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Malt knowledge and brewing recipes

Drum Roasting

Drum roasting: the most important invention in recent malt history

by Timothy van DammeMaltPosted on 06/15/202606/15/2026Comments are Disabled

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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The Story Behind Our Name

Different names: from De Zwaan to The Swaen

by Timothy van DammeHistoryPosted on 06/12/202606/12/2026Comments are Disabled

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, …

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Hazy IPA recipe

Hazy IPA recipe

by Timothy van DammeRecipesPosted on 06/09/202606/11/2026Comments are Disabled

In a modern Hazy IPA recipe, body is not just a nice-to-have – it’s the backbone that carries hop intensity and defines drinkability. Juicy aromatics and soft bitterness need a …

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Wouter

Celebrating The Swaen with Wouter De Sutter

by Timothy van DammeHistoryPosted on 05/26/202606/11/2026Comments are Disabled

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 …

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Quality

The science of consistent quality

by Timothy van DammeCompanyPosted on 05/19/202606/11/2026Comments are Disabled

At The Swaen, we believe that while malting is a craft, the bridge between a raw harvest and a consistent, premium product is built on the rigor of our Quality …

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The story behind our name

The story behind our name: what The Swaen symbolises

by Timothy van DammeHistoryPosted on 05/17/202606/11/2026Comments are Disabled

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 …

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Body Vs Fermentability

Dextrin malt – How to build fullness without increasing alcohol

by Timothy van DammeBrewingPosted on 05/12/202606/11/2026Comments are Disabled

In modern brewing, balance is everything. Brewers want beers that feel full and satisfying, yet remain highly drinkable. That balance often comes down to one key relationship: body versus fermentability. …

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Pilsner

Pilsner recipe

by Timothy van DammeRecipesPosted on 05/11/202606/11/2026Comments are Disabled

In modern brewing, body and foam stability are no longer by-products of a recipe – they are design parameters. As brewers push for greater drinkability, lower alcohol, and cleaner flavour …

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Non-alcoholic Beer

Non-alcoholic Beer recipe

by Timothy van DammeRecipesPosted on 05/04/202606/11/2026Comments are Disabled

In our Non-alcoholic Beer recipe, we create a copper version with floral and spicy notes. With our newly available Platinum Swaen© Dextrin and Chit malt. The base is set for …

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Black IPA

Black IPA recipe

by Timothy van DammeRecipesPosted on 04/28/202606/11/2026Comments are Disabled

A Black IPA recipe is all about contrast. You want the bold hop character of an IPA, layered over a dark malt base without tipping into harsh roast. Get it …

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