The Brewing Dutchman

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Easiest way to make an Agar plate

I show you the absolute easiest way to make an Agar plate. How to make your own malt extract agar plate, without the need for a pressure cooker, still-air-box etc. It is also time to taste the product of my wild captured culture and make a final blend so I can finally finish my 'Beer brewed from scratch'.

Propagating wild captured yeast

I'm propagating my wild captured yeast. I'm trying out several techniques, because whatever I have growing in my vials and jars: first I just want to have more. Later, once I have isolated and propagated a single strain as well, I can decide if I will use the mixed culture as I collected and propagated, or the isolated strain.

Threshing my barley

Not hindered by any knowledge on how to separate the barley grains from the straw (threshing), I tried to find out what works for me.

Harvesting and drying hops

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Capturing wild yeast

I tried out two different methods to capture some wild yeast. Hopefully I will be able to isolate a single strain and propagate it.

Will my homemade malt have any enzymes?

I'm brewing a beer on an open fire to test out my homemade malt. Does it have enough starches and enzymes? Will I have sugars and will it ferment all the way out? Is it tasty?

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About the Brewing Dutchman

Hi there, and welcome to my little brewing corner! I’m Wilbert — a beer geek with over a decade of hands-on brewing experience. From running my own microbrewery to teaming up with other beer enthusiasts, I’ve been lucky enough to live my passion for all things beer.

What really hooks me about brewing is how it’s equal parts science experiment and creative adventure. I love geeking out over the fermentation process, digging into brewing traditions from history, or just playing around with new techniques to see what happens.

For me, beer isn’t just a drink — it’s a conversation starter, a way to bring people together, and a never-ending source of curiosity. I’m here to share what I’ve learned, swap stories, and hopefully spark some of that same excitement in you.

Thanks for stopping by — grab a beer and let’s explore this amazing world together!


Courses / Tasting events

  • Brew Like a MONK
  • Brewing on open fire
  • Growing, harvesting and threshing barley
  • Growing, picking and drying hops
  • Capture, identify and cultivate wild yeast
  • Minimum use of equipment
  • Biochemistry of brewing
  • Learn to brew any style of beer
  • Simple lunch included

  • 750 SEK

    per person
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  • Brew like a PRO
  • Recipe formulation
  • Calculating brewhouse efficiency
  • Yeast management and Water Chemistry
  • Advanced fermentation techniques
  • Biochemistry of brewing
  • Learn to brew any style of beer
  • Lunch at Brasseri Onno

  • 800 SEK

    per person
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  • A Journey through Beer
  • Explore a variety of beer styles from around the world, with insights into their history and breweries
  • Learn to identify beer flavors and how they're crafted
  • History & Culture; about worldwide brewing traditions, and cultural significance
  • Paired with a lunch, sourced from local produce
  • At herrgård Mälby Säteri

  • 750 SEK

    per person
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Contact Me

Mälby Säteri, Södermanland

Phone: 07 37406961

Email: wilbert@denbryggandehollandaren.com