Whether or not you're a craft brew expert, you've probably heard that New Hampshire is home to some pretty impressive breweries. But visiting them all can be logistically difficult - and if you aren't an expert, even a bit confusing. Fortunately, a locally owned beer bus tour can take care of the legwork for you, and transport you safely between the best spots.
Granite State Growler Tours, owned by childhood friends and beer aficionados Dave and Mike, offers a variety of New Hampshire brewery tours, ranging from the "Saturday Beer Run" to "Ovah to Dovah," each of which will take you to visit 3-4 breweries, or in some cases distilleries.
You'll spend a morning, afternoon, or evening aboard "Greta The Growler Getta," as Dave and Mike have fondly named their bus, learning from your tour guide's beer expertise as you navigate between stops.
At the breweries, which include New Hampshire favorites like Throwback and Smuttynose, you'll enjoy a tour of the facilities led by the brewers themselves.
Newly enlightened on the brewing process, you'll sample the fruits of their labor.
All that beer sampling just might make you hungry. Lucky for you, the company makes homemade pretzels (the recipe for which includes beer!) fresh each morning for you to enjoy between stops.
You can also arrange private tours, which are a perfect way to celebrate birthdays, bachelor or bachelorette parties, or any other special occasion.
If you choose to just reserve a seat on a standard tour instead, you're sure to end the day with 14 great new friends.
Whether you're a longtime hop-head or a more casual beer drinker, you're sure to end your tour with newfound knowledge and some new favorite beverages.
Ready to take the ride? Granite State Growler Tours is located at 45 Lafayette Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862. For more information, details on their tours (most of which cost $60 per person and include all beer samples and snacks), and to buy tickets, visit their website.
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