You know what’s a great combination? Cape Cod and its locally-made brews. And what better way to pair these great things then with a Cape Cod beer tour! We’ll take a look at some of the best Cape Cod beer tours and little-known gems that can create great times and show you where the magic happens!
City Brew Tours
City Brew Tours offers tours throughout Cape Cod for beer connoisseurs. Climb aboard a chartered bus tour that takes you to multiple breweries over the course of 3 ½ hours, where you’d taste the freshest brews without worrying about impaired driving. Sandwiches made from locally-sourced ingredients are provided, making this a carefree Cape Cod beer tour that you’ll surely enjoy!
Visit a Brewery
Many breweries throughout the Cape open up their doors during select hours for brewery tours led by a guide. You’ll learn about the brewing process and local history, as well as have an opportunity to buy merchandise and discounted growlers to go. Plus, if you enjoy your experience, most breweries have an adjacent taproom and/or beer garden to enjoy your day.
One such example is Mayflower Brewing Company, located in historic Plymouth. Since 2007, this microbrewery has opened its doors to the public, offering guided tours of their meticulous brewing process on Saturdays and Sundays. stop by for freshmade brews like the New World American IPA and Love & Wrestling, a Double Dry Hopped New England Double IPA. Bottoms up!
Cape Cod Beverage Trail
- - Aquatic Brewing (Falmouth)
- - Cape Cod Winery (East Falmouth)
- - Naukabout Brewery (Mashpee)
- - Cape & Islands Distillery (Sandwich)
- - Cape Cod Beer (Hyannis)
- - Barnstable Brewing (Hyannis)
- - Devils Purse Brewing Co. (South Dennis)
- - First Crush Winery (Harwich)
- - Hog Island Beer Company (Orleans)
- - Truro Vineyards & South Hollow Spirits
- - Shoal Hope Ciderworks (Provincetown)
For those that want to go at their own pace, the Cape Cod Beverage Trail is the perfect way to sample beer, wine, and ciders of the Cape. The self-guided trail highlights numerous breweries in the area that welcome visitors tasting the staggering variety and quality. Check out the above list for those participating.
