If you're looking for something to do on your visit to Milwaukee, Wisconsin (the Brew City) -- a brewery tour should be first on your list. Below are a list of Milwaukee breweries that offer tours. Schedules vary around major holidays and fill up quickly with locals and tourists, so check each brewery's website and call to confirm hours. Prost!
1872 Commerce St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 (map)
www.LakefrontBrewery.com
Tours: M-Sa at 3PM • F at 3, 3:30 & 6-8PM • Sa 1-3PM
(tour times vary every week. check their website.)
tour capacity is 50 • reservations are not accepted
$6 (includes 4 pours and souvenir pint glass)
$5 (root beer for non- beer drinkers, no glass)
Started in 1987, the microbrewery located on the Milwaukee River has become a Milwaukee landmark. Its rich history includes partnerships with local taverns, preservation of local historical pieces, unique tours, family style dining options and most importantly, great beer.
Must be 21 with valid id or under supervision of a legal parent or guardian.
701 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, WI 53209 (map)
www.SprecherBrewery.com
Tours: F 4pm • Sa 1 & 2pm • Su 12, 1 & 2pm
M-F at 4PM during Summer months • no tours on holidays
additional tours on days surrounding holidays
tour capacity is 70 • reservations are accepted
$4 (includes 4 pours beer, unlimited soda and souvenir tasting glass)
$3 (Seniors and Adults w/ Military ID)
$2 (under 21)
Reserve Tasting - $15 (includes 10 pours of premier and limited edition products paired with artisian cheeses and etched tasting glass)
reservations REQUIRED • tour times vary by demand
Sprecher Brewing Co. was founded in 1985 by Randal Sprecher, formerly a brewing supervisor at Pabst Brewing Company. Sprecher's root beer was named the Best in America by the New York Times in 2007.
Randy Sprecher interview from Decider.com here.
All ages tour. Must be 21 years of age to participate in the Reserve Tastings or receive beer samples on regular tour.
4251 W. State St., Milwaukee, WI 53208 (map)
www.MillerCoors.com
Tours: M-Sa 10:30-3:30
Free (includes 3 beers & free postcards w/postage)
Milwaukee Brewery, one of the world's largest, sits on land originally purchased by Miller founder Frederick J. Miller in 1855. Some 800 employees work round-the-clock here, producing 10 million barrels every year.
All ages tour. Must be 21 with valid id or under supervision of a legal parent or guardian to sample beer.
