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Ride the Flagon Wagon through Memphis’s top breweries for VIP access, up to 12 tastings, and insider stories about the city’s brewing revival. This 3.5-hour tour pairs local beer with community history and behind-the-scenes access.
Ride the Flagon Wagon through Memphis’s top breweries for VIP access, up to 12 tastings, and insider stories about the city’s brewing revival. This 3.5-hour tour pairs local beer with community history and behind-the-scenes access.
The tour begins at the Peabody Hotel entrance where the Flagon Wagon idles and the downtown air carries a faint hop-and-malt tang. You step into a compact, moving classroom of beer—window views of Union Avenue, the Mississippi bluff daring you across the river, and a guide whose cadence mixes beer lore with city stories.
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Operated by City Brew Tours Memphis · Memphis, Tennessee
The tour begins at the Peabody Hotel entrance where the Flagon Wagon idles and the downtown air carries a faint hop-and-malt tang. You step into a compact, moving classroom of beer—window views of Union Avenue, the Mississippi bluff daring you across the river, and a guide whose cadence mixes beer lore with city stories.
Memphis’s craft scene grew from repurposed industry and a stubborn civic pride. Grind City sits on a bluff in an old veneer factory and reuses scrap wood for its bar; Crosstown occupies the renovated 1927 Sears building next to the Crosstown Concourse; Wiseacre is a hometown experiment turned regional staple. The beer reflects that history: recipes tuned to community benefit and breweries that double as neighborhood anchors, partnering with charities like St. Jude and local food projects.
Expect three brewery stops over about 3.5 hours with up to a dozen tastings, a warm snack, and round-trip transport in an air-conditioned van. The guide explains brewing basics—mash, lautering, fermentation—and points out local ingredients and sustainability efforts. Conversations move from flavor notes to the logistics of running a small brewery.
Practicalities: bring a government ID (21+), wear comfortable shoes for short hops between sites, and plan on light walking and standing. Hydrate between pours; the tour provides bottled water. Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in at the Peabody entrance; gratuity for the guide and brewery staff is customary. If you want quieter tastings, book earlier in the afternoon—weekend slots fill fast.
easy.
3–4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks and standing during tastings.
The tour lasts about 3.5 hours and includes up to 12 beer samples across three breweries, plus a fresh-baked snack and bottled water.
Meet at the Peabody Hotel entrance (149 Union Ave) by Union and 2nd; round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned van is included.
The tour is generally suitable for those who can transfer into a van and navigate short walks and steps; contact the operator in advance for specific accessibility needs.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable per the operator’s policy.
Memphis breweries often occupy rehabilitated industrial buildings; many founders intentionally preserved materials and community ties, linking brewing to the city’s manufacturing past and music-driven identity.
Local breweries emphasize waste reduction and community giving—look for reused materials, water-saving practices, and partnerships with local charities when touring.
City Brew Tours Memphis operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The tour begins at the Peabody Hotel entrance where the Flagon Wagon idles and the downtown air carries a faint hop-and-malt tang. You step into a compact, moving classroom of beer—window views of Union Avenue, the Mississippi bluff daring you across the river, and a guide whose cadence mixes beer lore with city stories.
The tour begins at the Peabody Hotel entrance where the Flagon Wagon idles and the downtown air carries a faint hop-and-malt tang. You step into a compact, moving classroom of beer—window views of Union Avenue, the Mississippi bluff daring you across the river, and a guide whose cadence mixes beer lore with city stories.
Memphis’s craft scene grew from repurposed industry and a stubborn civic pride. Grind City sits on a bluff in an old veneer factory and reuses scrap wood for its bar; Crosstown occupies the renovated 1927 Sears building next to the Crosstown Concourse; Wiseacre is a hometown experiment turned regional staple. The beer reflects that history: recipes tuned to community benefit and breweries that double as neighborhood anchors, partnering with charities like St. Jude and local food projects.
Expect three brewery stops over about 3.5 hours with up to a dozen tastings, a warm snack, and round-trip transport in an air-conditioned van. The guide explains brewing basics—mash, lautering, fermentation—and points out local ingredients and sustainability efforts. Conversations move from flavor notes to the logistics of running a small brewery.
Practicalities: bring a government ID (21+), wear comfortable shoes for short hops between sites, and plan on light walking and standing. Hydrate between pours; the tour provides bottled water. Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in at the Peabody entrance; gratuity for the guide and brewery staff is customary. If you want quieter tastings, book earlier in the afternoon—weekend slots fill fast.