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Taste eight curated samples with one of only 28 Master Cicerones while walking two of Bozeman’s top downtown breweries. This 90-minute tasting tour mixes brewery access, ingredient demos, and practical tips for decoding beer menus.
Taste eight curated samples with one of only 28 Master Cicerones while walking two of Bozeman’s top downtown breweries. This 90-minute tasting tour mixes brewery access, ingredient demos, and practical tips for decoding beer menus.
The tour begins outside a busy Bozeman taproom: cold air, the faint scent of spent grain, and a group gathering around a guide who knows beers the way mountaineers know routes.
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Operated by Rich Higgins Beer Master · Bozeman, Montana
The tour begins outside a busy Bozeman taproom: cold air, the faint scent of spent grain, and a group gathering around a guide who knows beers the way mountaineers know routes.
This 90-minute walk-and-taste threads two acclaimed downtown breweries, where a Master Cicerone guides a flight-by-flight exploration of malt, hops and technique. Bozeman sits on an alluvial plain at the edge of the Gallatin Range; the town’s brewing culture grew from a ranching and mining past into a craft scene fed by local barley, crystal-clear mountain water, and an outdoors-driven clientele.
Expect a short history lesson on Montana brewing trends, a quick look at fermentation tanks at one stop, and hands-on sampling that covers beer styles from crisp pilsners to hop-forward IPAs. The guide explains how ingredients and local water chemistry shape flavor and offers decoding tips for taproom menus so future choices feel less random and more intentional.
Practically speaking, the route is mostly flat—two blocks of walking between stops—wheelchair accessible, and suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike. You’ll sample eight 4-oz pours total and receive a hot appetizer at the second brewery; plan to arrive with a valid ID, comfortable shoes for standing, and a little appetite. Peak times are evenings and weekends—book early for a weekend slot.
This is part tasting class, part neighborhood walk: social, sensory, and short enough to combine with dinner or a longer pub crawl in Bozeman’s energetic downtown.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Minimal physical exertion; comfortable standing and short flat walk required
The tour includes two flights of four 4‑oz samples each, totaling 32 oz of beer and guided tasting notes.
Yes; both breweries and the short walking route are wheelchair accessible, and staff can assist as needed.
Service animals are permitted and infants may ride in strollers, but the experience centers on alcohol; minors may attend only in compliance with local regulations and venue policies.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start; within 24 hours bookings are nonrefundable.
Bozeman’s brewing roots trace to 19th‑century settlers who relied on local grains and mountain water; the modern craft scene expanded in the 2000s alongside the outdoor recreation boom.
Local breweries often source Montana barley and practice water-efficient brewing; choose refillable containers and dispose of waste properly to reduce impact.
Rich Higgins Beer Master operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The tour begins outside a busy Bozeman taproom: cold air, the faint scent of spent grain, and a group gathering around a guide who knows beers the way mountaineers know routes.
The tour begins outside a busy Bozeman taproom: cold air, the faint scent of spent grain, and a group gathering around a guide who knows beers the way mountaineers know routes.
This 90-minute walk-and-taste threads two acclaimed downtown breweries, where a Master Cicerone guides a flight-by-flight exploration of malt, hops and technique. Bozeman sits on an alluvial plain at the edge of the Gallatin Range; the town’s brewing culture grew from a ranching and mining past into a craft scene fed by local barley, crystal-clear mountain water, and an outdoors-driven clientele.
Expect a short history lesson on Montana brewing trends, a quick look at fermentation tanks at one stop, and hands-on sampling that covers beer styles from crisp pilsners to hop-forward IPAs. The guide explains how ingredients and local water chemistry shape flavor and offers decoding tips for taproom menus so future choices feel less random and more intentional.
Practically speaking, the route is mostly flat—two blocks of walking between stops—wheelchair accessible, and suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike. You’ll sample eight 4-oz pours total and receive a hot appetizer at the second brewery; plan to arrive with a valid ID, comfortable shoes for standing, and a little appetite. Peak times are evenings and weekends—book early for a weekend slot.
This is part tasting class, part neighborhood walk: social, sensory, and short enough to combine with dinner or a longer pub crawl in Bozeman’s energetic downtown.