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Celebrating over 15 years of providing unforgettable craft alcohol tours and experiences across the United States. Explore the finest craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, and unique attractions with us. Choose a city below ↓

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Brews Cruise aims to help visitors meet brewers and enjoy their tasty crafts. If your city or town has at least four craft breweries, you can start a Brews Cruise! Click the “Join Our Family” button to learn more.

The Ultimate Local Craft Beverage Tours

Experience the best brewery and more tours in the U.S.!  

Brews Cruise is your premier source of educationally-focused craft beverage tours and more. Learn more about your local breweries, wineries, and distilleries through our expertly guided tours and activities.

With close to 15 locations throughout the U.S., Brews Cruise provides craft beverage tours that do not just quench your thirst for the best-tasting craft alcohol but our partnership with the producers means that you will hear directly from them about their individual stories and business focus.

Brews Cruise tours connect people, not just drinking enthusiasts, with locally crafted beer, wine, and spirits. They are educational experiences designed to highlight the people, the process, and the products.

Our mission is to connect more people with our local producing partners so each and every guest can go behind the scenes and learn more about the industry than could be done without a guided tour. Join one of our cruises and see for yourself!

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What is brews cruise.

Brews Cruise is a mobile craft beverage tour company providing educational tasting tours to local craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries.

Tours and activities are generally offered on a vehicle such as a van or a minibus, but some locations offer tours on foot, on bikes, on kayaks, and on powered boats.

Brews Cruise offers an exclusive tour experience for those seeking a fun way to learn how various types of craft alcohol are created and meet the fine folks who work hard to produce great-tasting products locally.

• As new companies open their doors, Brews Cruise tours help them to showcase their company and products! Many of our tour partners have been open only three years or less.
• There are nearly 9,000 craft breweries nationwide! Brews Cruise highlights several in each city we serve.
• But we are more than just beer! Many tours visit cider-makers, wineries, kombucha producers, hard seltzer creators, distilleries, and more
• Our mission is to help guests in each of our destinations enjoy an expertly guided experience to meet the local producers of craft alcohol at their site and enjoy their tasty crafts.
• Nearly all of our tours operate with a minimum of three stops, and tour tickets are all-inclusive. That means the alcohol samples are pre-paid!
• We specialize in corporate groups, private tours, wedding parties, and everything in between. Contact the individual locations to see what they can do to make your next group activity something truly special and memorable.

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Now hosting a craft beer festival near you

The earliest discovery of beer dates back thousands of years - and it’s suggested that historically, beer was first enjoyed through straws in a group setting. Some things never change. The Craft Beer Tour originated as a way to continue to pay homage to beer’s roots and the celebratory way it connects people. At Leighton Events, community is a driving force behind our beer tasting events and we invite you to join us for one of our six flagship events in the great state of Minnesota.

Brands, breweries, and general stewards of the craft industry. Enjoy exclusive and special release iterations from participating breweries you can’t get your hands (or taste buds) on anywhere else. 

Enjoy being in the presence of like-minded fanatics and hobbyists who know the difference between wet and dry hops, apple vs. pear ciders, and just what type of food pairs well with it all. 

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Mingle amongst the cheeriest of festival goers while expanding your craft horizon and being exposed to new trends, flavor profiles, and brands. This industry doesn’t know how to be quiet and we like it loud.

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Go behind the stills on the 10 best brewery tours in the country

Best Brewery Tour (2024) March 8, 2024

The only thing better than sipping a pint of your favorite brew is getting a behind-the-scenes look at where it's made. To determine which breweries offer the best tour experiences, we asked a panel of beer experts to nominate their top brewery tours across the country. Then, our readers voted for their favorites. Here are the 10 best brewery tours in the United States.

No. 10: Samuel Adams - Boston, Massachusetts

Samuel Adams has long been a giant in the Boston beer scene, and visitors are invited to learn more about the history of the company and its famous Boston lager during 45-minute tours of the brewery. Other themed tours focus on cheese pairings and research and development.

No. 9: Stone Brewing - Escondido, California and Richmond, Virginia

San Diego's king of craft beer offers public tours of its Escondido, California, and Richmond, Virginia, production facilities. Beer experts lead visitors through the brewing facility and packaging hall while offering insight into the science of brewing and craft beer culture. Tours end with a tasting and include a souvenir glass.

No. 8: New Belgium Brewing Company - Fort Collins, Colorado & Asheville, North Carolina

Visitors to the New Belgium facilities in both Fort Collins and Asheville are in for a treat. Tours that last 90 minutes include beer sampling as well as stories of the brewery's history and a look at the facilities. After the tour, guests are invited to enjoy beers in the tasting room or grab a bite to eat from a rotating list of visiting food trucks. Free 45-minute Tour Teasers are also available, which include a tour of the Brewhouse and one beer sample.

No. 7: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. - Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina

Sierra Nevada beer fans have the opportunity to tour brewing facilities in either North Carolina or California. During each 45- to 60-minute interactive tour, visitors trace the process from grain to bottle. Smell whole-cone hops, sample sugary wort, and finish with a guided tasting of Sierra Nevada beers. Beer Geek, Beyond the Pale, and other tours go further in depth.

No. 6: Bell's Brewery - Comstock, Michigan

Bell’s Brewery, one of the oldest craft breweries east of Colorado, started out with a 15-gallon soup pot in 1985. Today, visitors can tour the facilities at both the Comstock and Kalamazoo locations to learn more about the processes of brewing, fermentation, and packaging. Tours include complimentary samples.

No. 5: Spoetzl Brewery - Shiner, Texas

Spoetzl Brewery, the pride of Shiner, Texas, dates back to the early 1900s. Those who take the 45-minute brewery tour will be introduced to the history of Spoetzl, learn about the impact its success has had on the town of Shiner, and have the opportunity to witness the brewing process up close. Tour packages start at $25 per person over 21 years old and include complimentary pours of Shiner beer. 

No. 4: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery - Milton, Delaware

The first-come, first-served $5 tours of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery offer a laid-back journey through the working brewhouse for a chance to watch the magic happen. For beer lovers, Off-Centered tours go into the brewhouse, rackhouse, and R&D system, with stops for tastings along the way.

No. 3: Burial Beer Co. Forestry Camp - Asheville, North Carolina

Burial Beer Co. gives its tour-takers the chance to bring along a guest for free, if they're the designated driver. Of course, they won't get the free samples that everyone else does, but they will get the lowdown on the Asheville brewing scene and the history of Burial during this 1-hour experience. 

No. 2: Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Visitors to this Chippewa Falls brewery have a few options for tours. The hour-long Legacy Tour covers the 150-plus-year history of Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., with a stroll through the modern facilities and a visit to the Leinie Lodge. Or spend 90 minutes on a tour with the master brewer, 30 minutes exploring the Leinie Lodge Pilot Brewery, or 90 minutes learning about the history of the brewery and Chippewa Falls.

No. 1: Tröegs Independent Brewing - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Visitors to Hershey can enjoy a 1-hour guided production tour at Tröegs Independent Brewing. The experience includes a behind-the-scenes look at the mill room, hop cooler, brewhouse deck, fermentation cellars, and packaging lines. A welcome beer kicks off the exploration and three more samples are included.

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Lancaster County is our most recent craft beer experience and we couldn’t be more excited!

Featuring over 40 independent, craft breweries, Lancaster County is one of the top craft beer scenes in Pennsylvania. Its rich and diverse group of brewers has to be experienced!

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5 Epic Craft Beer Road Trips

That stretch of time from late spring into autumn is the best time to pack up the car and hit the road to explore the vast and beautiful place that is the good ol’ US of A. This year, skip the traditional asphalt crawl and turn your travels into ultimate craft beer road trips.

There are a ton of great places in America to find independent beer, so where do you start? We mapped out five routes that connect some of the liveliest beer communities in the country. The trips aren’t meant to be done in a day. Instead, sit back and soak in the scenery that makes each of these beer road trips so memorable.

Let’s break out the map, hit the road (responsibly, of course!) and fill this season with great independent beer.

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Road Trip: San Diego to Santa Rosa

If you’re simply flying in and out of this craft beer destination, you’re doing it wrong. Instead, pack up the car and cruise the wildflower-lined Pacific Coast Highway up to the breweries tucked into the lush, green vineyards of wine country. Carve out at least a week for this one. There are so many exceptional breweries to visit and sunsets to see, you’ll want to take your time.

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There are so many along this route, it’d be hard to make stops at them all. But be sure not to miss out on a trip to Green Flash Brewing Co.’s lively tasting room in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. And kill two birds with one stone with a stop at the Port Brewing Co. & Lost Abbey Brewing Joint Tasting Room that features 40+ taps from both breweries. A stop at Stone Brewing Co.’s gorgeous Escondido headquarters and restaurant is a must, because — Stone — and bucket lists.

And don’t forget about the up-and-coming breweries. Before leaving San Diego, be sure to visit Societe Brewing Company . This young brewery is refreshingly true to themselves, and they make some darn tasty barrel-aged beers. And make the most of limited time in the city by heading straight to Ocean Beach where you’ll find a mouth-watering Peanut Butter Milk Stout at Belching Beaver Brewery , three giant tasters for $3 at Culture Brewing Company’s tasting room, and a killer rooftop view of the Ocean Beach pier at the Ocean Beach Brewery .

As you make your way north through Los Angeles, veer off the beaten path and head to The Bruery for all of the delicious barrel-aged brews. And a trip up the West Coast wouldn’t be complete without stops at Firestone Walker Brewing Co. and Russian River Brewing Co. Geek out at the mini empire Firestone Walker has created in Paso Robles and load up your car full of Pliny at Russian River .

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To safely explore San Diego’s craft beer scene, book a ride on the Brew Hop Tour — a five-hour custom guided Connoisseur Tour that make stops at three to four breweries, includes beer samples, brewery tours, and luxury transportation with a driver for $169 per person.

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Road Trip: Portland to Bend

Start with a beer and a burger at Oregon’s oldest craft brewery, the Bridgeport Brewery and Brewpub. Thoughtful beer and food pairings and a top-notch happy hour is what you’ll find at Burnside Brewing Company. At The Commons Brewery , enjoy classic European styles and some of the best mac ’n cheese in town.

For a truly unique Portland experience, pull up a stool at Old Town Pizza & Brewing , the city’s well-known haunted brewpub located just around the corner from the start of many of the city’s ghost tours. Taste your way through Breakside Brewery’s vast draft lineup that includes fresh pours of rotating offerings from the brewery’s 100+ unique recipes at their recently opened Portland location.

When you arrive in Bend, make your first stop the Crux Fermentation Project . This family-friendly joint has an excellent outdoor patio with delicious food trucks, but people are flocking to this place for the clean, flavorful, interesting beers coming out of the brewery.

A stop in Bend wouldn’t be complete without checking out Deschutes Brewery’s beautiful production facility. This beloved Oregon brewery also serves up free samples and a huge selection of bottles of specialty brews. If hopped-up big beers are your style, you’ll find them at Boneyard Brewing , a tiny hidden gem in downtown Bend. And don’t miss out on the chance to visit Worthy Brewing’s newly opened Hopservatory — the first observatory operating inside of a brewery.

For a beer-themed place to rest your head in Bend, book a room at the Bunk + Brew Historic Lucas House , a unique lodging option within walking distance of the majority of the breweries in Bend. They even have a cold beer waiting for you when you check in.

Road Trip: Denver to Albuquerque

Great Divide Brewing Company recently opened The Great Divide Barrel Room in the heart of Denver’s growing RiNo district, and the shiny, new facility is filled with mouth-watering barrel-aged brews. Also in RiNO, you can embrace traditional German lagers at the Bierstadt Lagerhaus , and post up for a wood-fired pizza, live music and a refreshing Red IPA at Blackshirt Brewing Co. Fan of sours? Visit Crooked Stave Artisan Ales’ location at The Source. And for excellent views of Denver’s skyline from one of the most inviting outdoor patios in town, pull up a chair at Denver Beer Co.

Break up your road trip with a visit to Bristol Brewing Company ’s historic school house-turned-brewery in Colorado Springs. Directly en route to Albuquerque, the delicious Nut Brown Ale at Santa Fe Brewing Co. is worth a pit stop. For award-winning pub fare and handcrafted beers in Albuquerque, be sure to visit Boxing Bear Brewing Co. —the 2016 Great American Beer Festival Mid-Size Brewpub of the Year winner. Grab a handcrafted beer at Red Door Brewing Company’s lively downtown taproom. And don’t forget to schedule stops at ABQ’s popular longtime breweries, Marble Brewery , La Cumbre Brewing Co.  and Nexus Brewery .

Only an hour out from ABQ resides Santa Fe’s acclaimed contemporary art installation, Meow Wolf . There you will find works from 100 artists across several disciplines including painting, architecture, sculpture, video production, audio engineering, writing and more.

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Road Trip: Nashville to Asheville

Nashville’s beer scene has grown leaps and bounds in the last decade, and is now home to a large selection of excellent breweries worthy of seeking out during your travels. For a delicious meal and a pint, head to Tennessee Brew Works , located just outside of Nashville’s vibrant downtown area. For a visit to one of the most happening taprooms in the city, make your way to Jackalope Brewing Company . Marvel at the amount of clean and flavorful brews made in Czann’s Brewing Company’s small brewery and cozy taproom. For an excellent brewery tour (with complimentary tasters!) and the scoop on Nashville’s craft beer history, head to Yazoo Brewing Co.

While traversing the southern heat on your way to Asheville, be sure spend a day exploring Chattanooga. Stops at Big Frog Brewing Co. , Big River Grille & Brewing Works and the Chattanooga Brewing Co. are a must.

Once you arrive in Asheville, head to the Asheville Brewing Company where you can catch a movie and grab beer and pizza, too. Post up on the outdoor patio at Burial Beer Company for refreshing Honey Saison. Try a Gaelic Ale, a Daycation IPA or a Black Mocha Stout at Highland Brewing Co. , and don’t miss out on the funky goodness at longtime Asheville watering hole — Green Man Brewery (Green Man’s new building is stunningly gorgeous, with a great view – particularly in the fall.) And if you’re looking for more great views, make the 15 minutes drive from downtown to Pisgah Brewing , a brewery that doubles as a music venue, attracting up-and-coming acts and big names alike.

Perfectly positioned along your route is Blackberry Farms in Walland, Tennessee. Book a night in one of the farm’s charming cottages and finally taste what all of the buzz is about at this boutique brewery.

Road Trip: New York City to Burlington, VT

To truly begin an epic road trip in NYC, head to Brooklyn Brewery . This legendary brewery offers Small Batch Tours for an all-access guided tasting of four Brooklyn Brewery beers. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the brewery’s “Before You Visit” instructions to stay-up-to-date on the tasting room’s limited hours throughout the week, and guidelines for touring this popular NYC craft brewery.

Continue exploring Brooklyn with a stop at the Keg & Lantern Brewing Co. where you’ll find a long list of a variety of ales and lagers on draft, and a visit to Other Half Brewing Company —a hop-forward brewery revered for creative and exciting beers and brewery collaborations. Pull up one of the many bar stools at Threes Brewing for a classic German lager or a traditional Belgian farmhouse ale before traveling back over the bridge to the Chelsea Craft Brewing Company —the oldest brewery in Manhattan.

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As you make your way out of the city to the beautiful state of Vermont, you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t plan a visit to The Alchemist — one of the biggest cult breweries in the country. Pick up cans of Heady Topper IPA and taste for yourself why this beer is always at the top of best beers lists. Tradition and a focus on local ingredients is what you’ll find at the Burlington Beer Company . Enjoy a Q-shaped pretzel, cool atmosphere, and tasty beers and Queen City Brewery , and sunshine and unfiltered ales and lagers on the patio at The Tap Room at Switchback Brewing Company . And don’t miss out on a trip to Hill Farmstead Brewery , one of the most buzzed about breweries in the country. This community-driven place is offering up weekly specialty bottle releases that you’ll definitely want to plan your visit around.

The state of New York’s brewery count has exploded over recent years. One way to discover some real gems of the Empire State on your road trip is to lean heavily the brewers guild’s state beer trail.

Tyra Sutak is a freelance writer sharing stories about her favorite things: travel, food, music, craft beer and entertainment. Based out of Boulder, Colo., Tyra gathers inspiration by exploring the world by foot, bike, train, car, plane, greyhound bus, and any other form of travel that will lead to a new adventure. Whether it's climbing 14er's under a blue ColoRADo sky, sailing on a boat in Costa Rica, living out childhood dreams on Wrigley Field, or simply taking a moment to appreciate the everyday adventures that can be found at home, the open road calls—and Tyra's bag is always packed.

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Visit the top breweries in Denver's downtown district!

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Welcome to the ultimate craft beer experience in Denver, Colorado! 

Our Lodo Craft Beer Tour will take you to some of the best breweries in Denver’s downtown area, where you will get to taste 10+ perfectly crafted beers while exploring the city on foot.

While sipping beers along the way, you’ll see how a failed geologist started a brewery that defined Denver’s beer culture, explore Denver’s new Dairy Block and visit a small outpost of a Colorado mountain brewery, sip beers from the brewery that made canning craft beer cool. 

You’ll also get to know Denver’s best kept secrets. You’ll walk through Denver’s original red light district, see Denver’s replica of the St. Mark’s basilica from Venice, hear about Denver’s outrageous grave robbers, and other seamy Denver history!

If you're looking for the perfect mix of Denver's top craft breweries and its seamy history, this is it!

• Visit 4 breweries or taprooms in LoDo, Denver's original downtown.
• Taste 10+ beers along the way.
• Learn scandalous Denver history tidbits
• Get a free souvenir tasting glass.
• Enjoy a guided 1 mile stroll through the area between breweries.
• Learn how to taste beer like a beer snob
• where the city started in 1858
• featured in the New York Times' " 36 Hours in Denver "
• listed on Conde Nast Traveler's " 16 Best Things to Do in Denver "
• See why Denver really is the Napa Valley of Beer . 

Don’t wait though - our tours sell out quickly.  Book your spot now!

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How to sign up, start locations by tour time, tour includes.

• a guided 1.5 mile stroll through the Ballpark and LODO historic districts
• visits to several microbreweries  in downtown Denver
• 10+ beer samples along the way!
• interesting and interactive beer trivia
• scandalous Denver history tidbits and more!
• 3:15 - 5:30 PM*
• 12:00 - 2:15 PM*
• $55  General Admission

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*Tour time lengths can vary due to tour size and amount of activity at the breweries we visit. Please let you tour guide know if you have a strict timeline.

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Limited only by your imagination.

Be it a corporate team-building event or a social gathering, we create fun and unique bonding experiences for your group that enable you to experience Denver in a whole new way.  

• Nearly any time, any day
• Starting at $60 per person

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