Craft Brewery Tours and More in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville Brews Cruise has ceased its tour operations.
No tours are being offered until further notice.
We would love to return to delivering great tours to thirsty guests around Rocket City!
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- Every Friday Afternoon
- All Beer
From
$65
Hop on our brew bus and let us show you some of Huntsville’s local craft breweries.
- 3.5 Hours
- Ages 21+
Our Featured Tours
- Saturday Afternoon
- All Beer
- 3.5 Hours
- Ages 21+
An in-depth look into our vibrant local craft beer scene.
- Saturday Afternoon
- Beer, Whiskey, and Mead
- 3.5 Hours
- Ages 21+
There is more than beer being made in our craft alcohol industry. This tour also explores local whiskey and mead!
- Saturday Afternoon
- All Beer
- 3.5 Hours
- Ages 21+
Join us for an insider’s look into the craft beer scene of downtown Huntsville.
Private and Corporate Tours
Take your group on board the Huntsville Brews Cruise and let our local experts show you around.
Your specialized tour could visit local sites for everyone to participate in fun activities. It could incorporate a round of golf, a visit to a historical site, live music, and many more options.
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…
WELCOME TO ROCKET CITY, AND TO HUNTSVILLE BREWS CRUISE!
Huntsville is a very dynamic place with an active and growing local population. In fact, Huntsville recently became the city in Alabama with the largest population. Of note, there is an Army base next to Huntsville, the University of Alabama Huntsville campus in town, and a growing defense and space industry complex that includes the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and numerous defense industry and IT companies.
Our family was drawn to Huntsville because of the schools, job opportunities, amenities, and housing prices – and many more people are doing the same!
Of course, lots of people come to visit Huntsville and the surrounding area. We have some truly unique craft alcohol experiences to offer both locals and visitors. Downtown we have a former middle school that has been transformed into a space that houses breweries, restaurants, a coffee shop, meeting spaces, a ballroom, and bars. Elsewhere in the complex, you can find other fun places like an arcade, ax-throwing, and a wine bar.
Across town, you’ll find bars and restaurants that make visiting downtown worthwhile. From Phat Sammy’s, a tiki bar, to Sip, a swanky cigar bar, there are options for everyone.
There are craft breweries of all sizes around the city including Straight to Ale, Yellowhammer, Chandler’s Ford Brewing, Innerspace Brewing, Salty Nut, Green Bus Brewing, and Mad Malts. There is a Craft Beer Trail to follow, and recently the Downtown Huntsville Craft Cocktail Trail was unveiled which includes seven stops each offering a specific cocktail made for the trail.
I am a beer enthusiast and homebrewer. I have a nice homebrew system in my garage and I enjoy making various styles and variations. My favorite types of beer to drink and brew are porters, kolsch’s, and IPAs. My wife enjoys drinking sour beers, wine, and mixed drinks – especially with friends.
An example of just how enthusiastic I am about craft beer is a road trip that we took in 2018. Over nine days, we drove around the southeast visiting friends and breweries. We jumped off from Columbus GA and traveled through Nashville, TN, to Richmond, VA, down to Fayetteville, NC, through Athens, GA, and back home again.
I visited 15 breweries on the trip, and as a family, we visited eight more. Our two sons had a blast and we made memories that we’ll always cherish!
Let me show you the best of what Rocket City has to offer for beer, spirits, and more…on Huntsville Brews Cruise!
~ Patrick Armour
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This Tour Will Exceed Your Expectations!
May 2023
Take the opportunity to tour Huntsville locations-Patrick is a great host! We enjoyed this far more than expected!
– Mark H., Google
Amazing Tour Guide
April 2023
Patrick was an amazing tour guide!
– Karen D., Google
We Really Enjoyed Our Time
December 2022
The value was definitely there, we went to 3 different breweries and had several complementary samples at each facility. Very friendly and entertaining tour guides.
– Jared R., Facebook
Warm and Welcoming
June 2022
Each location gives guests an immersive feel of the brewery. We come up close to the owner / operator and we are able to get questions answered. The tour easily transports guests from one location to another. Each brewery offers at least two flights. Guests have an opportunity to taste the flavors of the establishment and quickly select favorites to try again. The tour time is comfortable and well-paced, we have plenty of time to sample, to mingle and explore the venue. The merchandise offered at the venue is one-of-a-kind so shoppers have an abundant selection of local goods.
– Denise S., Google
A Great Time
June 2022
Great interactions at each brewery with the staff and brewers. The samples were great and the group seemed to have a great time.
– Mike C., Google
Would Definitely Recommend
June 2022
Huntsville Brews Cruise was great way to spend a few hours exploring some new-to-me breweries! Vehicle was very clean, snacks and water provided, and host was fantastic.
– Suzanne K., Google
Perfect Experience
June 2022
Perfect experience for new residents to the area that want to see breweries and places they haven't been to before.
– Jonathan L., Google
Had A Great Time With Friends!
June 2022
It's a nice mix of touring some breweries while more beer tasting at others. Patrick does a great job hosting the event and having snacks and water on the bus. The bus is very clean as well!
– Julie G., Google
A Fun Trip
June 2022
Boy oh boy was this a fun trip! I definitely will go again when I’m back in the area. I felt very safe and had a blast with my friends. Be sure to ask Pat questions because he is extremely knowledgeable and has some good dad jokes.
– Chris E., Google
A Must Do In The Rocket City!
June 2022
Great time! The Huntsville Brews Cruise is just what Huntsville needs. The tours were fun, interesting and educational, plus Patrick and Adrianne were excellent hosts. We visited Innerspace, Green Bus and Chandler Ford breweries. All stops had excellent beers. The tours of the brew houses and the tutorials from the brewers were informative.
– Rick M., Google
A Great Way To Explore The Craft Beer Scene In Huntsville
June 2022
The beers were very tasty at each location. Interstellar offered their top selling summer beers - very flavorful and refreshing. Green Bus offered their best sellers as well as a tour of their brewing room. The owner gave the tour and was very thorough about the process of brewing as well as some neat facts about the brewery. Our last stop was Chandlers Ford Brewing (in BeeZr) where they had some pizza for us to try as well as their top beers. This stop was also very informative about the pour method, aroma, and glass styles. The tour was full of incredible beer and really shows off the beer scene in downtown Huntsville.
– Nick P., Google
THANKS! Highly Recommend!
June 2022
Excellent tour, great company, phenomenal tour guide. Patrick is very outgoing, friendly, and knowledgeable. He adds some good insight when traveling to different breweries. Excited to get a group of us to go and continue to explore the hidden treasures/breweries here in Huntsville. See you guys again soon.
– Jackie D., Google
Awesome Experience!
June 2022
This is the perfect way to visit and sample different breweries that you may not know exist in Huntsville.
– Brad D., Google
Such A Fun Time
May 2022
Had such a fun time, would definitely recommend!
– Drew M., Google
Seriously Fantastic
May 2022
Altogether excellent tour. I'm very excited to try it several more times since they visit different spots. Everyone in Huntsville knows we have an excellent craft beer scene. These guys help showcase that in a direct way.
– Lloyd T., Google
Great Tour Of Huntsville Breweries
May 2022
Great tour of Huntsville Breweries. So much fun and delicious brews to sample.
– Beth H., Google
Awesome experience!
May 2022
This is the perfect way to visit and sample different breweries that you may not know exist in Huntsville.
– Brad D., Google
Experience Huntsville Breweries
May 2022
A fun way to experience Huntsville breweries. Bring a group and sample different and delicious beers.
– Beth H., Facebook
Super Friendly And Knowledgeable
May 2022
Pat was great!! Super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend it.
– Michael S., Google
Shows Off The Beer Scene In Downtown Huntsville
May 2022
The Downtown Tour was a great way to explore the craft beer scene in Huntsville. Very interested in checking out the other tours offered. The beers were very tasty at each location. Interstellar offered their top selling summer beers - very flavorful and refreshing. Green Bus offered their best sellers as well as a tour of their brewing room. The owner gave the tour and was very thorough about the process of brewing as well as some neat facts about the brewery. Our last stop was Chandlers Ford Brewing (in BeeZr) where they had some pizza for us to try as well as their top beers. This stop was also very informative about the pour method, aroma, and glass styles. The tour was full of incredible beer and really shows off the beer scene in downtown Huntsville.
– Nick P., Google
I Will Definitely Book Again
May 2022
Had so much fun. The owners were great and so outgoing! I will definitely book again!
– Terri Y., Google
Awesome Fun!
May 2022
Grab a group of friends and schedule a cruise.
– Dustin A., Facebook
Everyone In Huntsville Should Try It Out
May 2022
I had the best time on Huntsville Brews Cruise!! The people behind this are so professional and friendly. Everyone in Huntsville should try it out!
– Gracie W., Google
Highly Recommend!
May 2022
Excellent tour, great company, phenomenal tour guide. Patrick is very outgoing, friendly, and knowledgeable. He adds some good insight when traveling to different breweries. Excited to get a group of us to go and continue to explore the hidden treasures/breweries here in Huntsville. See you guys again soon, THANKS! Highly recommend!
– Jackie D., Google
An Awesome Time!
May 2022
I had an awesome time, Patrick is great and knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend for a group of friends for a night out.
– Dustin A., Google