Your experience of the craft-beer scene in the nation’s capital starts with pickup from downtown Washington DC. While your designated driver takes you to your first stop, an expert guide describes the beer-making process and what you can expect during your insider’s look at how four different DC and Virginia breweries create their celebrated brews.
Perfect for novices, connoisseurs and home brewers alike, your 5-hour tour provides an opportunity to listen to local brewers and learn which foods pair well with different styles of beer. Choose a daytime tour that includes food pairings for lunch, or opt for a nighttime tour with food pairings for dinner.
Daytime Tour with Lunch Pairings:
Departing in late morning, this option includes tastings and in-depth analyses of at least 15 beers at four different breweries. Enjoy a lunch of beer and food pairings at City Tap House or Capitol City Brewing Company, each featuring craft beer, and listen as your guide walks you through the intricacies of how to pair beer with food.
Evening Tour with Dinner Pairings:
This after-hours option showcases DC's nightlife and brewpub scene, encompassing both old-school brew houses and the latest microbreweries to open in the area. Enjoy tastings of 18 to 20 beers, with a food-pairing dinner at Capitol City Brewing Company. This option is the perfect activity before you hit the town after dark.
Breweries visited on either tour may include four of the following:
Right Proper Brewing Co, Capitol City Brewing Co, Port City Brewing Co, Atlas Brew Works, Bardo, City Tap House, DC Brau Brewing Co, District Chophouse & Brewery or Hellbender Brewing Co
