Celebrating The Swaen with Ann Taalman
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 …
Haus zu Haus transport: Germany’s forgotten door-to-door freight system
In the years after the war, Germany faced a challenge. Industries needed reliable ways to move goods quickly. Railways responded with an inventive idea: Haus zu Haus transport. It promised …
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From goddesses to witches – the erasure of women in brewing
For centuries, women in brewing defined how beer was made, sold, and shared. Men then erased their role and seized control. From sacred goddesses to mocked witches, women’s brewing history …
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The Code of Hammurabi – ancient laws, beer, and everyday life
When we think of laws, we often imagine modern courts, lawyers, and written codes. But the roots of legal systems go back thousands of years. One of the earliest and …
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Ko Leenknegt – A heartwarming visit to The Swaen
Ko Leenknegt, now more than a name. Some moments find you – you don’t always go looking for them. Just a few weeks ago, 85-year-old Jean from Canada and her …
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The evolution of malting: A journey through time
Malt plays a crucial role in brewing. It provides the sugars yeast ferments into alcohol and CO2. Yet, few appreciate the evolution of malting. Let’s explore how malting evolved from …
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Saint Patrick’s Day
What was once a local tradition has grown into a global phenomenon. We are talking about Saint Patrick’s Day, one of the biggest beer-related festivities in the world. Every year, …
Oktoberfest
For two weeks every year, Oktoberfest transforms cities into hubs of beer, celebration, and friendship. What started as a Bavarian wedding festival has grown into a global phenomenon. While Munich …
The myth of Saint Arnoldus
Beer lovers have long celebrated legendary figures. Gambrinus is one, but another name stands out – Arnold of Soissons, better known as Saint Arnoldus. A life of duty and devotion …
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 …
