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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 public tours
Tour 1: Grand Rapids East Side - Saturday, February 29 - 12-4pm
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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 sometimes sours.
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, February 29 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Brewing Co. (the 2nd stop).
Tour 3: Grand Rapids West Side - Saturday, March 7 - 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. is unique to Grand Rapids with their vast array of beer styles and Puerto Rican food/tacos. Beers that have a following are Alemania (Mexican lager) & Melisandre (hoppy full body red ale). 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, March 7- 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at City Built Brewing Co. (2nd stop).
Specialty Tour - Saturday, March 14 - 12:00-4:30pm - Railtown, Broad Leaf & Brass Ring
Join us for one of our Specialty Tours that will take you off the regular Grand Rapids routes. This tour will take you south of Grand Rapids to Railtown Brewing Co., Broad Leaf Local Beer & Brass Ring Brewing Co.
Railtown Brewing Co. is located in Dutton, a small town that has recently been more lively with the addition of this brewery. Railtown started in a modest strip-mall, now they are housed in a large brand new building. This brewery makes a wide variety ales and lagers including ESB's, milk stouts and blonde ales.
Broad Leaf Local Beer is a new brewery, taproom, and retail shop in Kentwood, Michigan. They aim to produce exciting and unique beers of all sorts with a focus on new styles, process, and ingredients. Broad Leaf is a cousin brewery to Brewery Vivant and the same motivations and guidelines that inform Vivant will also be practiced at Broad Leaf. They have an eclectic food menu here is well!
Brass Ring Brewing Co, beer is made from four natural ingredients: water, malted barley, hops and yeast – all natural - no chemicals, artificial flavorings or syrups, defoamers, clarifying agents, or preservatives. At Brass Ring strives for style-specific perfection offering Traditional Pub Ales, Porters, and Stouts. "It is with great pride that we serve you our small-batch craft brews."
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour at Broad Leaf Local Beer & Brass Ring Brewing Co. and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, March 14 - 12:00-4:30pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Broad Leaf Local Beer (the 2nd stop).
Tour 2: Beer City Experience - Saturday, March 21 - 12-4pm
Tour 2: Beer City Experience will have you visiting Founders Brewing Co., Harmony Hall and 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, we'll be trying some beers that you can only get in the taproom and some local favorites.
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. This location brews on-site several beers you cannot get elsewhere. On the tour you will get to choose any 4 samples of your liking from their extensive beer menu.
Harmony Hall is a funky & eccentric brewery that is inspired by the great German Beer Halls. This locally owned brewery has hand crafted soups, salads and award winning pizzas!... Just like the beer, food is made in house.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 at Harmony Hall,transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, March 21- 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Hall (2nd stop).
Tour 1: Grand Rapids East Side - Saturday, March 28 - 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 sometimes sours.
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, March 28 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Brewing Co. (the 2nd stop).
