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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. This is your V.I.P. ticket to Beer City USA!
Private Tours also available! Private Tours are great for corporate/convention visitors, work parties, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties.
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"The most amazing tour guide you could ever ask for. He really knows his beer and the love for his city truly shined through."
"Worth every penny!" -TripAdvisor Review
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"Brian was a great tour guide for our Bachelorette party! Very organized and personable!" -Facebook Review
"Chose this as a last minute tour and I'm so glad we did!! The Walking Tour was fabulous. Not too long and we visited 4 breweries. We learned so much and tasted some great beer." - Facebook Review
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Here are upcoming featured tours. To see all posted tour dates please visit Book A Tour
Lowell & Ada Tour - Saturday, December 15 - 12:00-4:30pm
The Lowell & Ada Tour Tour will take you to Gravel Bottom Brewery, Big Boiler Brewing & New Union Brewery. Gravel Bottom Brewery is just 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids in Ada, just a little further down the road in Lowell is New Union and Big Boiler!
Big Boiler Brewing is the newest brewery in Lowell. The head brewer & co-owner, Matt Fouts, had years of experience in making excellent homebrews. Matt will be giving a brewery tour this day!
New Union is the first brewery to open in Lowell. This brewery received their name from a Grand Rapids pre-prohibition brewery, Union Brewery. This brewery has excellent IPA's and plenty of other tasty choices for you non-hop heads.
Gravel Bottom Brewing Co. was established in 2013 in Ada, MI. Their three-barrel system provides beer for six frequently changing taps with different styles regularly featuring homebrew and collaboration beers. If you are a homebrewer be sure to check out their homebrew supply store.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour at Big Boiler Brewery and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, December 15 - 12:00-4:30pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Big Boiler Brewing (the 2nd stop).
Tour 3: Grand Rapids West Side - Saturday, December 22 - 12-4pm
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 Saturday, December 22 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at City Built Brewing Co. (2nd stop).
Tour 1: Grand Rapids East Side - Saturday, December 29 - 12-4pm
Tour 1 -Grand Rapids East Side
will have you visiting Brewery Vivant, Elk Brewing, and Harmony Brewing Company.
Brewery Vivant is the only brewery in Michigan that creates Wallonian (southern Belgium/northern France) influenced ales. Wallonian influenced, but 100% American made. The beautiful taproom is housed in an old chapel, the brewery is housed in a livery stable that was built in 1915. Brewery Vivant is unique in every aspect!
Harmony Brewing Co. is a funky & eccentric brewery that is located in the heart of Eastown. This locally owned brewery has award winning pizzas! 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.
If you haven't heard of Elk Brewing yet, you will soon. They opened at this location in 2014 and quickly grew and opened a larger location in Comstock Park where they started bottling beers such as Dankalicious (IPA) and Blonde Express (Blonde Coffee ale) which they now distribute around the state.
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, December 29 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Brewing Co. (the 2nd stop).
New Year's Eve Tours!
NYE Tour - Monday, December 31 - 12:00-3:30pm - Mitten, New Holland, Harmony Hall
Join us for a special New Year's Eve Beer Tour that will take you to The Mitten Brewing Co., Harmony Hall and New Holland's Knickerbocker.
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.
Harmony Hall is a funky & eccentric brewery that is inspired by the great German halls. This locally owned brewery has award winning wood-fired pizzas, as well soups & salads... Just like the beer, food is made in house. Bring growler or fill up a crowler, you can only buy their awesome beers on location. They have various lagers, IPA's, porters/stouts and sours to list a few.
New Holland's Knickerbocker is the largest taproom in the state! This impressive taproom also has an impressive list of ales (many of which you can only get in the taproom). New Holland originally opened in 1997 in Holland, MI this location opened in September of 2016. New Holland is one of the largest craft breweries in Michigan, with beers like Dragon's Milk (bourbon-barrel aged stout) you will see why.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer & transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Monday, December 31 - 12:00-3:30pm (NYE)
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Hall (2nd stop).
**There will not be a brewery tour on this tour.
NYE Tour - Monday, December 31 - 12:00-3:30pm - Founders, HopCat, Atwater
Join us for a special New Year's Eve Beer Tour that will take you to Founders Brewing Co., HopCat & Atwater Brewery.
Founders Brewing Co. is the largest brewery in the state, and one of the most renowned breweries in the world. Their beers are widespread, yet we'll be trying some beers that you can only get in the taproom, and some local favorites.
HopCat is rated one of the best beer bars in the world! This HopCat location is where it all started. Mostly known for their vast array of beers from all around the world, they also brew a limited selection of their own extremely tasty beers, which we’ll be trying at this stop. They have awesome food, especially well known for their burgers and crack fries. You'll have an opportunity to have lunch here.
Atwater Brewery originally opened in 1997 in the Rivertown district of Detroit. This location is housed in the historic Rowe hotel, and they brew on-site several beers which you cannot get elsewhere. Atwater is well known for their lagers, Vanilla Java Porter and Dirty Blonde. On the tour you will get to choose any 4 samples of your liking from their extensive beer menu.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer & transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Monday, December 31 - 12:00-3:30pm (NYE)
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at HopCat (2nd stop).
**This tour does not include a brewery tour.
NYE Tour - Monday, December 31 - 4-8pm - Perrin, Elk, Bier Distillery
Join us for a special New Year's Eve Beer Tour that will take you 10 minutes north of Grand Rapids to 3 unique Comstock Park breweries: Perrin Brewing Co., Bier Distillery and Elk Brewing.
At Bier Distillery, not only do they create award-winning liquors, but their beers are excellent as well. They are a grain & fruit to glass Micro-distillery and brewery. Their Strawberry Fields is an amazing example of how a fruit beer should taste, tart and fruity!
If you haven't heard of Elk Brewing yet, you will soon. They started bottling beers such as Dankalicious (IPA) and Blonde Express (Blonde Coffee ale), which they now distribute around the state.
Perrin Brewing Co. is one of the largest and most well-known breweries in West Michigan. They opened in September 2012 and have gained a popular name with beers such as Perrin's Black and Grapefruit IPA.
Tour includes: 12 large samples of beer, a brewery tour at Bier Distillery & transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Monday, December 31 (NYE) from 4-8pm
*There will be an opportunity for an early dinner at Perrin Brewing Co. (the 2nd stop).
NYE Tour - Monday, December 31 - 4-8pm - Vivant, Creston, Atwater
Join us for a special New Year's Eve Beer Tour that will take you to Brewery Vivant, Creston Brewery and Atwater.
Brewery Vivant is the only brewery in Michigan that creates Wallonian (southern Belgium/northern France) influenced ales. Wallonian influenced, but 100% American made. The beautiful taproom is housed in an old chapel, the brewery is housed in a livery stable that was built in 1915. Brewery Vivant is unique in every aspect!
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. They have a unique food menu, sandwiches, tacos, apps, they even make their own hot sauce varieties.
Atwater Brewery originally opened in 1997 in the Rivertown district of Detroit. This location is housed in the historic Rowe hotel, and they brew on-site several beers which you cannot get elsewhere. Atwater is well known for their lagers, Vanilla Java Porter and Dirty Blonde. On the tour you will get to choose any 4 samples of your liking from their extensive beer menu.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer & transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Monday, December 31 - 4-8pm (NYE)
*There will be an opportunity for an early dinner at Creston Brewery (2nd stop).
**This tour does not include a brewery tour.
