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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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"Everything from the first email to the final stop was perfect! Our driver/tour guide Chris was very knowledgeable and offered great information throughout our four-stop private tour." - Tripadvisor Review
"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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River City Beer Tour - Saturday, April 17 - 12-4pm
River City Beer Tour will have you visiting The Mitten Brewing Co., City Built Brewing Co. & Harmony Hall.
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.
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!
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 , 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 fruity/citrusy to list a few.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a brewery tour, and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, April 17 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at City Built Brewing Co. (the 2nd stop).
**Face coverings are required for all customers. We are being cautious, as are the breweries. We are currently limiting the number of people on public tours to 8 customers. You will be riding in a large passenger van that has 4 rows, we'll be sitting two in each row. Mask must be worn on the van and upon entering breweries. Once seated the mask can come off. If you cannot follow these guideline please do not book a tour. If you feel any symptoms related to COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache...) please do not join the tour.
Bridge Street Walking Tour - Saturday, April 24 - 12-3pm
The Bridge Street Walking Tour will have you exploring the craft beer scene on the most beer drenched street in 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 on the historic west side. This tour will have you visiting New Holland's Knickerbocker, Atwater Brewery, & Harmony Hall where you will go behind-the-scenes for a private brewery.
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.
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 halls. This locally owned brewery has award winning wood-fired pizzas , 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 fruity/citrusy to list a few.
Tour includes 9 large samples of beer, a private brewery at Harmony Hall Knickerbocker and a walk with a knowledgeable beer tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new.
This tour is Saturday, April 24 - 12-3pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*We will meet in front of New Holland's Knickerbocker (417 Bridge St.)
**Face coverings are required for all customers. We are being cautious, as are the breweries. Mask must be worn upon entering breweries. Once seated the mask can come off. Mask do not have to be worn when walking outside. If you cannot follow these guideline please do not book a tour. If you feel any symptoms related to COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache...) please do not join the tour.
*Parking: We suggest getting dropped off in front of New Holland. If you need to drive we suggest parking at Dash lot 7 or 9. Receive $2 off a food item at New Holland if you flash your parking ticket from these lots.
Specialty Beer Tour - Saturday, May 1 - 12-4pm
Only a few left!
This Specialty Beer Tour will have you visiting Broad Leaf Brewery, Brass Ring Brewing Co. & City Built Brewing Co.
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."
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!
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a brewery tour at Broad Leaf Brewery & transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, May 1 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Broad Leaf Brewery (2nd stop).
**Face coverings are required for all customers. We are being cautious, as are the breweries. Mask must be worn on the bus and upon entering breweries. Once seated the mask can come off. If you cannot follow these guideline please do not book a tour. If you feel any symptoms related to COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache...) please do not join the tour.
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