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 …
Celebrating The Swaen with Dickies Brewing
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 …
From floor to future – the development of malting since 1906
As we celebrate our 120-year anniversary, it’s the perfect time to look back at our history. The year 1906 was a different world for beer – and even more for …
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Haus zu Haus transport: Germany’s forgotten door-to-door freight system
In the years after the war, Germany faced a challenge. Industries needed reliable ways to move goods quickly. Railways responded with an inventive idea: Haus zu Haus transport. It promised …
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Sales Representative vacancy NE / BE
You drive commercial growth, focus on customers, and always look for new opportunities. At The Swaen – a leading malthouse with customers worldwide – you’ll have the opportunity to contribute …
From goddesses to witches – the erasure of women in brewing
For centuries, women in brewing defined how beer was made, sold, and shared. Men then erased their role and seized control. From sacred goddesses to mocked witches, women’s brewing history …
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The Code of Hammurabi – ancient laws, beer, and everyday life
When we think of laws, we often imagine modern courts, lawyers, and written codes. But the roots of legal systems go back thousands of years. One of the earliest and …
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How inventor Daniel Wheeler revolutionised malting
Malting has been a craft for thousands of years. Brewers long relied on it, often without fully understanding what the process involved. The principle, however, has hardly changed: grain is …
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Measuring beer colour: Lovibond, SRM and EBC
Colour is one of the first things you notice in a beer. But how do you measure it in a consistent way? Over the years, brewers and maltsters have developed …
Crop Update – Early outlook from the fields
As the harvest season approaches, we’re sharing our Crop Update – an early look at how this year’s barley crops are developing across the regions. Earlier this month, our CEO …
