Drum Roaster Archives

Layered roast — building dark beers without harsh bitterness

by Sven van RooijenBrewing 06/28/202606/26/2026Comments are Disabled

There is a version of every dark beer that is too harsh. The bitterness arrives early and sits at the back of the palate long after the last sip. The …

Read more “Layered roast — building dark beers without harsh bitterness”

Drum roasting: the most important invention in recent malt history

by Timothy van DammeMalt 06/15/202606/15/2026Comments are Disabled

This year, The Swaen celebrates 120 years of malting tradition. It’s a milestone that invites us to reflect not only on our heritage, but also on the innovations that have …

Read more “Drum roasting: the most important invention in recent malt history”