Denver Brewery Tours
A guided tour of the local breweries is like living in the best world imaginable. A visit like this will satisfy your intellectual curiosity, and, at the same time, you will be able to taste samples that will delight your palate. Each one will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the tastiest beers are brewed. Do you like history? Your guide will also include historical information, so invite your beer-drinking friends to taste the best world beer cup and learn about the process. And you know what the best part is? You only have to worry about doing a new activity while we transport you in late-model vehicles, including a designated driver, that will allow you to make the stops you want. In addition, there will be activities where you can create your craft breweries with the ingredients of your choice. Denver is definitely the perfect destination to bring your friend to celebrate your bachelor or birthday party. Safety is our top priority, and we ensure responsible drinking practices are followed throughout the tour.
Many brewery tours start and end at a memorabilia shop, which is excellent for those in their favorite brewery. But, even if you're not, having something to take home to remember your tour by is great. From there, you will head into the meat of the operation, where all of the magic happens. Yes, how beer is made from four simple ingredients: grain, hops, yeast, and water. Being led by a tour guide, you will be amazed at the process, which is much more involved than most people realize. Steps in the brewing process include malting, lautering, fermenting, conditioning, filtering, and packaging.
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And you will have a chance to follow this entire process on your tour with your guide explaining every detail. They will also explain how different varieties are made and what gives certain brews specific flavors. It is truly a science and an art. You will also have a chance to ask questions if you so desire. This behind-the-scenes view will astound you on the one hand and also give you a healthy respect for how the finished product gets to your lips. These tours have grown in popularity especially with the increased popularity of craft beers.
Interestingly, some brewery tours include hands-on experience. For instance, some breweries will allow you to use equipment and techniques that date back centuries. You will feel like you have traveled back in time and have become a craftsman. It's genuinely a cool feeling. You can watch the start of it all as the grain is ground, help carry wort and water via buckets, check if everything is at the proper temperature, and use a vintage hourglass to time everything. Now, understand that not all breweries operate under vintage conditions and with vintage tools. There are some tours that will show off a sophisticated, modern operation.
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With most tours, samples are included in the price of admission. We are not saying you can lead a tour when you are done because the process can be quite involved, but you will have a healthy respect for the process. And at the end of your tour, with a smile, you will enter what most breweries call the tasting room. Of course, tasting is an integral part of the research process, and of all the things you have had a chance to participate in during your tour, this one you will tackle with zest and passion. The beauty of the tasting room is in the name, you get to try a tremendous amount of different beers and take home your favorites. Quite often, a brewery will have some on hand that you won't always see on the market place. This is a unique opportunity to talk to the brewers, discuss the amazing process you just saw and learned about, and, best of all, taste and drink the final product.!
