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Craft Beer Walking Tour: 4 Breweries - 3 Hours - 2 Tacos - 1 Mile

Craft Beer Walking Tour: 4 Breweries - 3 Hours - 2 Tacos - 1 Mile

Overview

52 ounces of craft beer is included on this 3-hour walking tour showcasing 4 of Santa Rosa’s finest award-winning microbreweries: Russian River Brewing Co, Shady Oak Barrel House, Civilization Brewing, and 3 Disciples Brewery.

You will join a friendly and knowledgeable craft beer enthusiast, who will bring the area to life with historic accounts of local legends, from Luther Burbank to Alfred Hitchcock, and tales of the bootleggers, backstabbers and black market brewers who made the Nor Cal beer scene what it is today.

While you enjoy some of the best brews Santa Rosa has to offer, along with a few snacks along the way, your guide will share insights into how Sonoma county became the birthplace of the microbrewery and why it continues to rank among the top craft beer destinations on the planet.

City: Santa Rosa

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $129.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $129.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Experienced guide and beer enthusiast

10-16 ounces of craft beer at each of the four breweries

All Fees and Taxes

Your choice of snacks at two of the breweries

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Russian River Brewing Company

Aim to arrive 10 minutes early and look for the guide with the beer umbrella outside the crown jewel of Santa Rosa’s craft beer scene: Russian River Brewing Co. This is the home of Pliny the Elder, the first commercially produced double IPA in the country, which was ranked as the #1 beer in the US by the American Homebrewers Association 8 years in a row! This masterpiece — along with several other perfected recipes for the Blind Pig IPA, the STS Pilsner, and the Belgian “-ation” series — have racked up over 40 medals for this remarkable brewery at the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup. We will begin our stumble here by sampling all 4 of these diverse and divine award-winning beers, while learning a bit about each other, the roots of Sonoma County's fascination with beer, and the reasons that Santa Rosa has been dubbed the microbrew capital of the country.

3 Disciples Brewing

Specializing in strong Belgian ales, coffee porters, and a spectrum of 4 IPAs, the 3 Disciples Brewery offers an eclectic mix of the best styles Sonoma County has to offer. The founders built this brewery through sustainable farming, growing their own hops, barley and other ingredients to create some truly unique ales. Their flagship beer, The Lunar Halo Bourbon Imperial Stout, was aged in bourbon barrels for 10 months. With notes of chocolate brownies, coconut and an 11% ABV, this beer has won 4 top awards at the Battle of the Brews, beating out over 50 breweries to win the title of Best American Ale in 2019 and Best in Show in 2018. We will all get 5 oz. pours of this remarkable beer, along with another brew of your choosing from their ever-changing selection. This is a great spot to spend some time strolling around the venue, which has an outdoor courtyard, a concert stage, an art gallery, as well as darts, cornhole boards, and a giant jenga set that is begging to be played.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (6)

52carlim

Sep 2022

Nathan was an amazing tour guide!! Super knowledgeable and offered great advice for the different beers to try. It was a truly wonderful experience! It helps you to learn more about the area and what makes their beer so delicious and unique!!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

I appreciate the glowing review, Carli! I had a great time introducing you and Chad to all of the weird and wild beers of Sonoma County. So serendipitous that we found a vegan food truck for you two at the last brewery on top of everything else on the wonderful journey! Thanks for the good times and cheers to the homestead ahead for you and Chad!!!

stst415

Jul 2022

Fantastic Sonoma County beer tour! I'm a Hollywood location scout, so I appreciated learning about these great restaurant & bar venues from somebody who is so knowledgeable about the area. Next time I'm up this way to visit relatives, we'll definitely do it again! I don't think kids are allowed on the tour anymore, so my aunt is going to have to babysit next time. ;-)

Response from Host

Sep 2022

It was really great getting to know you and hearing about your fascinating job as a location scout - so many cool stories! I feel like I learned more from you than you got from me. Thanks for making the time together fun - Cheers!

MindiT81

Jul 2022

Craft Beer Stumble was the highlight of what was supposed to be a wine tasting trip haha. Great beer, fun beer knowledge, awesome people. There were like 60 different kinds of beer to choose from across the 4 breweries! Nathan is knowledgeable, relaxed, and confident—exactly the kinda dude you want to have a beer with! I'm already planning to come back with a group for a friend's birthday.