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Do you enjoy craft beer? Would you like to visit different breweries and try a variety of craft beers without having to worry about hiring a taxi or relying on your friends for a ride? Look no further! Grand Rapids Beer Tours is the only tour company in Beer City U.S.A. that will take you on an adventure to various craft breweries while teaching you about the beers and supplying you with beer samples (a HUGE value in itself!). We offer safe rides to breweries in Grand Rapids and around West Michigan. On the tours you'll learn about the history of beer, beer styles, and about the history of the breweries you visit and the surrounding area.
Private Tours also available! Private Tours are great for corporate/convention visitors, work parties, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties.
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*Safe Comfortable Ride *Top Breweries *Fun & Educational *Public & Private Tours
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Here are upcoming featured tours. To see all posted tour dates please visit Book A Tour
Tour 3: Grand Rapids West Side - Friday, July 28 - 2-6pm
Tour 3: Grand Rapids West Side tour will have you visiting City Built Brewing Co., The Mitten Brewing Co. and Creston Brewery.
City Built Brewing Co. has an eclectic array of ales and food. Beers that already have a following are Flower Power (Pale Ale with green tea & camomile) and Chaga Khan (Chaga mushroom Imperial Stout). They specialize in Puerto Rican food. Their tacos are amazing!
The Mitten Brewing Co. is located inside an old engine house. One of Grand Rapids most well-known breweries, The Mitten serves up some excellent crafty beers. Country Strong IPA and Triple Crown Brown are well known among the locals and beyond.
Creston Brewery is a chill local brewery in the heart of the Creston neighborhood. They produce lagers and ales, and sometimes make unique beers such as smoked and tea infused ales. They use a lot a locally sourced ingredients such as hops, honey, coffee and fruit.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Friday, July 28 - 2-6pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at City Built Brewing Co. (2nd stop).
City Built Brewing Co. has an eclectic array of ales and food. Beers that already have a following are Flower Power (Pale Ale with green tea & camomile) and Chaga Khan (Chaga mushroom Imperial Stout). They specialize in Puerto Rican food. Their tacos are amazing!
The Mitten Brewing Co. is located inside an old engine house. One of Grand Rapids most well-known breweries, The Mitten serves up some excellent crafty beers. Country Strong IPA and Triple Crown Brown are well known among the locals and beyond.
Creston Brewery is a chill local brewery in the heart of the Creston neighborhood. They produce lagers and ales, and sometimes make unique beers such as smoked and tea infused ales. They use a lot a locally sourced ingredients such as hops, honey, coffee and fruit.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Friday, July 28 - 2-6pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at City Built Brewing Co. (2nd stop).
Walking Tour - Saturday, July 29 - 11:30am-2:30pm
The walking tour will have you exploring the craft beer scene of downtown Grand Rapids. On the tour you will be sampling some of the finest beers in "Beer City", and find out about the intriguing history of Grand Rapids beer culture. This tour will have you visiting Founders Brewing Company, HopCat, Grand Rapids Brewing Company and B.O.B.’s Brewery for a private brewery tour.
Tour includes 9 samples of beer, a private brewery tour, and a walk with a knowledgeable tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new.
This tour is Saturday, July 29 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
We will meet in front of Founders Brewing Co.
Tour includes 9 samples of beer, a private brewery tour, and a walk with a knowledgeable tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new.
This tour is Saturday, July 29 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
We will meet in front of Founders Brewing Co.
Tour 1: Grand Rapids East Side - Saturday, August 5 - 12-4pm
Tour 1 -Grand Rapids East Side
will have you visiting Brewery Vivant, Elk Brewing, and Harmony Brewing Company.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour at Brewery Vivant and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, August 5 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Brewing Co. (the 2nd stop).
will have you visiting Brewery Vivant, Elk Brewing, and Harmony Brewing Company.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour at Brewery Vivant and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, August 5 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Brewing Co. (the 2nd stop).
Tour 4: Northern Lakeshore Tour - Saturday, August 12 - 11am-5pm
Tour 4 -Northern Lakeshore
Join us a for visit to some of the finest breweries near the lakeshore. This tour includes a trip to OddSide Ales, Grand Armory Brewing Co., Unruly Brewing Co. and Pigeon Hill Brewing Co.
Tour includes 16 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, August 12 - 11:00am-5:00pm
*The tour departs from Grand Rapids, across the street from Founders Brewing Co.
Join us a for visit to some of the finest breweries near the lakeshore. This tour includes a trip to OddSide Ales, Grand Armory Brewing Co., Unruly Brewing Co. and Pigeon Hill Brewing Co.
Tour includes 16 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, August 12 - 11:00am-5:00pm
*The tour departs from Grand Rapids, across the street from Founders Brewing Co.
Walking Tour - Saturday, August 12 - 11:30am-2:30pm
The walking tour will have you exploring the craft beer scene of downtown Grand Rapids. On the tour you will be sampling some of the finest beers in "Beer City", and find out about the intriguing history of Grand Rapids beer culture. This tour will have you visiting Founders Brewing Company, HopCat, Grand Rapids Brewing Company and B.O.B.’s Brewery for a private brewery tour.
Tour includes 9 samples of beer, a private brewery tour, and a walk with a knowledgeable tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new.
This tour is Saturday, August 12 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
We will meet in front of Founders Brewing Co.
Tour includes 9 samples of beer, a private brewery tour, and a walk with a knowledgeable tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new.
This tour is Saturday, August 12 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
We will meet in front of Founders Brewing Co.
Tour 2: Beer City Experience - Friday, August 25 - 2-6pm
Tour 2: Beer City Experience will have you visiting Founders Brewing Co., Harmony Hall and Atwater Brewery.
Founders Brewing Co. is the 2nd largest brewery in the state, and one of the most renowned breweries in the world. Their beers are widespread, but we'll be trying some beers that you can only get in the taproom.
Atwater Brewery originally opened in 1997 in the Rivertown district of Detroit. We will be trying out their great craft beers on tap inside the historic Rowe Building, downtown Grand Rapids. They are well known for their lagers, Vanilla Java Porter and Dirty Blonde.
Harmony Hall is a funky & eccentric brewery that is inspired by the great German halls. This locally owned brewery has hand crafted sausages, soups, salads and sandwiches... Just like the beer, food is made in house. Bring or buy a growler, you can only buy their awesome beers on location. They have various lagers, IPA's, porters/stouts and sours to list a few.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Friday, August 25 - 2-6pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Hall (2nd stop).
Founders Brewing Co. is the 2nd largest brewery in the state, and one of the most renowned breweries in the world. Their beers are widespread, but we'll be trying some beers that you can only get in the taproom.
Atwater Brewery originally opened in 1997 in the Rivertown district of Detroit. We will be trying out their great craft beers on tap inside the historic Rowe Building, downtown Grand Rapids. They are well known for their lagers, Vanilla Java Porter and Dirty Blonde.
Harmony Hall is a funky & eccentric brewery that is inspired by the great German halls. This locally owned brewery has hand crafted sausages, soups, salads and sandwiches... Just like the beer, food is made in house. Bring or buy a growler, you can only buy their awesome beers on location. They have various lagers, IPA's, porters/stouts and sours to list a few.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Friday, August 25 - 2-6pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Hall (2nd stop).
Tour 6: Eccentric Kalamazoo - Saturday, September 2 - 11am-5pm
Tour 6: Eccentric Kalamazoo will have you visiting some of Kalamazoo's most popular breweries. We will be visiting Bell's Brewery, Arcadia Ales, Gonzo's BiggDogg Brewing and The Boatyard Brewing Co.
Bell's Brewery is the first craft brewery to open in the Midwest. Larry Bell went from a 15 barrel system, to nowadays, the largest brewery in Michigan. Bell's is one of the most popular craft breweries in the U.S., on the tour you'll find out why as we drink their amazing beers and go behind-the-scenes for a brewery tour.
Arcadia Ales originally opened downtown Battle Creek in 1996, this brand new location along the Kalamazoo River opened in 2014. Arcadia Ales specializes in various English style ales.
Gonzo's BiggDogg Brewing is gaining a name around Michigan with their cans be distributed around the state. One of their most popular ales is the Vanilla Porter, which burst of roasted malts, vanilla and chocolate.
Boatyard Brewing Co. is focused on creating the best possible craft beers while keeping with tradition and adding their own artistic flair. Our visits to Boatyard Brewing usually have us interacting with one of the very friendly owners, who always make us feel very welcomed.
Tour includes 16 large samples of beer, two private brewery tours (one at Bell's Brewery and the other at Gonzo's or Boatyard) transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, September 2 (Labor Day Weekend) - 11am-5pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at the Arcadia Ales (2nd stop).
Bell's Brewery is the first craft brewery to open in the Midwest. Larry Bell went from a 15 barrel system, to nowadays, the largest brewery in Michigan. Bell's is one of the most popular craft breweries in the U.S., on the tour you'll find out why as we drink their amazing beers and go behind-the-scenes for a brewery tour.
Arcadia Ales originally opened downtown Battle Creek in 1996, this brand new location along the Kalamazoo River opened in 2014. Arcadia Ales specializes in various English style ales.
Gonzo's BiggDogg Brewing is gaining a name around Michigan with their cans be distributed around the state. One of their most popular ales is the Vanilla Porter, which burst of roasted malts, vanilla and chocolate.
Boatyard Brewing Co. is focused on creating the best possible craft beers while keeping with tradition and adding their own artistic flair. Our visits to Boatyard Brewing usually have us interacting with one of the very friendly owners, who always make us feel very welcomed.
Tour includes 16 large samples of beer, two private brewery tours (one at Bell's Brewery and the other at Gonzo's or Boatyard) transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, September 2 (Labor Day Weekend) - 11am-5pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at the Arcadia Ales (2nd stop).
