25 Great Brewery Tours Around the World

Learning about-and sampling-the local beer is one of the best ways to get to know any destination, and luckily for travelers, many of the best breweries around the world offer exclusive insider views into their operations. The best brewery tours take you behind the scenes to see how their beer-making process works in addition to making sure you get ample opportunities to wet your whistle-and the following 25 breweries all make the cut. The location of the breweries stretches from Hawai'i to the Czech Republic, so there's sure to be a great brewery tour that you can fit into your upcoming trip or one that you can stash away for that future bucket list adventure.

This local's favorite brewery offers tours and organized beer tastings at its Kihei Tasting Room on the magical island of Maui. You'll get to peruse the brewhouse, packaging production line and storage cellar before finishing things off with a tasting of one of their refreshing island-influenced beers like Bikini Blonde Lager and Pineapple Mana Wheat.

Don't skip the Heineken Experience when in Amsterdam, because it's a fun tour and there's no doubt that Heineken is an integral part of the city's history, but only go after you've toured Brouwerij 't IJ. Each weekend, the brewery runs tours in English that teach visitors about every aspect of this unique craft brewery that-from the "only in Amsterdam" department-makes beer under a historic windmill and owns one of the best terraces in town.

While we await word on the precise date that tours will resume at both of Stone's breweries in the USA (Escondido and Richmond), we know it will be worth the wait. That's because Stone has a stellar reputation for offering an enthralling tour that includes a souvenir glass alongside a quartet of four-once samples of beer.

The Kloster Andechs Benedictine monastery is situated in an idyllic little spot on the outskirts of Munich, a location where they've been brewing beer for thirsty pilgrims since the year 1455. Tours are scheduled to re-start in summer 2022 and will once again include a visit to the brewhouse, fermentation room, bottling area and storage cellar. After your Kloster Andechs tour, make for the terrace to enjoy your beer along with beautiful views of the Bavarian landscape.

From guided tastings to quick "taster" tours and in-depth 90-minute adventures, New Belgium has the brewery tour experience aced. Visit beer heaven Fort Collins or brewing mecca Asheville to learn all about what makes them so special and tip back a Fat Tire or a few.

What happens when the member of a fifth-generation family of brewers famous all over Britain decides to go his own way? He becomes the "black sheep" of the family and all beer drinkers end up better off for it. Located in the small town of Masham-on the fringes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park-the Black Sheep Brewery is a must-visit when in this gorgeous area of Britain, with tours walking visitors through the history of the brand and offering the chance to samples their tasty ales.

Head to Pottsville to tour America's oldest brewery and learn a bit more about the heritage of this historic brand. The tours take off every half hour Monday to Saturday until 3 PM and include the opportunity to sample some of their iconic beer and grab some Yuengling swag.

Head for Miller Valley in Milwaukee to embrace the high life while learning about the 160-year-old story of the Miller brand, which includes a visit by the ghost of Frederick Miller. After the tour, get your body fully adjusted to "Miller Time" by sampling some of the ice-cold beer made on site. Tours are currently on pause but are expected to resume shortly.

You'll find the oldest craft brewery in Texas just north of downtown Houston and four times a day they take beer fans on a stroll through the brewing facilities. After you've seen the inner workings of Saint Arnold, head to their expansive beer garden to sip one of their Lawnmowers, a beer specially crafted to be enjoyed outside.

Famous the world over for its "Probably the Best Beer in the World" tagline, Carlsberg will forever be connected to its hometown of Copenhagen. Brewery tours are currently on hold as Carlsberg updates the guest experience, which already featured a stellar tour full of fascinating details about the brand of beer that J.C. Jacobsen founded way back in 1847. Will the upgrades help keep this tour one of the best in the world for a long time to come? Probably.

Whether you go to their original brewery in Chico or their newer outpost in Mills River, NC, you're in for a sensational day touring Sierra Nevada. On a spin around the brewery, you'll get a front-row view of all the magic, from catching a view of the kettles to hanging with the hops and getting schooled (in a good way!) on flavors and aromas in the tasting room.

Hershey may be a household name due to its chocolate heritage, but Troegs is well on its way to making it known around the country for its beer, too. Join a production tour to enjoy a welcome brew and a stroll through the Art of Troegs gallery while getting an inside view of the beer-making process and snagging a souvenir glass. Then, head to the taproom to put your newly gained knowledge to the test while tipping back some of their iconic Perpetual IPA.

Ohio's original craft brewery knows how to start a tour off right: with a sample of the goods. You'll sip your first sample of Great Lakes during the Beer Symposium before heading inside the facility to see the nitty-gritty of the brewing process. Along the way, you'll sample four beers and pick up a souvenir pint glass.

Learn about over 155 years of family brewing history during a tour of Leinenkugel's Chippewa Falls brewery. You'll start your adventure in the "Leinie Lodge", where you'll get the chance to walk back in time with historical photos and artifacts before heading into the brewery itself. And this being Leinenkugel's, don't be surprised at all if someone you meet on the tour is a member of the family. Oh, and just an FYI, if you're visiting in summer, it's pretty much mandatory to sit outside and enjoy a few Summer Shandys after the tour.

The only way you could get more "St. Louis" than spending a day at the A-B brewery would be to watch a Cardinals game while eating toasted ravioli and listening to Nelly. Located just south of downtown, the brewery offers tours that offer the chance to spot some of their famous Clydesdales, learn about the history of its founders and sample Buds in the hospitality room.

Founders have long gained a nationwide reputation for its beer, but it always tastes better at the source. Visit the brewery in Grand Rapids to find out the history of the brand and see how it's all made before quaffing a few of their award-winning beers. Yep, it's definitely going to be an All Day IPA kind of day.

Head to the town of Plzen to sample the beer that is regarded as the very first pilsner ever brewed: Pilsner Urquell. Tours of the brewery offer guests the chance to see how the pilsner was born, how it's made, how to pour it and-naturally-the chance to sip the world-famous clean and crisp beer for yourself. There's no doubt that it will be one of the highlights of your trip to the awesome-yet-underrated Czech Republic.

Dogfish is currently leaning into a "Quick Sip" tour which only lasts 25 minutes but gives a nice overview of Delaware's favorite brewery. There are even four free samples of the beer-they pick two, you pick two (hey, it's only fair). Then, head to the tasting room to sip a 60 Minute IPA or "summer in a can" SeaQuench Ale.

The pride of the Portland brewing scene, Allagash has been making excellent Belgian-inspired beers since the mid-90s. At the moment, tastings and tours are exclusively virtual, but when the in-person brewery tours resume, all who visit will once again be treated to a fascinating insight into the passion behind their fantastic beer and the chance to sip their famous Allagash White at the source.

Located in the scenic mountain town of Bend and named after the local river, Deschutes has grown to become an absolute brewing institution in these parts. On a tour, you'll get to see in detail how all the amazing beer gets made, an experience that also offers plenty of opportunities to sample the brews and buy exclusive merch.

Even if you don't drink stout back home, you will love the way it tastes in Ireland and there's no better place to sip a Guinness than at the source at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. Get the inside story on this iconic brand and then head to the famous Gravity Bar where you will get to enjoy expertly poured stout and sweeping views of the city.

San Francisco's favorite brewery, Anchor remains a classic American brewery while also being known for innovation. Visit their cool Art Deco brewery to walk through over a century of brewing history and sip a flight of their finest beers including the iconic Anchor Steam.

Hidden on an unassuming street in Brussels, Cantillon Brewing is famed all over the world for its spontaneously-fermented beer. Visit to walk among aging bottles, cobwebs and atmospheric creaking floorboards as you hear the tales of the brewery and the unique process that produces some of the best lambic and gueuze beers anywhere.

No trip to Kansas City would be complete without a stop at Boulevard, the brewery that put the KC craft scene on the map. They offer multiple tours, with the Smokestack Tour offering a sensory-stimulating session complete with food at the end and the Unfiltered Tour offering the chance to go "behind the glass" and enjoy full pours along the way.

Head to Longmont for a 45-minute spin through all things Left Hand. Afterward, make for the bar to enjoy one of their famous Milk Stouts, the beer that helped put them on the radar of beer lovers everywhere.