Sharing malt knowledge: a CRAFT College recap
Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting a CRAFT College at The Swaen. A group of passionate brewers joined us for a day of learning. Throughout the day, we explored …
From field to pint: the story of “Gerse Gerst” at NIBEM Chain Day
During this year’s NIBEM Chain Day, part of the Week van het Nederlands Bier, The Swaen had the honour of sharing the story behind Gerse Gerst – a local barley …
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Ko Leenknegt – A heartwarming visit to The Swaen
Ko Leenknegt, now more than a name. Some moments find you – you don’t always go looking for them. Just a few weeks ago, 85-year-old Jean from Canada and her …
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Brewery Quattro Venti IPA wins a gold medal
At The Swaen, we’re excited to share some fantastic news. Our loyal customer, Birrificio Quattro Venti, has struck gold once more. Their brewery Quattro Venti IPA claimed the top prize …
Product highlight – Swaen© Munich Light
Welcome to our product highlight – Swaen© Munich Light. As the foundation of many iconic beers, this malt enhances body, head retention, and aroma, making it essential for brewers looking …
Gijs Troost named Brewer of the Year at CRAFT Awards 2025
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 2025 brewing day
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 …
Vacancy for Technical Service Engineer
Breakdown on the production line? You, as a Technical Service Engineer, will solve it! Performing maintenance, making improvement proposals and being the linchpin between Production and Technical Department. The Technical …
Dutch Laureate barley malt: the perfect base for Whisky or Gin
In the world of craft spirits, the choice of raw materials is crucial. But one ingredient stands out for distillers of whisky and gin: Laureate barley malt, grown on Dutch …
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Vacancy for Electrician
Are you not afraid of a little tension? That’s good to hear, because we have a vacancy for an electrician for our Technical Department. Fixing breakdowns, carrying out repairs and …
