Demand for Abita Beers has led to expansion and innovations in the brewing process.
But first, the Basics of Brewing....
Water, Brewer's Yeast,
Specially Selected Malts
& Pellet Hops
Abita's water comes from the Southern Hills Aquifer System. Conserving natural resources and reducing pollution are important to this innovating company. Solar panels cover the roof of the massive Brewery. Abita also invested in the energy efficient Merlin Brewing System which uses less energy; produces fewer emissions and improves the brewing process.
The Malt Case
Everything starts
with grains.
The Mash Tun, where
grains meet hot water...
The brewing equipment has
been cleaned & ready for a
new Brewing run.
Brewers at Abita love to innovate. Experimental beers are brewed and, if they pass inspection and tastings from the staff, they are served in the Tasting Room. Visitors are encouraged to provide feedback on the new brews.
Kelsey explains the brewing
process & equipment...
The Brew Kettle is where the
wort boils.
The Lauter Tun separates the
solids from the mash.
The Whirlpool separates
hops & proteins from
the wort.
There are more steps in the brewing process. We follow Kelsey to see more of the brewery....
Sugar levels for each batch of
beer are regulated in the
Sugar Kettle.
The Malt Cleaning Room
Ingredients need to be
opened up & prepared
for brewing.
Hop Pellets are kept in
specific conditions in
the Hop Cooler to
ensure their potency
for brewing.
The Yeast Room...
Yeast is reused at Abita
6 times before it is
discarded.
These containers hold more
beer than tour group
members can drink
in a month.
Bottled beers are put in 6 packs and wrapped in plastic for transport. Abita Beers are available in 40 states and 10 countries. The full selection of beers isn't available in the Tap Room because Abita supports local distributors and the local businesses that carry its beers.
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