Join Us for an All-Access VIP Beer Experience.
We do craft brewery tours in Albuquerque. Our tours give you an All-Access, VIP, Behind-the-Scenes Craft Beer Experience.
On the Original ABQ Beer Tour we visit three area craft breweries. At each you’ll do a guided tasting of two or three different beers. There will be an appetizer at one location. We will tour the brewery production facilities at each and our knowledgeable beer guide will explain the brewing process, the history of beer and whatever else might come up. Transportation to and from the pickup location and select area hotels is provided. Sit back and enjoy the tour.
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We are available for private tours. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page for rates and availability.
Check out our 5-star reviews!
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Gordon is well organized, knows the breweries and the staff at each, knows the beers, knows the beer making process and knows his city. We had a great time and... read more highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting Albuquerque!
October 5, 2022 -
I extended a work trip to NM with a weekend in Albuquerque. I was a little hesitant to go on this tour alone, but I shouldn’t have been! It was... read more a lovely evening learning from Gordon and the brewers and chatting with the other tour guests. Had a great time exploring some off the beaten path Albuquerque breweries that I probably would not have found on my own.
February 4, 2023 -
Our beer tour experience was awesome! Our guide, Gordon, was very knowledgeable made an effort to take note of the particular interests of the group and then highlight those... read more topics through out the tour. You'll get to try a ton of beer and visit some really great spots. I definitely recommend !
July 3, 2022 -
Amazing brew tour experience. - This was one of the best Brew tours we’ve been on. The group was so friendly, the beers were delicious, but most importantly, our tour guide Gordon was amazing. He... read more was not only personable, but so knowledgeable about the various beers we tried, as well, as the brewing processs. 5 out of 5 stars.
May 28, 2023 -
This was such a great way to spend the evening. Gordon’s knowledge of beer, and the places he picked were perfect. I loved all the Neighborhood breweries we... read more visited. I’d love to do it again for a friends birthday or special occasion.It would be a great way for a unique celebration.
January 19, 2022 -
What a fun time! Highly recommend ABQ Beer Tours. It was so fun getting to learn more about the brewing process and trying new to me beers! Gordon was so... read more knowledgeable. The time flew by but we never felt rushed. Now I have a couple more breweries to add to my regular rotation. Don’t miss this!
January 17, 2022 -
Highly recommended! I wasn’t sure what we signed up for, since we know a lot about ABQ beers already. I’d do this tour again in a heartbeat. We laughed and... read more learned and went to new places. We also met great people — beer people tend to be very chill and interesting, and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. We loved meeting a brewer and learning about his process before trying his beers. We loved having van rides (gotta be careful out there). We loved getting to the next place with different, equally interesting/different beers, and were sad to get our final stop (our favorite) where we learned some more and laughed and talked and drank really good brews it was everything we hoped for. And Gordon was a kind and considerate host, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can tell he was a history teacher. I learned more from him about beer than I’ve ever known before, and he was funny too. We are local and visit lots of breweries, and this was worth it to us. Even if I was a visitor, I’d want to visit some of Albuquerque’s best parts, and the beer scene really is amazing here. We went to new places, tried new beers, and learned a bunch. But most importantly, we laughed a lot and got out to enjoy our city. Gordon’s passion for our local breweries (and for beer in general) make him the perfect host. Loved it.
January 1, 2022
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This was one of the highlights of my trip. Gordon the tour guide takes you to some unique local breweries and also teaches you about the brewery process. Gordon was... read more a great guy and provided an amazing tour. I loved trying different beers, and doing tasting profiles. We also got to tour a cider area! If you enjoy beer this trip is a must if you are visiting Albuquerque for even a few hours.
April 19, 2023 -
Great times! Gordon of ABQ Beer Tours was a stellar host, beer educator and driver. He broke the microbrewing process down and kept it fun. The beer tasting was a... read more blast! Lots of laughs with new friends. I haven't had this much fun in a long time!
July 19, 2022 -
This is a really fun and informational tour. You get the full Willy Wonka experience at some of Albuquerque's best breweries. Gordon is friendly, fun and has a wealth of... read more knowledge about ABQ beer and beer culture. A must for all beer lovers.
September 2, 2023 -
This is one of the go to things to do in ABQ. Very much worth the price of this tour! We had a great time trying out three different breweries,... read more beer tasting and food all included in the price! Well worth it!
July 25, 2022 -
We recently joined Gordon and several other beer enthusiasts on the great Albuquerque Beer Tour. What a great time! Gordon is a fantastic host. He knows his subject well and... read more his passion is contagious. As a retired history teacher he can deep dive into the historical context of beer as well as expand on the local homebrew scene. The three breweries we visited were perfect. I really enjoyed getting a behind the scenes look at how beer is made including tasting the barley malt. What a treat! Thank you.
September 7, 2023 -
Such a fun and tasty experience! Gordon was very nice and extremely knowledgeable on how the different beers are made. We love that he took us to three different unique... read more breweries and made sure to give us tastings on the beers we love or wanted to try. Highly recommend this tour.
June 3, 2023 -
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 be able to better 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 it was a solid meal. If you love different beers and want to ride around Albuquerque sampling some good local brands, this is your dude.
March 3, 2023
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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!
1/24/2022 -
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.
2/27/2023 -
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!
1/14/2023 -
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.
12/30/2022 -
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.
9/04/2022 -
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.
1/14/2023 -
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.
5/10/2023
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Please be aware all participants must:
- be at least 21 years old
- wear closed toes shoes for the duration of the tour.
Additionally, we ask that tour participants do not “pre-game” their tour. You will be given plenty of alcohol over the course of the tour. Lastly, if you are travelling to the pick up location, we recommend using a ride-share to and from the central pickup location.