A visit to ...Texels Brewery

When it comes to authentic island brewing, few do it better than the Texels beer brewery. Since 1999, this proudly independent Dutch brewery Texel beers producer has been crafting distinctive, characterful beers on the island of Texel using locally grown barley and wheat that quite literally capture the taste of the island.

You don’t just drink these beers. You taste Texel in every sip.

Texel island beer: brewed by nature

Texel is the largest of the Dutch Wadden Islands, located less than five kilometres from Den Helder on the mainland. But despite the short distance, island life shapes everything. Including the beer.

This unique location gives Texel island beer a distinctive advantage:

• Texel enjoys more sunshine than much of the Netherlands

• The barley and wheat develop thicker, high-quality granules

• All grains are sourced directly from the island

The brewery also works exclusively with its own yeast culture, giving Dutch brewery Texel beers their recognisable soul and character. And because Texel is only accessible by ferry, every keg or bottle that reaches the mainland makes a journey, just like the visitors who come to discover it.

From milk factory to island brewery

The Texels beer brewery is located in a former milk factory in Oudeschild. What was once a dairy production site has been transformed into a traditional brewing space filled with copper kettles and hands-on craftsmanship.

During a visit, brewery manager Janneke explains that much of the process remains traditional and manual. Despite modern success, the brewery keeps its authentic feel: something that becomes even more special when you realise the entire operation runs on an island.

Around half of the beer brewed here is enjoyed locally on Texel itself. The rest travels across the water to the mainland.

Texel in a beer glass

There are currently 12 different beers brewed in Oudeschild, offering plenty to explore within the Texel island beer range. From seasonal releases like Springtij and Bock to core favourites such as:

• Goudkoppe (Blond)

• Texel Tripel

• Stormbock (Barley Wine)

• And the iconic Texels Skuumkoppe beer

Each reflects the brewery’s philosophy: soft and accessible, yet often surprisingly robust.

Texels Skuumkoppe beer

The most famous of all Dutch beers from Texel is undoubtedly Texels Skuumkoppe beer. This amber-coloured wheat beer is approachable, but layered. Smooth, yet characterful. A true expression of the island.

Stronger Texel beers

While Skuumkoppe may be the flagship, Texel also produces more powerful styles.

Texel Tripel

A strong blond beer at 8.5% ABV, combining full sweetness with firm bitterness — everything you’d expect from a classic Tripel.

Stormbock

The heavyweight of the range at 10% ABV. This barley wine is rich, warming and best enjoyed slowly (ideally beside a crackling fire).

What makes Texels beer brewery unique?

The defining features of the Texels beer brewery are simple but powerful:

• Locally grown island grains

• A unique house yeast strain

• Traditional copper kettles

• Top-fermentation only

• A strong connection to Texel itself

This isn’t just beer brewed on an island, it’s beer shaped by it. Whether you visit Texel in person or simply pour a glass at home, these Texel island beers deliver something rare: authenticity rooted in place.