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Spend 5–6 hours sampling craft beer with scenic views of Canandaigua Lake. This guided tour stops at Naked Dove, Peacemaker, Frequentem and Irish Mafia Brewing with optional pub lunch.
Spend 5–6 hours sampling craft beer with scenic views of Canandaigua Lake. This guided tour stops at Naked Dove, Peacemaker, Frequentem and Irish Mafia Brewing with optional pub lunch.
The morning opens on Canandaigua Lake with a breeze that nudges the water toward the dock and a Crush host waving you onto the shuttle. Route 96 slides by vineyards and low stone walls as the tour threads four small breweries—Naked Dove, Peacemaker, Frequentem, and Irish Mafia—each with its own taproom voice and views that remind you why the Finger Lakes feed more than grapes.
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Operated by Crush Beer & Wine Tours · Canandaigua, New York
The morning opens on Canandaigua Lake with a breeze that nudges the water toward the dock and a Crush host waving you onto the shuttle. Route 96 slides by vineyards and low stone walls as the tour threads four small breweries—Naked Dove, Peacemaker, Frequentem, and Irish Mafia—each with its own taproom voice and views that remind you why the Finger Lakes feed more than grapes.
This corridor of hills and glacially carved lakes made the region hospitable to hops and barley; pockets of clay and limestone moderate soils and a microclimate that breweries lean on when they talk about terroir. Canandaigua itself carries 19th-century canal and hotel history in its downtown blocks, and modern craft culture in reclaimed Main Street spaces where locals gather for pints and conversation.
On the tour you’ll move at a social pace—60–120 minute stops, guided tastings, and a choice to add a pub-style lunch. Expect short walks between seats and a driver who handles navigation and local stories. Practicalities matter: you’ll need valid photo ID, be 21+, and the tour runs about 5–6 hours with hotel pickup available at select properties.
Plan hydration and pace your samples; alternate water with beer and eat if you picked the Great Growlers plus Lunch option. Wear comfortable shoes for steps and standing, and leave room in your bag for a growler or two if you plan to buy. The tour is as much about friendly brewery culture as it is beer—arrive curious, ready to learn, and willing to trade tasting notes with strangers who might become the best part of the day.
easy.
5–6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you'll be on your feet for short periods and seated during transit.
Lunch is included only if you select the Great Growlers plus Lunch option; otherwise tastings and guide service are covered.
Breweries visited can vary by day and tasting room availability; the itinerary lists likely stops but may change.
Minimum age is 21 and a valid photo ID is required at pickup and during tastings.
All sales are final; there is no refund for cancellations and the tour may be canceled for bad weather or insufficient travelers.
Canandaigua grew as a 19th-century resort and canal town; its soils and microclimate later attracted farms and small-scale hop and grain producers crucial to regional brewing.
The health of Canandaigua Lake matters to breweries and visitors alike—pack out waste, limit single-use plastics, and support local producers who prioritize sustainable sourcing.
Crush Beer & Wine Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The morning opens on Canandaigua Lake with a breeze that nudges the water toward the dock and a Crush host waving you onto the shuttle. Route 96 slides by vineyards and low stone walls as the tour threads four small breweries—Naked Dove, Peacemaker, Frequentem, and Irish Mafia—each with its own taproom voice and views that remind you why the Finger Lakes feed more than grapes.
The morning opens on Canandaigua Lake with a breeze that nudges the water toward the dock and a Crush host waving you onto the shuttle. Route 96 slides by vineyards and low stone walls as the tour threads four small breweries—Naked Dove, Peacemaker, Frequentem, and Irish Mafia—each with its own taproom voice and views that remind you why the Finger Lakes feed more than grapes.
This corridor of hills and glacially carved lakes made the region hospitable to hops and barley; pockets of clay and limestone moderate soils and a microclimate that breweries lean on when they talk about terroir. Canandaigua itself carries 19th-century canal and hotel history in its downtown blocks, and modern craft culture in reclaimed Main Street spaces where locals gather for pints and conversation.
On the tour you’ll move at a social pace—60–120 minute stops, guided tastings, and a choice to add a pub-style lunch. Expect short walks between seats and a driver who handles navigation and local stories. Practicalities matter: you’ll need valid photo ID, be 21+, and the tour runs about 5–6 hours with hotel pickup available at select properties.
Plan hydration and pace your samples; alternate water with beer and eat if you picked the Great Growlers plus Lunch option. Wear comfortable shoes for steps and standing, and leave room in your bag for a growler or two if you plan to buy. The tour is as much about friendly brewery culture as it is beer—arrive curious, ready to learn, and willing to trade tasting notes with strangers who might become the best part of the day.