- All Beer
- Bus Tour
- 21+ Only
- 2.5 hours
Embrace Portland’s craft beer culture with our expert guides! Explore unique breweries and enjoy local favorites for a hoppy start to your day.
Quick Details
Old Port Meeting Location: Old Port Spirits and Cigars
A WALKING TOUR TO DRINK THROUGH PORTLAND BEER HISTORY
This leisurely walking tour allows you to visit and learn about notable Portland landmarks including numerous former brewery sites, the U.S. Custom House, the Workingmen’s Club, Mariners’ Church, the Seamen’s Club, and the working waterfront that was essential for importing many goods and the exporting of alcohol during times of prohibition.
Samples
Samples of craft beer and hard seltzer will be available at each stop and are included in the tour.
Food
A snack will be provided at one of the three stops.
Schedule
- Check Calendar for most up to date timing
As part of this historical journey, we will stop at three legendary Portland breweries for included samples:
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- Shipyard Brewing Company
- Gritty McDuff’s
- Liquid Riot Bottling Company
Walking Distance and Difficulty
1 mile to 1.5 miles of walking on brick and concrete sidewalks, with small inclines and limited stairs. There is also a short distance (200 yards) of walking on uneven cobblestones.
At the end of the tour, you can stay at our last stop or we will bring you back to Old Port Spirits and Cigars on Commercial Street where you can continue to explore the downtown area on foot!
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.
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This leisurely walking tour allows you to visit and learn about notable Portland landmarks including numerous former brewery sites, the U.S. Custom House, the Workingmen’s Club, Mariners’ Church, the Seamen’s Club, and the working waterfront that was essential for importing many goods and the exporting of alcohol during times of prohibition.
Samples
Samples of craft beer and hard seltzer will be available at each stop and are included in the tour.Food
Snacks will be provided at one of the three stops.Schedule
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at one time slot from 11:30 am-2:30 pm.
- Friday through Sunday it is available in two different time slots, 11:30 am-2:30 pm and from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Special Note: A minimum total of 4 guests and a maximum total of 10 guests is required for this tour to operate.
As part of this historical journey, we will stop at three of these legendary Portland breweries for included samples:
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- Shipyard Brewing Company
- Gritty McDuff’s
- Liquid Riot Bottling Company
- Stars and Stripes Brewing Company
At the end of the tour, you can stay at our last stop or we will bring you back to Old Port Spirits and Cigars on Commercial Street where you can continue to explore the downtown area on foot!
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.
Walking Distance and Difficulty
1 mile to 1.5 miles of walking on brick and concrete sidewalks, with small inclines and limited stairs. There is also a short distance (200 yards) of walking on uneven cobblestones.
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This two-hour walking tour allows you to visit three different breweries that are all making a name for themselves in the industrial area known as East Bayside. Along the way, your expert guide will talk about the historical importance of Portland Harbor, how attitudes towards drinking alcohol changed drastically in the 19th century, and how the craft alcohol industry has exploded in more recent times.
Samples
Samples of craft beer, kombucha, mead, or cider will be available at each stop and are included in the tour.Food
Light snacks to be provided at one of the three stops.Schedule
Available daily with 2 departure times: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please arrive 15 minutes before tour start time for check-in and to ensure a timely departure.
As part of this historical journey, we will stop at three of these Portland breweries for included samples (schedule varies).
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- Austin Street Brewery
- Rising Tide Brewing Company
- Urban Farm Fermentory
- Lone Pine Brewing Company
At the end of the tour, you can stay at our last stop where you can continue to explore the lively East Bayside area!
Please note that tour stops may change without notice due to events and availability of staff at each venue.
Walking Distance and Difficulty
1 mile to 1.5 miles of walking on tar and brick sidewalks or multi-use paths, with small inclines and limited stairs. -
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David Geary first chose this area in the mid-1980s for his trail-breaking brewery based on proximity to the highway and the relatively low price of the land. Now, many breweries past and present call the neighborhood their original home anchored by the industry giant in Allagash Brewing Company. You may be surprised to learn the names of other well-known companies who also started their journeys in the brewery incubator building called One Industrial Way.
Samples
Samples of craft beer will be available at each stop and are included in the tour.Food
Light snacks to be provided at one of the three stops.Schedule
Available Thursday through Sunday with 2 departure times: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please arrive 15 minutes before tour start time for check-in and to ensure a timely departure.
On this adventure, we will stop at three of these Portland breweries for included samples (schedule varies):
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- Foundation Brewing Company
- Austin Street Brewery
- Battery Steele Brewing
- Definitive Brewing
At the end of the tour, you can stay at our last stop where you can continue to explore the IndustriALE Way area. Or, if you have placed an order with Allagash in advance for curbside pickup we will bring you to pick up your purchases.
Please note that tour stops may change without notice due to events and availability of staff at each venue.
Walking Distance and Difficulty
Less than 1 mile of walking on tar or multi-use paths, with small inclines and no stairs. -
