Celebrating The Swaen with LD Carlson Company
The Swaen means different things to different people. Some have built a relationship with us that goes well beyond business. So we decided to ask them directly. This is the …
pH control with malt: a natural approach to better brewing
pH control with malt is one of the most effective ways to improve your brewing process. Mash pH influences enzyme activity, extract efficiency, flavour stability, and even beer clarity. Get …
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Customer Service Employee vacancy
No day is the same. Customers satisfied, transport on track and malt in the right place. As a Customer Service Employee at The Swaen, you’re the link between our customers, …
Scientific brewing – how malt analysis became standard practice
As we celebrate our 120th anniversary, we reflect on how scientific brewing has transformed our craft since 1906. In those early days, brewing was guided primarily by experience, intuition and …
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Celebrating The Swaen with Justin Bakker
Some people have a special connection with The Swaen. That is why we went out and asked what they had to share. In a series of interviews, you get to …
Improving foam stability with malt: building a better head
Improving foam stability with malt is an important part of brewing great beer. A stable, creamy head enhances aroma, improves visual appeal, and contributes to the overall drinking experience. When …
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Reading a malt COA – line by line through a Swaen© Pilsner COA
A Certificate of Analysis arrives with every bag of malt. Most brewers glance at extract, check the colour, and move on. They are leaving most of the information on the …
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Crop update August 2026 – harvest in review
Crop update August 2026: the harvest is now in across the Netherlands, France, the UK and Denmark. Our July update flagged the heatwaves rolling across Europe as combines started on winter cereals …
10 myths about malt and beer – debunked by 120 years of experience
Beer may appear simple, but many long-held assumptions about malt and brewing do not hold up under closer scrutiny. Drawing on more than a century of malting experience, we take …
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Choosing the right caramel malt: temperature, technique, and the full range
The right caramel malt can define the character of your beer. From subtle sweetness to deep colour and rich mouthfeel, caramel malts shape both flavour and structure. Used well, they …
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