Black IPA recipe
A Black IPA recipe is all about contrast. You want the bold hop character of an IPA, layered over a dark malt base without tipping into harsh roast. Get it …
Celebrating The Swaen with Dickies Brewing
Some people have a special bond with The Swaen. That’s why we asked around to see what they had to tell. In a series of interviews you will get to …
Dextrin vs caramel malt – Two different ways to build body and foam
In modern brewing, body and foam stability are no longer side effects – they are design choices. Brewers today are constantly balancing. Drinkability versus fullness. Attenuation against mouthfeel. Structure as …
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Dutch Table Beer recipe
In 2026 we are celebrating our 120th anniversary. What could be more fitting than drinking a beer from that period? Not literally, of course. That beer would be far beyond …
Celebrating The Swaen with Jos Haeck
Some people have a special bond with The Swaen. That’s why we asked around to see what they had to tell. In a series of interviews you will get to …
Irish Dry Stout recipe
Our Irish Dry Stout recipe honours a classic style known for its roasty, slightly bitter character and smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Traditionally dark and low in alcohol, it balances the bold …
Brewing, bartering and brotherhood: life at brewery De Zwaan in 1906
Brewery De Zwaan was built in 1906 by the family Buysrogge (who also had a coal trade and were inland waterway skippers) and Alois Adriaansens (who had a stone trade …
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Brewing pale Hazy IPA? Start with your base malt.
The trend within Hazy IPAs is shifting increasingly towards lighter, fresher and more drinkable expressions – with a pale colour, soft body and maximum hop expression. One key factor that …
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Digital Sales Pioneer – market analysis & AI internship vacancy
The Swaen is an international leader in the malting industry. To strengthen our position, we’re looking for an ambitious Digital Sales Pioneer intern to help us develop the sales strategy …
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Different names: from De Zwaan to The Swaen
As we celebrate our 120th anniversary, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on our rich and colourful history. Over the decades, our company has carried several different names, …
