Recipe – Kuyt
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 …
Barley – Dutch Pale Ale
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 …
Recipe – Irish Stout
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 …
Ale vs. Dutch Pale Ale malt
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. …
Spicing beer
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 …
Different Porter styles
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 …
The evolution of brown malt
The original brown malt – distinct from black malt – once had enough enzymatic power to convert sugars. Brewers used it in high percentages for Porters. However, the modern equivalent …
Porter recipe
Porter originated in London about three centuries ago, giving it a long and rich history. But where does the name come from? Well, it became especially popular among porters—workers who …
Porter vs. Stout
Even experienced beer connoisseurs struggle to distinguish between Porter vs. Stout. To be fair, these styles share many similarities, with a significant overlap. While both are dark, rich beers with …
Christmas beer recipe
During the winter holidays, many people enjoy beers with a higher alcohol content and more richness, like our Christmas beer recipe. As a result, many breweries produce unique seasonal drinks. …
