Portland's Best Craft Beverages Bus Tour
Description
Most recognize Portland, Maine for its vast selection of local craft breweries. And while we retain the title for ‘most breweries per capita,’ we’re experiencing profound growth in our craft beverage scene including a range of spirits and locally produced wine. Neighborhoods like Portland’s East Bayside are brimming with craft beverage options to suit any taste, from Three of Strong’s small batch, organic rum to wines from Blue Lobster Urban Winery which are blended with Maine wild blueberries and apples from local orchards. The third stop of the tour concludes at the Portland Beer Hub, the home of Maine Brews Cruise, and a blend of beer bar and retail space in the bustling heart of Portland’s Old Port. As a bonus, all guests snag a 10% discount on additional draft and to-go purchases at the Portland Beer Hub. Please note that tour stops may change without notice due to events and the availability of staff at each venue.
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Itinerary
Our first stop will include exclusive access to one of Portland's breweries that may include Belleflower Brewing, Goodfire Brewing Co., Lone Pine Brewing Company., Bissell Brothers, and Shipyard Brewing Co. Please note that tour stops may change without notice due to events and the availability of staff at each venue.
Our second stop will include exclusive access to one of Portland's breweries that may include Belleflower Brewing, Goodfire Brewing Co., Lone Pine Brewing Company., Bissell Brothers, and Shipyard Brewing Co. Please note that tour stops may change without notice due to events and the availability of staff at each venue.
Our third stop is at Portland Beer Hub, the home to Maine Brews Cruise and the epicenter for all things beer in Portland, Maine! Please note that tour stops may change without notice due to events and the availability of staff at each venue.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 21 years (photo ID required)
Reviews(38)
10/10 service!! Loved the tour & would recommend to anyone traveling to the area. GREAT way to get to experience multiple breweries & learn about them in the process! Our guide was AMAZING! So friendly & knowledgeable. Every Beer that we drank was SO good as well!
We're thrilled to hear that you had a good time on the brewery tour! Our guides are such a wealth of knowledge on the craft beer process, and we know how much they enjoy highlighting the local scene. Thanks for joining us, there's a lot more beer to explore so we hope to see you again on another tour some day soon!
This was a very fun beer tasting tour. John and his van transported us in and out of the city to learn about production and tasting of craft beers.
Thanks so much for the kind words! John has such a wealth of knowledge of beer and Portland's brewing history, and we know how much he enjoys sharing it. We're glad you joined us on the tour!
My husband and I had a great time. Very generous pours and our guide was fantastic!
We're so happy to hear that you had a good time on the brewery tour! We know how much our guides love talking about the craft beer scene here in Portland, and we're glad that they showed you all a good time. Thanks for joining us!
Fun tour met great people, Tour guide Jeff was great
Linda - So glad to hear that you a good time on the Brewery Tour! There's so much depth to Portland's brewery scene, and we know how much Jeff enjoys showcasing it. We hope to see you on another tour again soon!
Fun tour with great beer tastings. Chris, our guide, was attentive, knowledgeable, and humorous. Recommend this tour if you would like to try some good craft beers and learn more about Portland.
Marie - Thank you so much for your review and your kind words! We know how much Chris loves sharing what makes Portland and the brewery scene so special. There's so much more to do in town so we hope you consider us for tours next time you're in Portland!
Joe made the entire experience one to remember, full of knowledge, jokes, and a great laughs.
Thank you so much for joining us, and for the kind words! Joe can absolutely bring the knowledge and the laughs. Portland's beer scene is extensive, so we hope you come back and explore even more with us!
John was amazing, accommodating, super welcoming, and extremely knowledgeable, loved all the stops. He was hilarious and kept our group engaged and entertained…i highly recommend this tour. I will definitely go again when I return to Portland, ME.
We’re so glad you had such a great time with John! His energy and knowledge really help bring Portland’s stories to life. We’d be excited to welcome you back the next time you’re in Portland!
Enjoyed Pete as our guide but wasn’t what we expected at all. Expected actual tours of the breweries and not a wine stop either. We thought it was overpriced for the tour but nice people overall at least at Orange Bike and the pub start place. Length of the tour was fine but again more tour than sitting and drinking most of the time. Maybe our expectations were different than others.
Thanks for joining us and for sharing your honest thoughts. We’re glad you enjoyed your time with Pete and our partners at Orange Bike and Portland Beer Hub. We make sure guests get a production tour at one of the stops but also try not to overwhelm with repeated brewing details — instead focusing on the stories, people, and background that make Portland’s beer scene so special. We appreciate your feedback and hope you’ll give us another try down the road!
The beer tour was great! Eric was the best guide, gave lots of info on where to go and some background of various places! The 3 breweries we stopped at were great as well!
Thanks so much, Virginia! We’re so glad you had a great time exploring Portland’s breweries with Eric — he’ll be happy to know you enjoyed both the stops and his local tips. Cheers to an awesome day out!
I booked this tour for my husband, who is a beer lover, and I ended up drinking and loving more beer than I ever have before. This was a super fun tour. The breweries we visited were great spots to hang out in, gave very generous pours and provided some fun education as well. Eric was an awesome tour guide and he definitely made the experience what it was.
Love this, Kristina! Sounds like you both had an awesome time — and we’re glad you found a few new favorite beers along the way. Eric will be thrilled to know he helped make the tour such a hit. Cheers to discovering Portland’s best brews together!
