting. Wouter holds a degree in Industrial Biochemistry Engineering and, driven by a deep passion for learning, …
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Wiebke de Groen as our new CEO (Chief Executive Officer). With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience as a distributor of The …
Malt plays a crucial role in brewing. It provides the sugars yeast ferments into alcohol and CO2. Yet, few appreciate the evolution of malting. Let’s explore how malting evolved from …
Read more “The evolution of malting: A journey through time”
