Saint Patrick’s Day
What was once a local custom, has grown to become a global phenomenon. We are talking about Saint Patrick’s Day, one of the biggest beer related festivities in the world. …
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in the world. For two weeks, everything is about beer, celebration and friendship. The festivities originated in Germany, but today they are celebrated all …
The myth of Saint Arnoldus
Beer enthusiasts have claimed several historical persons. The legend of Gambrinus is one of those stories. Another well-known patron saint is Arnold of Soissons, better known as Saint Arnoldus. Arnold …
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 …
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, …
