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Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown Denver

2.5 hours
Denver, USA

About this activity

Join Denver's first and best walking brewery tour as you satisfy your thirst for beer and knowledge.  Learn the history of Denver and step outside on this walking tour to see, hear, smell, and -most importantly- taste the best that Downtown Denver has to offer.  Tour Stops: Rock Bottom Brewery- Established in 1991 (3 years before Great Divide Brewery opened) and named after the slogan "Get a Piece of the Rock," Rock Bottom brewery at 1001 16th St Denver, Co became a solid player in Denver's beer game. In business for over 25 years it has received 200+ awards for its beer nation wide and proves to us that some beer just needs to get around. The head brewer of Rock Bottom Downtown Denver, John McClure, continues to give back to Denver's beer industry by running an excellent brewing apprenticeship through his brew house. These new faces continue to grow and improve the muscle behind every pint.  Jagged Mountain Brewery- Founded by a team of true mountain men who were thirsting for their next adventure. The age old drunken conversation of “we should own a bar!” didn’t happen at any old watering hole.  RJ Banat and Randy Stinson set the wheels into motion in 2010 while on a canyon excursion in Utah.  After three years of networking, penny pinching, construction management, and kickstarting, on November 2, 2013 Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery opened its doors at 1139 20th St Denver, Co. These mountain men wanted their brewery to reflect their passion for the outdoors and thus named it Jagged Mountain after a peak in the Weminuche Wilderness. Falling Rock Tap House- Founded in 1997 by beer aficionado, Chris Black. Their slogan says it all; "No Crap on Tap." With over 75 beers on tap this hole in the wall bar is THE place to drink craft beer in Denver. Breweries know it, distributors know, and now you know it. You're Welcome. Enjoy this gem during any sporting event but you better make sure to start your search here if a cool beer is coming to town. Wynkoop Brewery- Lucky for us all, in 1988 John Hickenlooper (Colorado Governor), Jerry Williams, Mark Schiffler and Russell Schehrer dragged LoDo away from its sketchy past when they opened the FIRST craft Brewery in Denver. Located on Skid Row in the century-old J. S. Brown Mercantile Building at 1634 18th St. Denver, Co  Wynkoop is surrounded by iconic landmarks like Coors Field, Larimer Square, and the recently renovated Union Station. Don't let their age fool you into thinking that they are too scared to put Rocky Mountain Oysters, green chiles or gummy bears in their beer, because they do. Includes 10+ beer samples, 4 stops, beer trivia, and scandalous city history. Food not included.

Highlights

  • Beer-loving guide helps pare down long menus to pick the best on tap
  • Tour earns 5-star reviews for friendly guides and quality breweries
  • Take home a souvenir tasting glass to use with your favorite pours

Full description

Pair excellent, locally brewed beer with a side of Denver history as you taste your way through the hopping LoDo district. Learn how the Mile High City became the western capital of craft beer as you pop into four hand-picked pubs and microbreweries to sample seasonal and local ales, lagers, and stouts. Find your new favorite beer and take the guesswork out of picking bars on this fun and social sampler.

Included / Excluded

  • Beverages
  • Local guide
  • Souvenir taster glass
  • Gratuities
  • Food (please eat beforehand)
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting point

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 1001 16th Street #A-100, #A-100 A, 100, Denver, CO 80265, USA ***START LOCATIONS VARY BY TOUR TIME*** This start location is for tour starting on Fridays at 3:15 PM and Saturdays at 12:00 noon When you arrive Rock Bottom, tell the host you are with "Denver Microbrew Tour", and he will show you to our group.Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA ***START LOCATIONS VARY BY TOUR TIME*** This start location is for tours starting on Saturdays at 3:15 PM and Sundays at 3:15 PM When you arrive Wynkoop, tell the host you are with "Denver Microbrew Tour", and he will show you to our group.Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Tour end points change based on a variety of factors, but won't be more than a mile away from where we started. Your tour guide will be happy to help orient you, and if needed, provide directions back to the original start location. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 1001 16th Street #A-100, #A-100 A, 100, Denver, CO 80265, USA Tour end points change based on a variety of factors, but won't be more than a mile away from where we started. Your tour guide will be happy to help orient you, and if needed, provide directions back to the original start location.

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: 2h 30m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Additional information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 21 years; bring photo ID
Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriate for the weather
Bring water
Do not park at a 2-hour parking meter
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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