Taking a brewery tour, whether in your local community or somewhere new, can be a great way to learn about the area and try out some unique beer options. However, if you want to get the most out of the tour, it helps if you’re willing to be an active participant and ask some questions of your tour guide or the brewmasters you meet. The next time you’re on a beer tour bus checking out the local brew, add these questions to your list.

What to Ask to Enhance Your Beer Tour Bus Experience

1. How Is Your Beer Related to the City?

Each city has its own unique culture that can influence the breweries in the area. A particular establishment might infuse some of its beer with fruit that is commonly grown in the state or use hops from an independent grower. Knowing these little details can help each beer stand out in your mind as you enjoy each variety and visit different areas to sample the local fare.

2. What Efforts Do You Make to Be Environmentally Friendly?

Plenty of independent breweries make an effort to preserve the environment throughout the brewing process—especially within their local community. Some might rely on organic ingredients. Others use energy-efficient appliances when preserving their beer. In some cases, the breweries might even use only local ingredients, which can lower the company’s carbon footprint due to the lessened need to transport items across the country or the world. Understanding how each brewery takes pride in their community and the environment can help you connect and appreciate how much care goes into each one.

3. What Is Unique About Your Beer?

Some breweries might even have differentiating features or ingredients that you wouldn’t think to ask about specifically. By approaching this general question, you give the brewmaster an opportunity to tell you about all the little things you never considered that set their particular beer apart from others in the area and around the world.

4. What Was Your First Craft Beer?

It can also be interesting to learn about the history of a particular brewery or brewmaster. Asking about the first beer they made can lead to interesting anecdotes about how the company got started and how certain experiences shaped the beer you’ve enjoyed on the tour.

5. For Whom Did You Make Your First Beer?

To dive even deeper, you can get to know more about the brewmaster by finding out whom they created that first beer for. This can lead to discussions about people who are important to them or who have helped them along the way, while also connecting with them on a more personal level.

 

If you’re interested in taking a ride on a beer tour bus around Cincinnati, OH, look no further than Cincy Brew Bus. The company offers both beer tours and wine tours in the area, making them perfect for private events, tourists, or those just looking to learn a bit more about the beverage options at the area’s many breweries and wineries. Call (513) 258-7909 or contact the company online to learn more about booking an upcoming tour.