Beerunch Brewery Bus Tour

Overview

If you feel it’s never too early to start drinking great local beer, then the Beerunch tour is designed for you!

Hop on the bus with us and we will head to Bissell Brothers Brewing before they open their doors to the public for the day. We will be able to spend time in their impressive space and enjoy their well-known beers to learn about their journey to become one of the best-known breweries in New England.

After a great start, we will travel over to East Bayside to Belleflower Brewing for another exclusive visit before the doors are opened to their thirsty fans. In a very short time, this company has chartered a course all their own by working directly with local farmers and foragers to produce some very memorable beers.

Then it will be time to step inside Goodfire Brewing, a company that has also made its mark in a very beer-centric town. We will visit with their team and sip a variety of their beers that have all originated from their talented head brewer.

City: Portland

Mon 09 Sep

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Starting at $99.00

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Mon 09 Sep

Starting at $99.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled Water

Snacks

Beer Tasting

Transportation

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 21 years (photo ID required)
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Bissell Brothers Brewing Company

Bissell Brothers was founded in December 2013 by brothers Noah and Peter Bissell, along with Noah’s college friend Seth. Their original brewery was located at the now-famous One Industrial Way. Their first release was The Substance, a hoppy American Pale Ale that was first released in cans in January 2014 and immediately created massive demand from beer lovers. Since those early days, they have increased their production by at least 200% a year which resulted in the 2016 move of the entire brewery to Thompson’s Point in Portland. They now brew in a revitalized space 10 times the size of their old brewery that was built in 1904 and once served as a railcar repair location for the Maine Central Railroad. They received a larger brewhouse during 2017 and sent their original system north to begin brewing for their second location in their hometown of Milo, Maine.

Belleflower Brewing

Belleflower opened in March 2021, and they are focused on creating a variety and distinction between batches. It is co-owned by the Page and Bonadies families. Zach Page and Nick Bonadies met as homebrewers who had volunteered to help launch Trillium Brewing Company. Belleflower is named after Nick’s family farm in New Hampshire and was originally given to a beloved apple tree that fell many years ago. The trunk of the “belleflower tree” has since been repurposed as a decorative beam in the barn and is a symbol of the enduring grit and ingenuity of New Englanders. Above the barn is a hex sign, a form of folk art believed to be imbued with the power to ward off evil and bring good luck. Belleflower’s logo is a modern take on this traditional sign, much like their beers which all display a creative angle on familiar beer styles.

Goodfire Brewing Co.

Goodfire is located in East Bayside, a well-known hub within the booming craft alcohol industry of Portland. Founded by David Redding, a physician, they first poured their beers during 2017 Portland Beer Week and opened their tasting room doors shortly after. The comfortable 4,000-square-foot space includes a separate meeting and event room. The brewing equipment was produced by Tigpro, right here in Portland. Head brewer Gordon Jones started Goodfire off by brewing IPA’s named Prime and Waves, but has certainly branched out with fruited sours, saisons, and lagers.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (14)

novy105

Aug 2019

Alan and Chris were fantastic guides showing us three distinctly different breweries and giving us an up close and personal education about the history of the facilities/beers. They were genuinely passionate about beer and Maine and it showed throughout our time together. We look forward to booking future tours with the Maine beer bus.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for coming on a tour with us! We try to craft our tours carefully so we can show our guests how the Maine craft beverage scene is unique and creative. We also look forward to seeing you on another tour. Cheers!

Molly L

Jul 2019

We came with 7 people together a s had a great time. Ryan was very informative and every brewery we visited had different vibes and great beer. Great way to start your day in Portland

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Awesome! Thank you for the shoutout to Ryan, we know he'd appreciate it. Hope to see you again the next time you visit Portland!

Paradise13471235795

Jul 2019

Tour guide was sweet, super informative and a good host. The brewerys were really cool, friendly. It was a great day out

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Glad to hear you had a great time on a tour with us! Thanks again and hope to see you again!