Why is the tour fee so low? Unlike most tours, we don't "build in" beverages to the tour cost. Often when doing so, options may be somewhat predetermined. We'd rather keep the tour price low & give you greater choice in your selections. Plus, some patrons may prefer NA options.
Paul, the owner: craft brewery co-founder, beer history geek, historic brewery artifacts collector, & 30-year history teacher.
Take in all the amazing things that makes Milwaukee such a wonderful place ~ craft brewery tour + beer history + great stories & architecture of Downtown Milwaukee & the Historic Third Ward + a stop at a craft distillery + a final stop for Wisconsin's finest cheese curds!
This tour starts at the awesome Broken Bat Brewing Co where you will learn about the exploding craft brewing scene of Milwaukee along with the rich legacy of brewing in the city. A tour of the production area is included. We then take in the River Walk as you explore the Historic Third Ward district & learn about it's amazing history & how it has become a jewel of the city today. We then explore the southern edge of downtown as you see & hear how Milwaukee came to be. This includes a stop for a beverage break at the chic Central Standard Distillery & to enjoy the panoramic views of the city from its majestic rooftop. We end at the new 3rd Street Market Hall (food hall, games, full bar) where you can grab some tasty cheese curds & an array of other great food items from a host of vendors.
Broken Bat Brewing + Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen + 3rd St Market Hall ~ we will also do a walk thru of the Milwaukee Public Market
Broken Bat (craft beers, hard seltzers, soda) ~ Central Standard (craft cocktails, beer, soda) ~ 3rd St Market Hall (full bar)
135 E. Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee
275 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
** Aside from a full bar & several food vendors, 3rd St Market Hall has a number of games to play for free - like corn hole & shuffleboard - so look to hang out after we are done!
"If you want to see a great cross section of the many super cool things that Milwaukee has to offer, this is the tour for you. A super fun 3 hours!"
Experience old Milwaukee with the iconic Schlitz & Pabst brewery complexes in one tour! See how these 2 helped the city become the "Beer Capital of the World" as well as their influence on saloon culture in the city.
This tour starts in the historic pub called The Brown Bottle (Schlitz Park), goes along the scenic River Walk, stops in the super cool Deer District (home of the Milwaukee Bucks), & ends in the iconic Pabst brewery complex. Here, we view the majestic Pabst brew kettles in the Brewhouse Inn & Suites. All along the way, we learn about the unique beer history of Milwaukee of the late 1800s thru the Prohibition era as you discover the role of the saloon including tied houses & the Devil's Trinity. Historic brewery artifacts "show & tell," engaging trivia & fun facts throughout.
The Brown Bottle + one stop in the Deer District
The Brown Bottle (full bar + Schlitz) ~ Deer District stop (full bar)
221 W Galena St, Milwaukee
1215 N 10th St, Milwaukee
** Lunch prior to our tour @ The Brown Bottle (we depart from there at 2:20 pm)
** Learn more about Pabst history @ Best Place - book separately: www.bestplacemilwaukee.com (open on Thu)
** Food after our tour @ On Tap in the Brewhouse Inn & Suites (open on Thu)
** Craft beer - Central Waters Brewing
"Both Schlitz & Pabst were #1 in world production historically...so the fact that we can still see so many of their buildings yet today is incredible. And both are gems in their own right current day!"
Have you ever heard of beer? Yep, we knew it! Now, let us show you how Milwaukee did its fair share to make beer famous! Learn about how the city became the "Beer Capital of the World," plus experience the rise of the incredible craft brewery scene of today.
The tour starts with a visit to one of the city's top craft breweries in the downtown entertainment venue, the Deer District (home of the Milwaukee Bucks). Then a leisurely 10-minute walk to the iconic Pabst brewery complex where we will see the majestic Pabst brew kettles in the Brewhouse & Suites & as well as other fantastic features that date back to the 1800s. A stop at the famed corporate office spaces of Pabst & a visit to a second highly acclaimed craft brewery are included. All along the way, learn about Milwaukee beer history while interacting with brewery artifacts “show & tell” & engaging fun beer trivia.
Good City Brewing (downtown) + Best Place in the Historic Pabst Brewery + Brewhouse Inn & Suites + Central Waters Brewing - Milwaukee
Good City (craft beers, hard seltzer, wine) ~ Best Place (craft beer, PBR, full bar, soda) ~ Central Waters (craft beers, hard seltzer, soda)
333 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee
1037 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee
** Lunch prior to our tour @ Good City (we depart from there at 1:20 pm)
** Learn more about Pabst history @ Best Place - book separately: www.bestplacemilwaukee.com
** Food after our tour @ On Tap in the Brewhouse Inn & Suites
**The Brewery District will be holding a farmers market each Friday during the summer from 3-6 pm. We'll walk thru...look to stop over at the end!
"This is a really great way to get a true feel of how & why Milwaukee became the "Beer Capital of the World" while sipping on some of the finest brews of today. And Best Place has the city's best gift shop - if they don't have it, you don't need it!"
Experience the city by foot as we focus on Milwaukee history & architecture with beer history mixed in. Be ready to do some engaging city trivia along with a historic brewery artifacts "show & tell. One beverage stop along the way.
The tour starts at the wonderful Brewhouse Inn & Suites in the historic Pabst brewery complex where we view the 6 majestic Pabst brew kettles. We continue through the Pabst complex with a walk to the Deer Deer District, the city's marquee entertainment venue that is home to the Milwaukee Bucks. We then explore the historic Old World Third St District & River Walk as we learn about old Kilbourntown & Juneautown in downtown Milwaukee. The varied architecture, both past & present, will be highlighted. We then end at the city's newest food hall, 3rd St. Market Hall. Tour also includes: Wisconsin lingo, artifacts "show & tell," & engaging stories & fun facts throughout.
One beverage / rest stop along the way.
One beverage stop (full bar)
1215 N 10th St, Milwaukee
275 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
** 3rd St Market Hall has several food vendors, so it would be a great place to grab lunch after we are done.
"I think you'll be delightfully surprised by the fascinating stories of Milwaukee history as well as the variety of historic architecture that we have. This tour is a great way to share both with you!"
Experience 3 great spaces in the iconic Pabst brewery complex (the Brewery District) with a lunch stop included! A super FUN way to spend an afternoon ~ all stops are all very close to one another.
DETAILS
> Price = email us for rates
> Stops at the new Central Waters Brewing Co + the new On Tap MKE in the Brewhouse Inn & Suites (view the majestic Pabst brew kettles) + Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery
> Includes: Milwaukee beer history / Historic brewery "show & tell" artifacts / Series of engaging & fun craft beer & beer history trivia / Overview of the historic Pabst complex
> Lunch - participants will be able to order lunch in advance for On Tap, thus the food will be ready for us upon arrival (payment will be directly to On Tap)
> Beverages available for purchase - Central Waters (an array of craft beers + hard seltzers) / On Tap (full bar) / Best Place (PBR, craft beer, full bar)
RECOMMENED COMPLIMENT TO OUR TOUR:
** Do a tour of Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery (learn all about the Pabst Brewing Co ~ great stories, history & architecture!) ~ book directly: www.bestplacemilwaukee.com/
A full brewery tour at Broken Bat Brewing plus visits to two other Third Ward / Walker's Point breweries!
DETAILS:
> Price = email us for rates
> Starts at Broken Broken Bat Brewing Co on the northern edge of the Walker's Point neighborhood
> Craft beer education + engaging craft beer & historical beer trivia throughout
> Craft beer, hard seltzer, & soda available for purchase throughout
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