Our goal was to visit some of the best breweries in Albuquerque as well as get a good behind-the-scenes primer about beer production. Gordon did not disappoint! The... read more first place we stopped Gordon took us to the brewing room where he explained the process from water and grain to pouring from a keg! Following a nice flight of house-brewed ale, we stopped a little place for Chile Relleno burritos to go. Some of the breweries don't serve food but allow and encourage patrons to bring their own. Man were they GOOD! The next two breweries were also fun and delicious. Gordon introduced us to the head brewer who let us sample a blonde ale from the final stage vessel. We had a great time and Gordon was knowledgeable and entertaining. We'll go again next time we visit!

  Gordon, the founder and owner of Abq beer tours, is fun, knowledgeable and prepared. This is a great way to get to know some of the best breweries in Albuquerque.Every... read more place we went greeted us enthusiastically and gave us wonderfully large pours of the beers we were tasting. The tours behind the scenes were also extensive and very informative. On top of that Gordon organized a delicious snack at our second brewery and he is an excellent driver. Do not hesitate to have a great night out!

  Gordon was a very knowledgeable beer guide. He brought us to 3 interesting breweries that we would not have found on our own. He selected some very good... read more beer options at each place, and he was able to describe the intricacies of each beer very well. The tacos at the second stop were very tasty as well and made for a satisfying dinner. I highly recommend this tour!

  Gordon with ABQ Beer Tours did a great job with our group. We were at a bachelor party in Albuquerque for the weekend, and he brought us to three different... read more breweries. He knows his beer. He explained the different beers to us and provided flavor wheels to help those in the group newer to beer tasting better to describe what we were detecting.

He was also very relaxed and personable throughout. Our party included an absolute non-beer drinker. Gordon even got along with that guy! Gordon did a great job helping him try different beers that might work with his palate.

The food he provided was top-notch hole-in-the-wall perfection--it is billed as an "appetizer" on the site but was a solid meal.

If you love different beers and want to ride around Albuquerque sampling some good local brands, this is your dude.

  We had a great time with Gordon on a mid-week tour when we were visiting New Mexico! His beer knowledge is vast and he seems to know all the brewers... read more in Albuquerque. He took us to 3 small local breweries all brewing excellent beer with good vibes. There are a lot of microbreweries in the area so it was nice to have a local expert show us some really good ones that we might have missed on our own. This is a must-do for visiting beer lovers, highly recommended for anyone looking to expand their beer knowledge, and also a great way to experience different neighborhoods in Albuquerque for visitors who enjoy beer.

  If you are looking for a great beer tour, search no further. Gordon is extremely knowledgeable about beer and takes you in his van to three different breweries. Plus you... read more get a bite to eat. I was really impressed with Gordon's knowledge of the beer making process and he selected great beers for the group to try. If you like beer, sign up for this tour. Plus you get to see the steps in the beer making progress up close.

  The tour was awesome, Gordon is really knowledgeable and knows what he's talking about. Definitely recommend it.

  What an awesome tour. Gordon is absolutely the best and super knowledgeable. The breweries/brew pubs we stopped at had great beers and ciders. Not only did we have great beer... read more but we learned a lot about the brewing process and each of the breweries.

I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Albuquerque.

  Gordon was amazing. He really knows his beer. I learned so much on this tour. He picked us up at our hotel and took us to 3... read more different local breweries. We were not expecting it, but he also fed us. The business was shady looking, as it was dark and an a hand came out of window to hand him the food, but oh my the food was delicious. The tour comes with guided tour of 3 breweries, including getting to go into the back to see the tanks and systems used, flights for everyone in the group, carb loaded meal to coat your stomach, fun, laughter and not to worry he gets you to every location safe including your end location. Gordon calls himself a Beer Nerd, so you will get a brochure to fill out on your take of each beer. We will definitely contact Gordon for another tour if we ever come back, he is professional, but funny and extremely knowledgeable.