The legend of King Gambrinus
Every year on April 11, beer lovers toast to the legendary beer king Gambrinus (or Cambrinus), also known as the patron saint of beer. Unfortunately, he was no saint or …
Every year on April 11, beer lovers toast to the legendary beer king Gambrinus (or Cambrinus), also known as the patron saint of beer. Unfortunately, he was no saint or …
It is not clear when roasting in rotating drums became popular with special maltsters. Nowadays, it is the most used and safest machinery to make roasted and caramelised malts and …
You may have already read our latest article about crystal malts. To keep the focus on these malts the recipe of this month is a traditional English style ale, that …
Historically, caramel malts were produced from green malt in a kiln covered with a tarpaulin. The tarpaulin reduced evaporation as the kiln was heated to perhaps 60°C to 75°C and …
Dutch Pale Ale malt is a real Dutch product, made 100% from local barley. This time we bring you an original and traditional Dutch beer recipe. Although the beer consumption …
The Netherlands is a country defined by its greatest partner and most fearful enemy: the sea. Historically, it made us an important trading country, with an impressive fleet, but at …
The expression Stout was first mentioned in the late 1600’s as a synonym of strong beers, with a fuller body and mouthfeel, and often a higher ABV. Back then there …
We often get questions about the difference between Swaen Ale and Swaen Dutch Pale Ale. The quick answer would be the origin, but there is more to it than that. …
The use of ingredients to enhance the taste of beer is as old as its history. In general it is believed that the first beer was made or “discovered” by …
Porters have been created as an answer to the lighter pale ales. They became very popular among porters who worked at docks and streets of England, and quickly turned into …