3 Brewery Visits in Seattle to Build a Day Around

1.Off the Beaten Pint: Ballard Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours in Ballard with guides Will or Laura, sampling local beer and food at six stops. You’ll try Czech-style lagers, rustic farmhouse ales, empanadas, fried chicken, and classic Seattle brews in a group capped at 12.

“This was my husband’s birthday gift and what a gift it was! Thoroughly enjoyable for both of us. We learned a ton, ate awesome food and had great beer. Will and Laura are phenomenal guides and we would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone wishing for good time.”

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2.Seattle Beer Wander – Ballard Brewery District

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Join James or another Wander Northwest guide for about two hours in Ballard’s brewery district. You’ll hear local history at Salmon Bay, taste beer at Jolly Roger, Fair Isle, and Obec Brewing, and learn how Pacific Northwest beer is made. The small group holds up to 12 people.

“James was an excellent guide. He discussed the history of some of the breweries, described the history of the region, and talked about the beer making process and why there are different flavours with the combination of the same ingredients. He’s very informed, and incredibly personable.”

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3.Where the Hops Grow! Yakima Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $45Best value

Meet Little Hopper in Yakima at noon for a five-hour tour through the nation’s leading hop-growing region. Wendy handles trip details, while guides such as Dana take you to 3 or 4 breweries, with snacks, water, scenic valley roads, and plenty of time at each stop.

“Another great trip on the Little Hopper!! Dana did an excellent job in getting us around and making us all feel welcome. Never a rush, allowing us plenty of time to relax at each stop. Wendy does a fantastic job communicating ahead of time to make sure all of the details are covered. We will be back again for sure!!!”

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