Old Ballard Brewery Tour

Overview

TOUR INCLUDES REUBEN'S BREW, WHEELIE POP BREWING, AND LAGUNITAS TAPROOM AND BEER SANCTUARY.

Our tour ends just a few short blocks from Old Ballard's Historic District where you can find over two dozen restaurants, pubs, and cocktail lounges. We'll sample traditional, old-world brewing styles and new, experimental beers that you will find only in these breweries. We will learn why the close proximity of Northwest barley fields, the most productive hops growing region in the world and visionary brewing pioneers have made Seattle the center of the craft brewing renaissance.

At each brewery our Cicerone certified Beer Guide will lead a guided tasting of four, 4-once beers, for a total of 12 different beers. This is about 3 pints of beer.
* Just over half a mile, 1,260 steps
* Each guide a certified cicerone
* 12 different 4 oz beers
* Free 4-oz souvenir tasting glass
* Free souvenir Bottle Key-Chain opener
* Beer & Food Pairing Guide

City: Seattle

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $89.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $89.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
As of mid-March, King County is no longer requiring proof of vaccination or mandatory face masks. BUT the situation is volatile, and restrictions may be reinstated at any time. It would be wise to travel with a mask just in case. Your guide is fully vaccinated.

What To Expect

Reuben's Brews

Our tour begins at Reuben's Brews, one of the neighborhood's most popular spots. This brewery is truly a family affair. In fact, young Reuben was only a month old when his Dad and Mom opened the brewery that boasts his name. Let's drop in and enjoy Reuben's father's handiwork.

Lagunitas Brewing Company TapRoom & Beer Sanctuary

We end our tour just a few short blocks from Ballard's Historic district at Lagunitas Taproom and Beer Sanctuary. One of Ballard's newest breweries is actually one of California's oldest. The Ballard brewery features old favorites and beers only brewed here in Washington. Even if you think you are familiar with Lagunitas there will be something here you have never tried before. We will also get a close up look at the brewing process.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (20)

Daniel B

Jul 2019

We had a great time on this tour. Our guide was super knowledgeable about the area of town we were in, the beer we were drinking, and you could tell he was very passionate about his town and beer. Our group of 6 had a wonderful time and would definitely do the tour again.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Daniel, I had a great time with you and your friends. The next time you and your college buddies get together, come back up here to Seattle. There are plenty more beers to try. Cheers, Tim

ChubaBubba

Jun 2019

My wife and I took the tour, and had a great time! Tim was very informative and we were able to taste a variety of beers, while learning about the brewing process. I was amazing to see the different breweries and each had their own unique vibe. We really enjoyed it! I highly recommend it!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you, it was great having you and your wife join me on our beer adventure. I am glad that you enjoyed it. Cheers, Tim

tovandi

Oct 2018

Tim Lorang was our guide for this tour. It was just four of us on this tour, my husband and myself, and another couple. Tim was a great guide. He had lots of stories and tons of information about the beer business and beer itself. We started at the Lagunitas tap room and went on to NWPeak and ended at Peddler Brewing Company. We tasted a surprisingly wide variety of beers in these three places. Lagers, IPAs, sours, stouts, we tasted them all. We learnt about different stages of brewing, the effects of adding hops at different stages of the brewing process, the difference in taste depending on the degree of barley roasting and so on. I would recommend this tour highly. It’s a fun outing, you hang out with a fun guide, you learn a lot about beer and seattle’s microbrewery scene, AND you get to drink great beer! What’s not to love, eh?