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Walk LoDo’s brick streets and visit historic brewpubs on this 2.5‑hour Denver craft beer tour. Learn brewing lore, sample 10+ beers, and get local history from a guide while staying close to Union Station and the Dairy Block.
Walk LoDo’s brick streets and visit historic brewpubs on this 2.5‑hour Denver craft beer tour. Learn brewing lore, sample 10+ beers, and get local history from a guide while staying close to Union Station and the Dairy Block.
A cool Denver afternoon opens into LoDo — sunlight bounces off brick facades, the city’s angled roofs framing a sliver of the Rockies. On foot, the tour moves like a tide: through cobblestone alleys, under clock faces, and into taprooms where foam rises and conversation leans in.
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Operated by Denver Microbrew Tour · Denver, Colorado
A cool Denver afternoon opens into LoDo — sunlight bounces off brick facades, the city’s angled roofs framing a sliver of the Rockies. On foot, the tour moves like a tide: through cobblestone alleys, under clock faces, and into taprooms where foam rises and conversation leans in.
LoDo (Lower Downtown) began as a 19th‑century trading and railroad district; its brick warehouses and Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower are reminders of grit that became grain — and later, grain became beer. Wynkoop Brewing, founded in 1988 by John Hickenlooper and partners, helped ignite Denver’s craft renaissance, while places like Oskar Blues popularized canning and urban outposts of mountain breweries brought alpine recipes downtown.
Geologically, the tour sits on the High Plains’ edge; from Market Street you can see the Front Range pushing up from the horizon, a reminder that Colorado’s brewing culture draws water and inspiration from mountain sources. Culturally, LoDo mixes saloon lore — grave‑robber stories and late‑19th‑century vice — with modern foodie energy. The Dairy Block injects compact, craft‑centric retail and a lively taproom scene into the route.
Practical guidance: expect roughly 1–1.5 miles of easy walking over 2.5 hours with 3–6 scheduled tasting stops and 10+ samples total. Bring a government photo ID, hydrate between pours, and wear sturdy walking shoes for uneven brick and occasional streetcar tracks. Public transit and paid parking are nearby; tours are wheelchair accessible but check in advance for specific start locations. Pace yourself, tip your guide, and be ready to trade city stories for a souvenir tasting glass at the end.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be able to walk 1–2 miles and stand for short tasting sessions.
You must be at least 21 and present a government‑issued photo ID before tasting any beverages.
Expect about 1–1.5 miles of mostly flat walking and 10+ tasting samples across multiple brewery stops over approximately 2.5 hours.
The operator lists the tour as wheelchair accessible, but start locations vary — contact the operator ahead of time to confirm accessibility for a specific date and time.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; tours may cancel for bad weather and do not refund for same‑day cancellations.
LoDo grew as a 19th‑century rail and mercantile hub; 20th‑century preservation efforts transformed warehouses into the breweries and boutiques you visit today.
Many local breweries emphasize water conservation and recyclable packaging; practice responsible tasting and pack out any trash to support urban sustainability.
Denver Microbrew Tour operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A cool Denver afternoon opens into LoDo — sunlight bounces off brick facades, the city’s angled roofs framing a sliver of the Rockies. On foot, the tour moves like a tide: through cobblestone alleys, under clock faces, and into taprooms where foam rises and conversation leans in.
A cool Denver afternoon opens into LoDo — sunlight bounces off brick facades, the city’s angled roofs framing a sliver of the Rockies. On foot, the tour moves like a tide: through cobblestone alleys, under clock faces, and into taprooms where foam rises and conversation leans in.
LoDo (Lower Downtown) began as a 19th‑century trading and railroad district; its brick warehouses and Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower are reminders of grit that became grain — and later, grain became beer. Wynkoop Brewing, founded in 1988 by John Hickenlooper and partners, helped ignite Denver’s craft renaissance, while places like Oskar Blues popularized canning and urban outposts of mountain breweries brought alpine recipes downtown.
Geologically, the tour sits on the High Plains’ edge; from Market Street you can see the Front Range pushing up from the horizon, a reminder that Colorado’s brewing culture draws water and inspiration from mountain sources. Culturally, LoDo mixes saloon lore — grave‑robber stories and late‑19th‑century vice — with modern foodie energy. The Dairy Block injects compact, craft‑centric retail and a lively taproom scene into the route.
Practical guidance: expect roughly 1–1.5 miles of easy walking over 2.5 hours with 3–6 scheduled tasting stops and 10+ samples total. Bring a government photo ID, hydrate between pours, and wear sturdy walking shoes for uneven brick and occasional streetcar tracks. Public transit and paid parking are nearby; tours are wheelchair accessible but check in advance for specific start locations. Pace yourself, tip your guide, and be ready to trade city stories for a souvenir tasting glass at the end.