The legend of King Gambrinus
Every year on April 11, beer lovers raise a glass to King Gambrinus, the so-called patron saint of beer. But here’s the twist – he was never a saint or …
Every year on April 11, beer lovers raise a glass to King Gambrinus, the so-called patron saint of beer. But here’s the twist – he was never a saint or …
It remains unclear when rotating drum roasting became popular among specialty maltsters. However, today it is the most widely used and safest method for producing caramelised and roasted malt and …
You may have already read our latest article about caramel malts. To build on that knowledge, this month’s recipe focuses on a traditional English-style ale. Since this Best Bitter recipe …
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. Although Belgian brewers heavily …
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 …