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The Brew

Texagon Brewing Company's Process
The Texagon Brewing Process

From Grain to Glass

At Texagon Brewing Company, crafting our beer is a passion project, blending tradition with innovation. Our process begins with selecting and milling the finest malted grains, setting the stage for the complex flavors to come. Each stage, from mashing and lautering to boiling and fermenting, is carefully managed to ensure we bring out the best characteristics in every batch. By closely monitoring temperatures, timing, and ingredients, we create a wort that’s rich in flavor, ready to be transformed by our carefully chosen yeast.

As the beer moves through fermentation and conditioning, it develops the depth and character that define Texagon's brews. Each beer is allowed the time it needs to mature, ensuring that flavors fully develop and harmonize. The final stages, from conditioning to packaging, are all about preserving the quality and integrity of the beer, making sure that every sip you take is fresh and delicious. From the first pour to the last drop, our commitment to quality and craft is evident in every glass of Texagon beer.

Stage One

Grains

The brewing process begins with the grains, such as barley, wheat, or oats.
Bags of barley, wheat, and oats
Stage Two

Mashing

The milled grains are mixed with hot water in a mash tun to create a thick, porridge-like mixture called the mash. During this stage, the heat activates enzymes that convert the starches into fermentable sugars, forming a sweet liquid known as wort
Mashing the mash.
Stage Three

Lautering

After mashing, the wort is separated from the grain husks in a process called lautering. The wort is drained from the mash tun, and additional water is sprinkled over the grain bed to extract as much sugar as possible, a step known as sparging.
Lautering
Stage Four

Boiling

The wort is then transferred to a kettle and brought to a boil. During this stage, hops are added, which impart bitterness, flavor, and aroma to the beer. Boiling also sterilizes the wort and halts enzymatic activity.
Rebekah adds some hops to the boil
Stage Five

Cooling

After boiling, the hot wort is rapidly cooled using a heat exchanger to bring it to a temperature suitable for fermentation. This step is crucial to prevent contamination and prepare the wort for the addition of yeast.
Area for cooling hot wort
Stage Six

Fermentation

The cooled wort is transferred to a fermentation tank, where yeast is added. The yeast consumes the sugars in the wort, producing alcohol and carbon dioxide. This fermentation process typically takes several days to weeks, depending on the beer style.
Simon transferring yeast to the fermentation tank
Stage Seven

Conditioning

After fermentation, the beer is conditioned, allowing flavors to mature and develop. This stage can take place in the fermentation tank or in bottles and kegs. During conditioning, the beer clarifies and carbonation levels are adjusted.
Carbonation levels
Stage Eight

Packaging

Once the beer has reached the desired flavor profile and carbonation, it is ready to be packaged. Texagon Brewing Company packages its beer in bottles, cans, or kegs, making it ready for distribution and enjoyment.
transferring beer to a Texagon Keg
Stage 9

Serving and Enjoyment

The final step is serving the beer, either at Texagon Brewing Company’s home-based microbrewery or through distribution to local bars and restaurants. Each glass of Texagon beer is a testament to the care and craft put into every stage of the brewing process.

This structured approach ensures that each batch of Texagon beer is crafted with precision, quality, and a deep appreciation for the brewing tradition.

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