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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 Cooperage Brewing Company.

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

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $129.00

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $129.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Experienced guide and beer enthusiast

All Fees and Taxes

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

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (10)

zachsR8382OG

Sep 2022

Nathan was a great tour guide. I was in Napa for my honeymoon and after a day of wine tastings my wife and I wanted to switch it up and try some local beer. After starting with a flight at Russian River, Nathan was able to give us great recommendations at the other breweries (not to mention you cannot go wrong with a flight at Russian River), as well as giving us great info about the area and the breweries in general. We had so much fun. As an added bonus he even gave us an awesome lunch recommendation in San Francisco when we told him we were heading there the next day before flying out.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks so much, Zach! It was really great meeting you and Laura and getting to share some of Santa Rosa's finest brews with you! Congratulations on your new marriage and the wonderful life the two of you are building together. Glad you enjoyed that hidden gem restaurant in San Francisco too!. The next time I'm in Philly, I'm going to hit you up for brewery and restaurant recommendations in return, so be ready.

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!