Detroit Brewing History Biking Tour

Founded in 2019, Michigan Brew Tours hosts craft beer and brewery tours all over southeast Michigan, offering private and public shuttle tours, biking tours, and walking tours, as well as public and private guided beer tastings. Our emphasis on beer education for all levels sets us apart from the crowd and offers everyone from beer novices to beer snobs the opportunity to expand their craft beverage knowledge and sample a few local craft drinks in the process! Started by Certified Cicerone® and Schoolcraft College Brewing and Distillation Technology graduate John Turnage, Michigan Brew Tours also hosts in-office guided tastings, beer tasting stations for corporate events, and company team building events. From your home, to your office, to your favorite taproom, we'll be there to help you get the most out of Michigan's finest beer, mead, cider, and spirits!

Michigan Brew Tours

This bike tour visits three of Detroit's current breweries,  as well as several significant locations in Detroit's storied brewing history.

Lagerhaus No. 5

Biking Tours

Michigan Brew Tours takes you for a ride to beer and beer history!

Join Michigan Brew Tours for a deep dive into Detroit's rich brewing history! This approximately 8-mile bike ride departs from the Dequindre Cut Greenway (North End), Mack Avenue Entrance in historic Eastern Market, travelling the Dequindre Cut to Atwater Brewing Detroit, where you get rewarded with a pint of Atwater's finest. Next, we head east for a visit to Brewery Faisan for a pint of their delicious Belgian-inspired beer, stopping along the way at historic Elmwood Cemetery to pay our respects to some of Detroit's legendary beer barons. Next, we return to Eastern Market and visit the former locations of the Stroh and Goebel factories, Detroit's largest breweries of the mid-20th century. Finally, we stop at Lagerhaus No. 5 for a celebratory pint of their German-inspired beer as we wrap up the bike tour. From Lagerhaus, the entrance to the Dequindre Cut Greenway (North End), Mack Avenue Entrance is 0.6 miles due north.For this exclusive tour, you'll be guided by Certified Cicerone® and Michigan Brew Tours' owner John Turnage who will share the history of Detroit's storied brewing industry, from the 19th century beer barons, to the speakeasies and rum runners of Prohibition, and finally to the vibrant craft beer scene of present day Detroit.A pint or half-pint of you choice at each tour stop is included. Water and light snacks will be provided along the tour route, but eating a healthy meal prior to the tour is suggested.Tour participants need to bring their own bicycle, bike lock, bike helmet, and water bottle - safety and hydration are required! The 8-mile route is paved and mostly flat, but know your limits! Please dress for the weather and bring sunscreen as needed. PLEASE NOTE: Michigan Brew Tours is not responsible for mechanical issues, flat tires, injury, or accident during the tour. Please make sure your bicycle is well-maintained and have a plan in place should an unfortunate situation occur.PARKING: The parking lot near the Dequindre Cut Greenway (North End), Mack Avenue Entrance and the other parking lots in Eastern Market are open and free of charge.CHECK-IN: Please arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour and check in with your guide at the the Dequindre Cut Greenway (North End), Mack Avenue Entrance. If you are running late, please contact your Michigan Brew Tours guide at <a href="+1 7346665036" title="+1 7346665036" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">(734) 666-5036</a> and arrange to meet up with the tour group.AGE LIMIT: 21 and over ONLY, even if not drinking. You MUST show valid ID upon arrival to participate in the tour.TICKETING: No need to print your ticket. Arrive a few minutes early to check-in, give the guide your name and ID. That's it!SPECIAL NEEDS/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: Please let us know of any special needs or dietary restrictions/food allergies in advance at <a href="https://www.mibrewtours.com" title="https://www.mibrewtours.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@mibrewtours.com</a> and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.CANCELLATION: In case of severe/inclement weather, Michigan Brew Tours may have to cancel a tour. We will notify guests of a cancellation at least 12 hours ahead of the start of the tour. Refunds will be available or you may choose to reschedule for another tour. If you are unable to attend the tour, tickets are transferable to another guest (age 21+) up to 24 hours prior to the tour. Please contact <a href="https://www.mibrewtours.com" title="https://www.mibrewtours.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@mibrewtours.com</a> for details.LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Before purchasing tickets, please read our legal disclaimer: <a href="https://docdro.id/kteP6gC" title="https://docdro.id/kteP6gC" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Legal Disclaimer</a>

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