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11 Craft Breweries Worth A Visit in and Around Johannesburg

Whether you’re a cicerone or a novice beer drinker, you’ll be spoiled for choice at one of these breweries situated in or near Johannesburg . Expect a combination of tasty food, live music and, of course, quality craft beer brewed on home ground.

1. backwards bean brewery, maboneng.

Situated in the heart of Johannesburg, Backwards Bean Brewery’s process is all about quality and consistency. Beers are available to purchase via their Facebook page or from a variety of stockists. The Beagle English pale ale is a favourite and they’ve recently added a Kingslayer IPA and red ale to the list.

Backwards Bean Brewery, Sivewright Avenue, Maboneng, Johannesburg, South Africa

2. Inmind Brewing Company, Kya Sand

Inmind Brewing Company was established by father-and-son duo Trevor and Vernon Prinsloo in 2014. Both recall fond memories of beer; Trevor remembers brewing pineapple beer as a student, while Vernon often watched his grandfather brew ginger beer using split raisins. Inmind Brewing Company produces two beers, their Lone lager and IBC ale, both of which are available at various liquor stores across the country.

Inmind Brewing Company, Unit 2, 172 Bernie Street, Kya Sand, Johannesburg, South Africa, +27 11 708 2255

Inmind Brewing Company’s two beers are created using only the best ingredients | Courtesy of Inmind Brewing Company

3. Just Brewing Company, Boksburg

If you love a good stout then Just Brewing Company ’s chocolate coffee stout is right up your alley. For those who prefer their beer on the lighter side, the pale ale is a must. The Boksburg-based brewery was established in 2014 and has five delicious beers that don their label. Brewery tours take place once a month, cost R40 (US$3) and include a free pint.

Just Brewing Company, 220 van Dyk Road, Boksburg, Johannesburg, South Africa, +27 83 285 879

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SMACK! Republic Brewing Co. launched in 2013 and combines art and a love of brewing beer, and their creative label designs attest to this. The brewery recently expanded and moved from the trendy Arts on Main space to an industrial venue, and will be launching a taproom in the city soon. They currently have five beers, including the cleverly named Maboneng Maverick (a Belgian wheat beer), The Hillbrow Honey (a pale ale) and The Newtown Nemesis (a stout). The brewery is currently moving to an exciting new venue but you can get in touch at +27 84 491 0779.

4. Optimum Craft Brewery, Randburg

Optimum Craft Brewery is a family-run business which opened in 2016 and started off with a DIY beer brewing kit. Equipment was upgraded, recipes created and tested and, soon after, beers were being bottled and sold. Their two beers, Headless Huntsman (an amber ale) and The Dictator (an IPA), will soon be joined by a third; the Buxom Barmaid.

Optimum Craft Beer Brewery, Unit 75, Trevallyn Park, c/o River Road & Hyskraan Close, Kya Sand, Johannesburg, South Africa, +27 83 327 7930

5. Black Horse Brewery, Magaliesburg

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6. Mad Giant, Ferreiras Dorp

7. Soweto Brewing Company, Soweto

Most famous for its Soweto Gold lager, this brewery – situated in the township – was established in 2012 and has continued to impress its loyal following. From their Apple ale to the Orlando stout, co-owners Ndumiso Madlala and Sello Ditjoe have grown Soweto Gold into a household name. A trip to Soweto is unforgettable and The Kasi Beer Garden at the Ubuntu Kraal Brewery, home of Soweto Gold, offers beer tastings and brewery tours, as well as meet-and-greets with the team behind the iconic brand.

Ubuntu Kraal Brewery, 111846 Senokoanyana Street, Orlando West Ext., Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, +27 72 867 29 53

8. Gilroy’s Brewery, Muldersdrift

A day outing at its best, Gilroy’s Brewery is one of those spots where guests pop in for one beer and end up staying for hours. There’s great food, live music and a bustling atmosphere, with amazing craft beer to complement it all. On Saturdays at 11am guests can book a brewery experience with Steve Gilroy himself. He’ll share his impressive knowledge, add some humour to the mix and guests will get to taste the four beers under Gilroy’s label.

Find them by travelling on the R114 (Muldersdrift/Diepsloot) and look out for the Ngwenya Village, close to the N14/Beyers Naude ramps, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg, South Africa, +27 11 796 3020

Gilroy’s Brewery is a bustling venue where guests can spend hours on end | © Yutacar/Unsplash

9. Brewhogs, Kyalami

Brewhogs has come a long way since its initial establishment in 1985. The brewery initially opened as an attraction in Gold Reef City before moving to The World of Beer in Newtown. Today the brewery is found in Kyalami and creates classic beers without any artificial flavouring, colouring or preservatives. The taproom is open for tastings on Fridays from 3-6pm.

Brewhogs, Unit 50, Barbeque Corner, Dytchley Road, Barbeque Downs, Kyalami, Johannesburg, South Africa, +27 11 466 0746

10. Oakes Brew House, Modderfontein

Oakes Brew House was established in 2013 and claims the title of the first women-only brewery in the country. Delia Bailey and Thea Blom took the plunge and opened a craft beer brewery with Happy Sekanka as their head brewer. She’s a young, black brewmaster and a force to be reckoned with within this male-dominated industry. The brewery produces four beers – a weiss, an American pale ale, a stout and a blonde – all of which are available for purchase, as well as on tap at Oakes Brew House.

Oakes Brew House, 101 High Street, Modderfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa , +27 72 211 1281

Oakes Brew House is solely run by females, making it one of a kind | © Frank Luca/Unsplash

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• Adults: R125
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Beer tasting:  R115 Tour and beer tasting:  R195 Tap Room entrance fee:  R50 (includes two complimentary drinks vouchers)

An hour for the beer tour, two hours for the tour and tasting, and one to one-and-a-half hours to have lunch

• Go on a beer tour through the museum 
• Combine a beer tour and tasting 
• Taste umqombothi , traditional African beer  
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• Buy SAB-branded gifts for the beer lovers in your life
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Sab world of beer, johannesburg – celebrating the history of the amber elixir in gauteng..

B B ringing the history of beer to life, the South African Breweries’ ( SAB ) World of Beer is a popular visitor attraction that uses 3D movies, floating holograms and a large screen with surround - sound to tell the tale of this popular brew .  

SAB World of Beer offers a 90-minute tour that kicks off with a warm welcome from Charles Glass, the brewmaster who gave the world Castle Lager and the man who laid the foundation for SAB as it is today.  

From there, visitors are taken on an entertaining and highly informative history of beer-making, from the earliest known evidence of beer-brewing in Egypt and Mesopotamia to the honky-tonk beer halls of gold-rush era Johannesburg.  

You will learn the secrets of African beer-making and taste some traditional sorghum beer , learn how world-renowned brewmaster Josef Groll, living amid the stone streets and arcades of Bohemia, created the world’s first clear , golden beer , experience the atmosphere of a typical township shebeen , walk through the on-site greenhouse and learn about the different plants used to make beer.  

From there, trace the actual beer-brewing process, step by step, before finishing your tour in the Tap Room, where you can enjoy 2 cold ones on the house. Of course, if you decide to stay and buy a few more, no one will stop you…  

Owned and operated by South African Breweries, the World of Beer is situated near the Market Theatre complex in Johannesburg ’ s Newtown Cultural Precinct, one of the city's most prominent cultural and entertainment hubs.  

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Who to contact

SAB World of Beer   Tel: +27 (0)11 836 4900  

How to get here

SAB World of Beer is in the centre of the Newtown Cultural Precinct in downtown Johannesburg, conveniently located on one of the city ’ s main taxi and bus routes , with self-driving also an option . See the listed website for directions and a map.  

Best time to visit

The World of Beer is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm. The last tour starts at 5pm.  

Around the area

Some of Johannesburg ’ s best live music venues are located in Newtown, as is the famous Market Theatre and Gramadoelas restaurant.  

Length of stay

The full tour lasts 90 minutes.  

What to eat

Light pub-style lunches are available at the World of Beer's Tap Room pub. The Newtown area also has plenty of restaurants to choose from, offering cuisines from fine dining to fast food.  

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SAB World of Beer offers exciting brewery tours in Joburg’s Newtown Precinct, Gauteng. As the country’s biggest brewer, South African Breweries (SAB) has poured a lot of heart into creating the World of Beer, which was officially opened by President Nelson Mandela in 1995 in celebration of SAB’s centenary year. This remarkable attraction has helped to rejuvenate tourism in the city centre.

The guided tour is 90 minutes of informative fun as you explore the history and heritage of brewing beer in South Africa. The tour takes you from the tombs of Egypt, where brewing methods were first pioneered, to a recreated township shebeen, and nostalgic mining town tavern. Venture through a greenhouse showcasing raw ingredients, discover how the ancient Mesopotamians brewed their thick, sweet beer, and learn how different recipes spread across Europe. The Brew House and Malting facilities are impressive and the multimedia displays create an enjoyable interactive experience. The tour ends at the On Tap Pub and Restaurant where you can enjoy two free beers and a complimentary World of Beer glass. If that’s not enough to commemorate the occasion, visit the Tangards and Toggs shop and take home a selection of clothing, caps, glasses, and accessories in your favourite brand of South African beer.

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Take a tour of the SAB World of Beer, and you’ll quickly discover why it has twice been named the number one tourist attraction in South Africa. This intriguing, entertaining and interactive journey explores the rich history of beer, uncovering the important role beer has played culturally, socially and economically across the ages and around the globe.

You will then learn about beer in South Africa and how it has influenced our culture and traditions over thousands of years. The next stop is how beer has influenced Europe and the rest of the world, before you move on to the ingredients used to brew SAB beers. How the hops and malted barley are grown and treated to be the best beer they can be.

What’s next is truly something special, a half way half-pint stop at the Lion Pub followed by a truly South African shebeen.

Then it is on to the brewing process: from malting, mashing, wort boiling, lautering, fermentation, maturation to kegging, canning and bottling.

We’ll finish off by taking you through the SAB brands and what makes every product unique while giving you some inside information about your favourites.

Adults: R105 Pensioners and students with a valid student card: R95 Children under the age of 17: R35 School tours are available at R35 per pupil Beer tasting: R95 Tour and beer tasting package: R160 Red bus: R100

The SAB World of Beer is open seven days a week from 10am until 6pm. The last tour is at 5pm, except for Sundays and Mondays, when the last tour is at 4pm. We run tours every hour on the hour and bookings are essential. We are open on public holidays.

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5 places to go beer tasting in johannesburg.

Johannesburg is a city full of surprises. Not only is it the largest city in South Africa, but it’s also home to some of the best nightlife experiences.

If you’re a fan of craft beer, then you’ll definitely want to check out these seven locations.

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1. Brewhogs Micro-Brewery

One of the most well-known makers of premium craft beers is Brewhogs Micro-Brewery. You can visit the active brewery and gain a thorough understanding of the brewing process because it is located right in the centre of Kyalami.

After the tour is over, you can relax in their lovely, peaceful yard with benches and a pond full of ducks and ducklings while sipping an ice-cold beer. Check out “Fresco Fridays,” an outdoor cooking and beer-tasting event, for a livelier ambience. Snack on a famous brewers baguette made by a chef and served with a few tap beers. To us, this sounds like the ultimate beer-tasting experience in Johannesburg!

Operating Times : Monday – Thursday | 8 am – 5 pm; Friday | 8 am – 7 pm; Saturday – Sunday | Closed.

Contact Details : (011) 466 0746

Address : Unit 50 Barbeque Corner, 25 Dytchley Rd, Barbeque Downs, Kyalami

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2. Capital Craft Beer Academy

If you want to enjoy a variety of beers with your friends, Capital Craft Beer Academy is the place to go! Capital Craft’s bar has something for everyone, and it’s ideal for beer newcomers. One of their goals is to educate and inform the public about the art of beer.

Few places in Johannesburg allow you to choose your own beer tray for beer tasting, but this is different at Capital Craft. Instead, you can enjoy a hearty meal and an exciting Formula 1 session in addition to your choice of beers.

Operating Times : Monday – Friday | 10:30 am – 11:30 pm; Saturday | 10 am – 11:30 pm; Sunday | 10 am – 7:30 pm.

Contact Details : (081) 877 6924

Address : Shop 20, Greenlyn Village Centre, Corner of Thomas Edison & 12th Street East, Menlo Park, Pretoria

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3. Smack! Republic

The best way to enjoy a beer tasting in Johannesburg is to go to Maboneng for a truly authentically brewed South African beer. No, is the answer. Smack! A new local brewery called Republic is committed to reviving the craft of beer brewing on Johannesburg’s streets.

You can take a cultural stroll through the Maboneng neighbourhood and savour the locally brewed beers. You can end your day with a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants in this busy area.

Operating Times:  Sunday | 10 am – 3 pm

Contact Details : (082) 856 6852

Address : 13, Arts on Main Building, 266 Fox St, Johannesburg

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4. Copperlake Brewing Co.

Nothing beats a hearty meal paired with a selection of craft beers. Copper lake Brewing Company has a more fruity selection of coolers for those who prefer them. This ‘brewpub’ is more than just a brewery; it also has a fun restaurant for everyone.

Make your way to Copper Lake Breweries in Lanseria for this enjoyable beer-tasting experience! This is an excellent opportunity to sample Copper Lake’s extensive menu! This is the place for you and another, whether you are new to beer drinking or an avid fan of their beer selection.

Operating Times:  Friday | 1 pm – 10 pm; Saturday | 10 am – 10 pm; Sunday | 10 am – 6 pm

Contact Details : (083) 633 1706

Address : Main Rd, Lanseria, 2189 Sunrella AH, Lanseria

5. Soweto Brewing Company

With its historical sites and authentic African community, Soweto is the ultimate South African cultural experience. Only a short distance from the world-famous Vilakasi Street and the Hector Peterson Memorial. Take some time to enjoy a beer-tasting experience at Soweto Brewing Company if you are planning a visit.

Operating Times : Monday – Sunday | 9 am – 5 pm.

Contact Details :  [email protected]

Address : 11846 Senokoanyana St, Orlando West, Soweto

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I was lucky enough to be invited along to the Mega Jozi Beer Tour, a unique offering by Take You There   and, being a beer fan, I was in heaven to say the very least.

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«First acquaintance with Moscow» – a 2.5-hour city tour in the center of Moscow

This Moscow city tour starts on the Theater Square, past Lubyanka Square and the KGB-building, then through Kitay Gorod district and Varvarka Street, past the world-famous St. Basil’s Cathedral. Then it goes across Zarjadje Park, over Red Square at the Lenin Mausoleum, the GUM-department store and towards the Historical Museum. We walk through the Alexander Garden.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 2.5 hours Price: 17 $ Students and children: 6 $ Language: English

A 3.5-hour car/bus tour of Moscow.

This is the best tour of Moscow city as all the important sights are visited. I am your Moscow city guide who will walk you through the city explaining the charming history of the city. This tour begins with picking you up from the hotel. 3 breaks are offered for photographing.

First, we will visit the most famous riverside streets and bridges in the center of the city with the most beautiful views of the Kremlin and the Moskva River (e.g. the Kremlin embankment and the Great Stone Bridge).

The first photo break is made at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. We then pass by the district with numerous museums, Prechistinka Street and the district with numerous medical areas.

We again stop at the Novodevichy Convent, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the other bank of the Moskva River to click pictures.

Then we visit “Sparrow Hills” where you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city of Moscow from the observation deck. Then there are the skyscrapers of Moscow-City, the Kutuzov avenue, the New Arbat, Tverskaya Street, the world-famous Bolshoi Theater, the KGB building and Varvarka Street. Here there are ample spots to click pictures.

We then drive past the Kremlin again and finally reach Red Square. We take a short tour of Red Square and say goodbye in the Alexander Garden.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 3.5 hours Price for a group: 170-200 $ (depending on the number of travelers) Language: English

Metro tour – daily

Palaces for ordinary people – that was what Stalin promised to the people when the construction of the Moscow Metro began between the World Wars. The communist dictator hadn’t promised too much. No other underground system in the world can boast such spectacular architecture – chandeliers, decorations, stucco, paintings on the walls – each station is individually designed. No wonder that Moscow residents love their metro. I will guide you through the bustle of one of the busiest subways in the world and show you the most beautiful stations Moscow city has.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 2 hours Price: 21 $ Students and children: 17 $ Language: English Included in the price: Metro tickets / the guided tour

Tour of Communist Moscow – every day

After the Communist October Revolution in 1918, Moscow became the capital of the Soviet Empire and was the center of socialist orbit for more than 70 years. This left its mark on Moscow, even if the USSR disintegrated more than a quarter of a century ago. The city streets are full of remnants of the communist regime and the Cold War. This is a walking tour where I will show you the most exciting places in Soviet Moscow: from the notorious KGB headquarters, also known as Lubyanka to the Karl Marx Monument to small hidden remains from the time of hammer and sickle. You will also learn about Stalin’s Great Terror political campaign and the system of the GULAG and how the USSR, the communist Russian republic, became modern Russia.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 2 hours Price: 21 $ Students and children: 17 $ Language: English Included in the price: the guided tour

Alternative Moscow Tour – daily

Explore the unseen Moscow with your Moscow private guide and discover a range of sights during this alternative walking tour.  Away from the main tourist spots (in the central district of Kitay-Gorod), just a short walk from Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral, you suddenly find yourself in one of the trendiest districts of Moscow. This place not only has trendy cafes and green squares, but here you can see the most beautiful spray works (according to Albrecht Dürer), hangout-places of the youth and hipsters, as well as learn what Moscow looked like in the 19th century. Here you will also learn exciting and even bloody stories about famous gangsters, eccentric business people and legends like the wandering preacher Rasputin, who is known in Russia either as the “holy devil” or the mad monk. To learn a little more about Moscow’s culture, this is the tour for you. On my alternative tour, you will get to know Moscow away from the tourist hotspots. This tour is of 2 hours duration and you will experience the following on the tour:

• St. John’s Hill, a quiet oasis right in the center, where time has stopped as it did in pre-Communist times
• Khokhlovka Art Center, where Russian hipsters and street artists hang out
• Samoskvorechye District where you can see beautiful streets and hear stories from old Moscow

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 2 hours Price: 21 $ Students and children: 17 $ Language: English Included in the price: the guided tour / tram ticket

Kremlin tour – daily (closed on Thursday)

With its 20 towers and high walls, the Kremlin rises imposingly over Red Square. This world-famous fortress with its area of ​​28 hectares is home to over 800 years of Russian history. Described as the eighth wonder of the world, this historic fortress complex is the principal symbol of Russia that sits on the banks of the Moscow River. Today the Kremlin still harbors numerous secrets and has palaces and cathedrals, surrounded by Kremlin Wall. The current wall was constructed between the 15 th  and 16 th  centuries, but the original wall was made of wood around the year 1147. The Kremlin Wall became an important symbol of Moscow’s importance in the Russian Empire. This top tourist destination attracts millions of people every year and there are various sights to see. With my Kremlin tour, you will see the oldest square in the city in the heart of the Kremlin, the once largest cannon in the world and the scene of numerous dramas – from Ivan the Terrible and Napoleon to Stalin. You cannot miss this unique experience.

An advance booking and prepayment for tickets are required.

Time: by arrangement, daily (closed on Thursday) Duration: 2 hours Price on request Students and children: on request Language: English Included in the price: Kremlin tickets / the guided tour

Moscow pub crawl – Friday / Saturday

Experience the real nightlife of Moscow with my Moscow Pub Crawl and enjoy 4 pubs/bars plus 4 welcome shot drinks. Move from one bar to another and get to know travelers from around the world as well as the locals. Play fun adventure games and contests in addition to getting perks in the bars. Between the bars, move from one place to another on foot. The routes are organized as such that you will walk no more than 10 minutes between the bars. Visit the most exciting events, parties, concerts, and dance in the bars. Moscow Pub Crawl is a tour that you will never forget.

This tour runs every Friday and Saturday evening at 8 PM and you need to bring along your passport or an ID card, comfortable shoes, and wear smart casual clothes.

An advance booking and a small prepayment are required!

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 4 hours Price on request Language: English Included in the price: the guided tour, 4 shot drinks

1.5-hour boat trip on the Moskva River.

Taking a boat tour in Moscow on the Moskva River is a very pleasant experience. It allows you to know the city from a totally different perspective and admire the beautiful bridges. In this 1.5-hour river trip, you will sail past many beautiful sites in Moscow, so you can take the best photos to commemorate this day. The ship makes several stops on the way. The trip starts from the Ustinskiy Bridge near Sarjadje Park and ends at the Kiev train station.

On this Boat Trip, you can see sights such as: the former Imperial Education House, Sarjadje Park, the “flowing”, “floating” bridge, the most beautiful view of the Kremlin, the Great Stone Bridge, the legendary House on the Quay, the Christ the Savior Cathedral , the monument to Peter the Great on the ship, the central sports arena Luzhniki, the Sparrow Hills, 240 meters high Lomonosov University, the numerous architecturally spectacular skyscrapers of Moscow-City, the Novodevichy Convent, the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs etc.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 1.5 hours Price on request Language: English

A military tour – riding on tanks in Stupino (Moscow region)

Russian Military is one of the largest military forces in the world formed in 1992. With my Military Tour experience what it likes to be in the Russian military, shooting guns, ride the Tank T-34 and various models of German tanks from the Second World War, as well as armored personnel carriers and vehicles. You will also shoot from the AK-47 and another combat weapon.

The tour will begin with your private tour guide Moscow in a Soviet army van accompanied with some tasty snacks and tea for a tasty start. Upon arriving, you will have to put on the army safety clothing and climb the Russian armored vehicles. The tour will take you on the noisy, smoky tank, driving through mud roads. All participants will get the chance to drive the tank which is coordinated by the Russian military.

Time: by arrangement, daily Price on request Language: English

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Milwaukee County Parks releases schedule for Traveling Beer Garden 2024 Tour

What will get us through wintery weather in late March ? Knowing that beer garden season in all of its glory is around the corner.

The schedule for the Traveling Beer Garden 2024 Tour just dropped. It includes eight Milwaukee County park stops from mid-May through the beginning of September, including a new one: Kops Park at 3321 N. 86 St.

This is the 11th season Milwaukee County Parks and Sprecher Brewing Co. have partnered to put it on.

“There’s nothing like beer garden season in Milwaukee County!" Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said in a statement. "This unique tradition in our community brings people together, generates revenue for County operations, and fosters positive activity in our Milwaukee County Parks. I’m looking forward to folks flocking to our parks this summer to visit one of our amazing beer gardens and enjoy a cold one with friends and neighbors.”

Here are this year's tour dates, locations and hours:

Milwaukee Traveling Beer Garden 2024 Tour schedule

• May 15-27: Greenfield Park
• May 29-June 9: Froemming Park
• June 12-23: Cooper Park
• June 26-July 7: Grant Park
• July 10-21: Kops Park
• July 24-Aug. 4: McCarty Park
• Aug. 7-18: Doctors Park
• Aug. 21-Sept. 2: Sheridan Park

Hours for the Traveling Beer Garden

The Traveling Beer Garden is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

More information

For more info on the Traveling Beer Garden 2024 Tour, visit  travelingbeergardens.com .

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Hop On Hop Off in Moscow

City Sightseeing: Moscow Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

• The Bus Tour offers unlimited 360° panoramic views of main sights of Moscow.
• Access to audio-guide in 10 different languages which enables to know about Moscow’s history and traditions.
• The three-bus tour routes and 40+ stops around Moscow completes the trip. Draw an itinerary to explore the city on your own.
• There can be a boat tour and bus tour to enjoy panoramic views of Moskva River.
• Smartphone Voucher Accepted. (No need to print)
• 24 / 48-Hours Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
• Red Line Audio Guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Farsi
• Green Line Audio Guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Arabic
• Orange Line Audio Guide : Russian English, German, Spanish, Italian, French
• Guided walking tour
• Boat Tour (If option selected)
• Red Route: Schedule: 10:00 - 18:00 , Loop: 60 Minutes, Frequency: 15 Minutes
• Green Route: Schedule: 10:00 - 18:00 , Loop: 120 Minutes, Frequency: 30 Minutes
• Orange Route: Schedule: 10:00 - 18:30 , Loop: 140 Minutes, Frequency: 30 Minutes

Wheelchair Access, Heating Please note that face masks must be worn on board the bus. Orange Route is temporarily suspended   

Operational Details: Walking Tour

• Daily at 10:45 a.m.
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Meeting point: next to the monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius (Kitay-Gorod metro station)

Capital River Boat Tour

• May - October: from 11:30am to 6:30pm (Subject to change)
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Departure Point: Zaryadye Park Pier

No Cancellation Charges  up to 24 hours before the chosen travel date. 100% cancellation fee applied within 24 hours of travel date.

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Moscow, the capital of Russia, is the largest and the most populous city in the country. Present on the banks of the Moskva river, this city serves as the cosmopolitan hub of the country. Carrying  871 year old rich history, this city has played an integral part of Russia’s development and therefore plays an integral role in all the aspect. Majority of the population of Russia lives in Moscow, and the city is responsible as the scientific, historical, political and architectural hub in the region. Moscow is a blend of the old and new Russian culture. The Kremlin complex in the center of the city holds the cultural and historical values of the city. Moscow was also the capital and most important part of the USSR and thus holds many gems throughout the city from that era. Not only that, but the city also brags of timeless elements from the Tsars and other rulers who ever ruled Russia. Moscow has been a hub of many social ideologies and home to popular poets and artists. When in Moscow don’t miss out The Moscow Kremlin, the colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral, the symbolic center of Russia as the Red Square and Lenin's Mausoleum, which also serves as the resting place of Vladimir Lenin and his body has been preserved there since 1924.

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For groups of 12 or more, you may send us an inquiry at [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee bulk deals for all our tours, there are some tours for which we can offer discounted pricing. Ordinary hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are entitled to group savings. Attractions, pass items and combo tickets aren't.

Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

Samuel Adams brewery tour gets national nod. Did Adams himself even brew beer?

Sam Adams beer has gained a loyal audience over the last 40 years, and now the Boston-based brewery has made in onto the Top 10 list of best brewery tours in the country.

USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards for 2024 includes a number of beer-related categories, including best beer bars, gardens and festivals and best new breweries and labels, with Weymouth's Vitamin Sea Brewing making the latter list.

The Samuel Adams Boston Brewery came in 10th on the list of the best tours, with Tröegs Independent Brewing in Hershey, Pennsylvania, taking top honors.

Samuel Adams Brewery has tours 7 days a week

The company offers several variations of its brewery tours, with options lasting from 30 minutes for the VIP tour to an hour for private tours. Tour prices range from $10 to $45, excluding group rates, which vary according to group size.

The "Sam Signature Tour" is the least expensive of the tours at $10. The 45-minute tour offers a chance for guests to learn about the brewing process and the company's research and development programs. The tour of the brewhouse includes a tasting. Supervised people younger than 21 are allowed on this tour and don't need tickets.

Other tours include "Beyond the Brewhouse," "Keller Crafted: Artisan Beer and Cheese Experience," "VIP Pass Experience" and the private tours.

The tours fill up quickly, according to the company, and can be booked online .

Why did the founder name his company's signature brew after Adams?

According to the Samuel Adams website, CEO Jim Koch, who founded the Boston Beer Co. in 1984, named his beer after the Founding Father "because he shared a similar spirit in leading the fight for independence and the opportunity for all Americans to pursue happiness and follow their dreams."

Koch's family had been in the brewing business for 150 years. Jim Koch broke with that tradition when he left for college.

After college and graduate school, Koch began a career in management consulting, according to the company's website . Koch opened the craft beer company in 1984.

Where did the original Samuel Adams recipe come from?

The first batch of Sam Adams Lager, brewed in Jim Koch's kitchen, used the recipe his great-great-grandfather Louis Koch created.

Did the real Sam Adams brew beer?

Adams was more a maltster than a brewer, according to History.com and other sources . Maltsters prepare and process barley for use in beer-making.

Adams joined his father's malting business around the mid-1700s after a series of bad financial decisions and failed business ventures.

"Within years of inheriting his father’s malt house, the business was bankrupt and the building itself began to crumble," History.com said.

Adams was much more likely a beer consumer than a brewer, since his pre-revolutionary group, the Sons of Liberty, often met in taverns, according to Wikipedia .

Where is the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery?

The brewery is at 30 Germania St. in Jamaica Plain. The parking lot is small and street parking is limited. The Orange Line's Stony Brook Station is about a 5-minute walk away.

How did USA Today come up with its rankings?

To determine which breweries offer the best tour experiences, USA Today asked a panel of beer experts to nominate their top brewery tours across the country. From there, readers voted for their favorites.