- Morning Bus Tour
- Our Flagship Beer Tour!
- Ages 21+ only
- 3.75
An in-depth tour with a full lunch to explore some of Portland’s impressive craft breweries. Taste what our best brewers are up to on our flagship tour.
Quick Details
Pickup & Drop-off Location: Portland Beer Hub
DRINK LIKE THE LOCALS IN PORTLAND
Portland is known for beer, and this tour is planned to show you three great local breweries that are located just south of the city. Come with us as we explore on the Local Pour Tour!
Our first stop is at Nonesuch River Brewing in Scarborough where we will get an in-depth look at the brewing process while in their production space. Of course, this will be with great beers in hand which include tried and true recipes as well as seasonal options.
Next, we head over to Island Dog Brewing in South Portland where a wide variety of inventive styles will be available for tasting. Learn about their view on producing beer as well as the background of their interesting name.
The last stop is at Mast Landing Brewing Company at their new tasting room in South Portland that has just opened for the 2023 Summer season!
At the end of the Local Pour Tour, we’ll drop you back off at Portland Beer Hub, a perfect place to pick something up to indulge in later in the night after exploring lively downtown Portland.
Drink
Generous portions of alcohol products made at each different location are included in the tour price.
Food
A local snack will be provided to each guest during the tour.
Schedule
Every Friday, Saturday, and Saturday from 1:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Other days may be available for private tour bookings based on availability.
Plan to arrive at the meeting location no later than 15 minutes before tour start time for check-in and to ensure a timely departure for all.
Inclusions/Exclusions
The live guided tour, safe transportation, reserved access at each location, alcohol samples, a local snack, and staff gratuities at each partner stop.
It does not include any gratuities for the driver and guide (unless chartered as a private tour).
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Tim Boardman, Michael Schuler and Jeff Gambardella founded Nonesuch River Brewing Company with an eye towards creating a community-friendly atmosphere. Schuler had been homebrewing for close to 20 years when be brought some growlers to share. The beer impressed his friend Boardman who had previously been a commercial brewer. They designed their 5,000 square foot building inspired by historic New England barn architecture, complete with a tin roof, a spacious front facade and red siding. And it’s a full restaurant as well, with a culinary-trained chef at the helm. Learn about how they went so far as to incorporate the literal earth they built upon into their brewpub plan.
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Island Dog Brewing was established in 2016 by Jim Denz and Tim Francis, and are now the third brewery to call South Portland home. They produce primarily Belgian and German-inspired beers (including herb and spice ales), and the company name comes from the owner’s love of rescue dogs and the sheer beauty of Coastal Maine. Jim spent time in the Army, worked as a high school teacher, and spent many years working in technology. Jim met Tim, who has experience with homebrewing (in addition to a diverse background including retail, food service, and communications) at a beer festival a few years ago. Enjoy their spacious tasting room as you sip on beers infused with ingredients that you didn’t know would taste so good in beer.
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Mast Landing Brewing Company was the very first brewery to locate in the City of Westbrook. They were founded in March of 2016 by Ian Dorsey and Neil Fredrick, friends and alums of the University of Maine. They first started homebrewing together in a Freeport garage on a very small 1-barrel rig. That kit started them in off in Westbrook, but they quickly outgrew that in order to meet demand in Maine and now in Massachusetts. Their location in a massive former tire manufacturing facility has given them plenty of space to grow. They focus on brewing beers that are often light in malt character, but fully flavorful with multiple varieties of hops.
Please note that tour stops may change without notice due to events and the availability of staff at each venue.