Asheville Brews Cruise, a cornerstone of Asheville’s vibrant craft beer culture since 2006, has been deeply impacted by the recent devastating floods that swept through our community.
For years, this tour has connected locals and visitors alike to the heart of Asheville’s brewing scene, celebrating the artistry, passion, and resilience of our brewers.
Now, in the wake of the floods, Asheville Brews Cruise faces an uncertain future.
At this point, tour operations are suspended until further notice.
The damage has been profound, and as the team focuses on recovery and rebuilding, there is no timetable for the return of tour operations. This pause weighs heavily on those who have poured their hearts into creating unforgettable experiences for beer lovers from around the world.
While the road ahead is unclear, the spirit of Asheville’s community—rooted in perseverance and unity—remains unbroken.
Together, we hope to raise a glass again someday soon.
For now, our thoughts and support are with everyone affected by this tragedy.
WELCOME TO ASHEVILLE BREWS CRUISE
the Original Brewery Tour in AVL!
Since 2006, thousands of thirsty guests have embarked on our unforgettable tours, immersing themselves in Asheville’s renowned beer culture. With longstanding relationships with local breweries, we offer an exclusive opportunity to connect with some of the city’s most experienced brewers.
Led by our experienced and fun-loving guides, our tours are designed to engage and delight every guest. Discover the art of brewing, explore beer history, master the art of tasting, and even learn how to pair beer with food. Plus, get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a working brewery!
But that’s not all – our tours boast a wide variety and ample amount of beer, ensuring you’ll expand your palate and knowledge of beer styles.
And with us behind the wheel, you can relax and enjoy every sip without worrying about transportation.
Join us on the yellow bus with a smile for an experience that promises fun, learning, and the chance to immerse yourself in Asheville’s famous beer scene.
Book your tour now and get ready to raise a glass with us on the bus!
Our Featured Tours
Private and Corporate Tours
Take your group on board the Asheville Brews Cruise and let our local experts show you around.
Your specialized tour could visit local sites for everyone to participate in fun activities. With these private tours, we can be flexible on start times and pick-up and drop-off locations.
Let us know about any specific places that your group would like to visit. We will do our best to accommodate them on your private tour. We love trying to make the impossible possible! Learn more here…
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What Our Guests Think About Asheville Brews Cruise
JC was a blast and really knows a lot about the beer brewing process. Got to sample a good amount of beer. Highly recommend.
– Heath B., Tripadvisor
Our guide was very knowledgeable and lead us to three of the best breweries in Ashville. I would highly recommend
– Brendan O., Google
JC is an awesome tour guide and I would definitely recommend Asheville Brews Cruise to anyone.
– Laura D-W., Google
We had a great time visiting 3 local breweries. Jc was knowledgeable and a fun tour guide. He did not disappoint with the beer selections from each brewery. We tried 12 different flavors of beer.
– travelema3, Tripadvisor
The Brews Cruise was an excellent experience. I booked a private tour for a bachelor party and we all had an absolute blast. Our guide, JC, kept the spirits high and the vibes immaculate.
– Tim M., Google
Brews Cruise owner and tour host JC was awesome, engaging and connecting with each member of my family and the other guests on a personal level! JC has a homebrewing background and possesses tremendous knowledge of the brewing industry, as well as the bustling and growing Asheville beer scene. He balanced the time nicely between describing the beers we were sampling and showing us the brewing and packaging processes. JC took us to three breweries we probably would have missed on our own, ensured we tasted a wide variety of different styles of beers, and gave great insight into how the brewer arrived at the finished product. As an added bonus, JC is a musician and shared venues and opportunities to experience music with great beer.
– Jeff W., Google
The Brew Cruise was a wedding gift to my husband and I this past Fall. We finally took advantage of this gift this past June. What a great time! JC is a wonderful host and a great tour guide through the downtown area of Asheville. The three breweries we toured in Asheville were clean, inviting and had great beer! We will definitely take our out of town friends and family members back to these breweries. I highly recommend this tour with JC, it was very fun, entertaining and educational.
– Antoinette S., Google
Brews Cruise is the OG of brewery tours and the experience shows. Who would have thought riding on the short bus could be so much fun? JC was our Sensei and he has a black belt in beer. He kept everything fun and educational. Do not miss out on this experience.
– Greg, Google
Drove us around and kept a good atmosphere!
– Renato M., Google
10/10 trip. Had an exceptional time touring the Asheville brewery scene with JC in the short bus. Can’t recommend enough
– Connor G., Tripadvisor
JC knows anything and everything about beer. He even made sure we had water at each stop. Well worth the money and we will definitely book again when we return to Asheville. If you like beer, you MUST do this tour!
– Melissa J., Google
We got this tour from our great friends who live in the town and we really thanks them for that experience! All you want to know about the Asheville beers and breweries, just ask the guide. As we are from the country where the "beer was born" (Czech Republic, Pilsner) I appreciated the knowledge of that history as well 👍 We spent a lot of fun there and tasted many types of beers during the tour, the Brew Cruise bus was amazing, we met nice people from other countries. Absolutely recommend that 🍻
– Jiri H., Google
JC is the BOMB - he made the cruisin' a blast and he is sooooo knowledgable! I highly recommend JC and Shorty (the bus) for an afternoon of great beers and entertainment!!
– Sarah G., Google
I did the Asheville Brews Cruise as part of a joint bachelor-bachelorette party. Everything with JC and Zach went perfectly, from scheduling, to providing hospitality, to being very knowledge of the local brews. Also just super fun and chill guys.
– Mike T., Google
We had an absolute blast on this trip! Could not recommend more and would do it again when we are back in town!
– Kelly C., Google