Brewing with cereal flakes
Brewers use cereal flakes grains for many reasons. Some enhance specific flavours, while others affect colour, clarity, or fermentable sugar levels. Depending on the beer style, you can choose from …
How to store malt
Malt retains its enzymatic power for several years when stored correctly. The Swaen ensures a long shelf life through a specialised process. As a result, brewers can always rely on …
Altbier recipe
Altbier is a top-fermented, amber, lagered beer, traditionally brewed in Westphalia, mainly in Düsseldorf. The name “Alt” (meaning “old”) refers to the historical brewing method when ale yeast dominated. Check …
The history of IPA
In recent decades, IPA has surged in popularity, becoming the world’s most exciting and beloved beer style. But how did this transformation happen? Let’s dive into the history of IPA …
American Amber Ale recipe
While the world continues to embrace APAs and IPAs, we sometimes overlook another style born from the American craft beer revolution. This American Amber Ale recipe, a variation of American …
Brewery De Zwaan
It’s time for a real throwback. Our company started in 1906, long before we became known for our varied range of specialty malts. Back then, De Zwaan was a brewery, …
On the road – United States
During the CraftBrewer Conference 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee, we took the opportunity to reconnect with our American distributor, L.D. Carlson. Our primary goal was to offer technical and commercial support. …
Is sour the new IPA?
In recent years, sour beers have gained immense popularity among beer lovers. However, these aren’t just beers with accidental acidity caused by brewing or packaging mistakes. Instead, they showcase carefully …
Moving to canned beer
For decades, consumers mostly bought beer in bottles. Cans were often linked to budget brands and mass production. However, times have changed! More and more breweries are switching to aluminium …
