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Original DC Guided Brewery Tour with Lunch or Dinner

Overview
The Original Brew Tour brings you the best DC craft beer experience in the city! On this all-inclusive tour, you can explore the beer of our nation’s capital as you learn about beer history and the brewing process. Your guide will take you behind the curtain, where the brewmasters work their magic. Couple all that knowledge with a scrumptious beer and food pairing at lunch or dinner time for an unparalleled brew tour experience!

Taste award-winning beers on a 4 to 5 hour tour to 4 breweries in the Washington DC area. Itineraries vary as we tour several local brewery affiliates but tours may include:

Hellbender Brewing CO

Right Proper Brewing CO

3 Stars Brewing

Brookland Pint (food stop)

District Chophouse and Brewery (food stop)

Red Bear Brewing

Port City Brewing

We have highlighted some of them below to give you a better sense of this awesome experience!
City: Washington DC
Mon 24 Feb
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Starting at $129.00
Mon 24 Feb
Starting at $129.00
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What's Included
Round trip transportation
Lunch or dinner included!
Up to 16 delicious craft beers to try!
Local expert beer guide
Additional Info
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the activity starts.
  • Pre-gaming is strictly prohibited. Anyone visibly intoxicated before the tour will not be allowed to attend and a refund will not be provided.
  • For US citizens, please bring a non-expired state ID. If you are not from the US, please bring your passport.
  • Open-toed shoes are not allowed due to safety concerns, especially in brewery settings. You must wear closed toe shoes.
  • Minimum age is 21, no exceptions.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements or in the event of inclement weather. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
What To Expect
1
Hellbender Brewing Company
These breweries are sample itineraries only. All schedules are subject to change. This handsomely-helmed DC brewery got its name from the Eastern Hellbender Salamander, which is the largest salamander in North America, and the third largest in the world! So, it’s safe to say that their beers boast BIG flavors. But they don’t just brew killer ales, they do it in an environmentally sound, super-efficient way using their hammer mill and mash filter to protect the earth from harsh effects and you from bad beer. Unlike any brewery on the east coast, Hellbender Brewing is able to use less grain and less water for all of its brews but brings you more flavor than you can even imagine. Let us take you on a behind the scenes tour of this brewery’s unique process and walk you through the science of why less really is more, and what makes Hellbender a must visit on any Washington, DC trip.
2
Right Proper Brewing Company
Right Proper Brewing Company started as a vision that centered around DC as a hometown, with each neighborhood defined by a different culture. A vision of heading to your local pub to grab a fresh glass of beer that was brewed on premise. A vision that would be defined by the yeasts used to ferment the beer, as opposed to the hops used to bitter it. This vision belonged to Thor Cheston, a DC Native who ditched medical school at Georgetown University to follow a passion for beer. After meeting John Snedden, owner of Rocklands BBQ, the two of them realized they had aligned visions, and opened their Brewpub: Right Proper. Right Proper Production Brewery followed, and allowed them to share their beers with DC restaurants, and still be a part of the community!
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3 Stars Brewing Company
Dave Coleman and Mike Garvey created the 3 Stars concept in Mike’s basement, known as “the lab”, back in 2009. What started as a homebrewing hobby evolved into a business, and they were able to open their doors at 6400 Chillum Pl in 2012. Doubling their production every year since they have been opened, 3 Stars Brewing has kept to their roots of “The Lab,” brewing experimental batches, and pushing the envelope on innovating new drinking experiences, like their popular Peppercorn Saison or Southern Belle Imperial brown ale with toasted pecans.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (68)
John S
Mar 2018
Jeff, our driver and tour leader, was excellent. He had a wealth of knowledge and he was a very fun guide. Our visits were interesting and the beer was a flavorful experience. Everyone on the tour was ready to enjoy themselves and enjoy some great beer. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host
Mar 2018
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed our tour, John! I hope we see you again sometime in DC or one of our other 5 cities -- cheers!
Lisa G
Mar 2018
As somewhat of a novice coming into this experience, I definitely learned a lot. Our guide Marie was really fun and easy to talk to. My only recommendations would be to consider trading the van for a small bus when the budget permits, as it was rather uncomfortable to climb in and out from the very back row (especially after a few beers). Also, I was expecting more from the "food pairings" which was a salad, three chicken wings, and a quesadilla triangle. While I have no food allergies, the food was way too spicy for me, and I couldn't taste the beers. I was expecting to be trying it with fruits and cheeses and breads —something that would really let the beer shine. Other than that, the experience was really great and I would recommend to friends!
Response from Host
Mar 2018
Hi Lisa, I'm really glad to hear that you learned a lot and had fun our tour. Thanks so much for your feedback and your review -- cheers!!
Nancy L
Feb 2018
This was a wonderful experience! I did it with a friend and then we got to meet people through it as well. It is a great activity to do if you are visiting the city. You can sight see and whatever during the day then at night this is perfect. You don't have to worry about driving and you get to experience local beers. Also, you can see parts of D.C. that you wouldn't see typically. You are in a van that sits like 12 people or so and get driven around to 4 different breweries and drink fantastic beer. We did the night one and did was included with beer as well. I would do this in every city I visit Also, our guide was Jeff and he was wonderful!! 5 stars for him. Knew his stuff and made sure we had a good time!
Response from Host
Feb 2018
Hi Nancy, I'm so happy to hear that you and your friend enjoyed our tour! We have tours in Boston, Baltimore, Burlington, Philly, Pittsburgh and more cities coming soon, so I do hope we see you again. Thank you so much for your review -- cheers!!

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