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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."
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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, January 25 - 12-4pm
Only a few left!
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, January 25 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Brewing Co. (the 2nd stop).
Tour 2: Beer City Experience - Saturday, February 1 - 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, February 1- 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Hall (2nd stop).
Specialty Tour - Saturday, February 8 - 12-4pm - Perrin, Elk & Bier Distillery
Join us for a special tour that will take you 10 minutes north of Grand Rapids to 3 unique Comstock Park breweries: Perrin Brewing Co., Elk Brewing & Bier Distillery.
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.
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.
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!
Tour includes12 large samples of beer (4 at each stop), a private brewery tour at Bier Distillery, & transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, February 8 -12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Perrin Brewing Co. (the 2nd stop).
Food/Beer Pairing Tour - Valentine's Day - Friday, February 14 - 5:30-9:00pm
Join us for a Food/Beer Pairing Tour on Valentine's Day! You may have heard of progressive dinners, well this is a progressive pairing experience! The food will be selected to match the specific beer you will be drinking, which will be unique to each brewery. You'll not only leave this tour with a deeper knowledge of how craft beer is made & how to pair beer with food, but a full belly. There will be 8 food items paired with 8 delicious beer samples between Harmony Hall & Creston Brewery. Last stop at City Built Brewing Co. we will be switching to beers only.
On this tour you'll be visiting Harmony Hall, Creston Brewery & City Built Brewing Co. There will be a variety of food items from each stop including portions of appetizers, main dishes and desserts. If you require vegetarian options let us know in advance, your order can be specially made. You’ll be treated like a V.I.P. on this tour as you meet some brewers, chefs & taproom managers who will talk about the food & beers!
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 beers. They use a lot of locally sourced ingredients such as hops, honey, coffee and fruit. Their food menu is unique as the beers. At this stop you’ll be trying the Sesame Tuna, Mini Chimi’s, Confit Fried Chicken & a beer float for dessert.
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. At this stop you'll be trying brisket nachos, harissa cauliflower, fried brussel sprouts & firetoasted marshmallow brownie.
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).
Tour includes 11 large samples of beer & 8 food items paired with the beers, a private brewery tour and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide. Don’t worry about tipping the breweries, we’ll take care of that!
Show up hungry for this tour!
*This tour is on Friday, February 14 (Valentine's Day) – 5:30-9:00pm
Tour 3: Grand Rapids West Side - Saturday, February 15 - 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, February 15- 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at City Built Brewing Co. (2nd stop).
Tour 2: Beer City Experience - Saturday, February 22 - 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, February 22- 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Hall (2nd stop).
