My wife and I were visiting from out of town and looking for something fun to do and we lucked out as we came across City Brew Tours who just happened to start running tours in NY that weekend.
We went on an awesome brew tour and visited 3 great breweries including Five Boroughs, Circa, and Interboro all located in Brooklyn. It was cool way to experience the flavor of the area. Each spot was unique but we tasted awesome beers at each location.
The tour also included some great Pizza at Circa. We were led by a beer guide who was very funny and kept us entertained throughout, but was also an expert who educated us about the brewing process which was really interesting.
Overall, the all inclusive experience was a tremendous value and well worth the cost. I can't wait to do it again when we get back in NY or one of the other cities in which they operate!
Chris J
This tour was awesome! A great value for the amount of beer and it included a great selection of different breweries. I particularly loved 5 boroughs and Circa. The pizza was amazing at Circa! This was a really great way to see the different neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Our guide was super funny, like a comedian! I need tour guides to be entertaining and he certainly was. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Do it!
Liana B
What a fun night we had!!! The 4 of us in the past 2 1/2 weeks traveled from ports in Spain, Portugal and Canada prior to spending time in NYC. Our husbands were very disappointed in their quest to find “good beer.” Well, we finally found it! Isaac and Tim chose 3 excellent breweries in Brooklyn for us to tour and taste the beer. The whole evening was great and the beer we tasted was excellent. We would love to take this tour again on our next visit to NYC.
Farmpammy
This tour was amazing. Our tour guide, Isaac, was extremely knowledgeable and in the breweries we went to and in the process of brewing beer. The tour was extremely easy and convenient. We were picked up and dropped off at the same location. We went to three breweries (5 Borough, Circa, Interboro) and didn't feel rushed at any off them. Issac allowed for us to take our time to really enjoy the space, the people, and especially the beers at each of these amazing Brooklyn breweries.
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Our NYC Beer Guides
Cat – Beer Guide & City Coordinator
Cat has been studying beer since 2015, homebrewing since 2016, and (most importantly) drinking good beer for much longer. She has had local craft beer on three different continents, from Munich to the Great Kiwi Beer Festival, and from Portland, OR to Portland, ME, she’s been trying the best brews she can find. Cat previously worked as a Beer Goddess at a bar with 105 beers on tap, and could recite them on cue! She is a Cicerone Certified Beer Server, so she’ll help you find exactly what beers you’ll like.
Favorite Beers: Founder’s Backwoods Bastard, Harpoon UFO Twist, or the freshest local flight.
Ethan – Beer Guide
Ethan always wanted to be a superhero, and being a beer guide feels like the next best thing. He’s a museum nerd turned beer geek who believes that people who “hate beer” just haven’t found the right one yet. If you can’t find him, he’s either talking about beer, talking about animals or downing an IPA with his drinking buddies, The Beervengers.
Jonathan – Beer Guide
Jonathan has years of experience guiding people all over Hawaii and New York, where he has learned to love beers with bold flavors from diverse cultures. His beer drinking experience started with craft beer and hasn’t changed one bit over the years. When you meet him you’ll notice he enjoys sharing with people, whether it’s fun facts, good company, or a tasty pint.
Eddie – Beer Guide
Prior to working for City Brew Tours, Eddie once considered Miller High Life to be a good beer. Things have changed since then, and he’s always looking to expand his knowledge and appreciation of craft beer. In his previous experiences, Eddie worked in the high-end gourmet catering sector of City Hall and the financial district. He also has detailed knowledge of New York City streets as a Lyft, Uber and Via driver. Aside from Brew Touring, he enjoys a good adventure. You can find Eddie listening to a good audiobook on a walk or unwinding with friends and family outside of the city.