Caramel malts
Caramel malts have come a long way, but their roots go back to traditional kilning techniques. Brewers once covered kilns with tarpaulins to trap moisture while heating green malt to …
Caramel malts have come a long way, but their roots go back to traditional kilning techniques. Brewers once covered kilns with tarpaulins to trap moisture while heating green malt to …
Dutch Pale Ale malt is a true Dutch product, made entirely from local barley. This time, we bring you an authentic and traditional Dutch Kuyt recipe recipe. Although Belgian brewers …
Dutch Pale Ale barley has flourished in the Netherlands, a country shaped by its greatest ally and most relentless foe: the sea. While the waters enabled Dutch trade to thrive, …
Before we talk about our Irish Stout recipe, let’s dive into history. The term Stout first appeared in the late 1600s as a term for stronger beers. These beers stood …
We often receive questions about the difference between Swaen Ale vs. Swaen Dutch Pale Ale. The short answer is origin, but there’s much more to it than that. Similarities between …
We create high quality malts, but this blog is about other components. The use of ingredients for spicing beer is as old as brewing itself. Many believe the first beer …
Porters emerged as a bold response to the lighter pale ales. Dockworkers and street porters in England quickly embraced the style, making it the beer of the working class in …
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 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 – …
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 …