15 of the Top Brewery Tours to Take in the US
Perennial Artisan Ales — St. Louis, MO
While St. Louis is often equated with Budweiser, it’s Perennial Artisan Ales that gets some of the most accolades, at least in recent years. Free brewer-led tours are available on Saturdays at 2 p.m. and will take you through the production facility where the beer is made, packaged and distributed to 13 states around the country.
Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. — Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati has a long brewing history that’s been rejuvenated by a new wave of microbreweries, from the well-established to up-and-coming. Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. is arguably the most popular and offers free tours so you can see how some of the city’s tastiest award-winning craft brews are made. You’ll also be able to enjoy sampling the latest styles and freshest beers in its 1860 malt house taproom.
Operating hours are as follows:
- Wednesdays and Thursdays: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Fridays: 4 p.m. to midnight
- Saturdays: 12 p.m. to midnight
- Sundays: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Jackalope Brewing Company — Nashville, TN
When you’re in Nashville, you can take a break from all the music-related attractions and give some samples of Jackalope’s beers a try. Jackalope Brewing Company offers tours of the brewery and two taprooms: The Den, its original location that specializes in small-batches and one-offs, and The Ranch, the main production facility where its year-round beers are brewed.
The 45-minute tours are $7 per person and include the tour of the facility, a pint glass and a tasting. The Ranch’s tour hours are as follows:
- Fridays: 5:30 p.m.
- Saturdays: 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The Den’s tours are as follows:
- Fridays: 5 p.m.
- Saturdays: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.