Join the Stouts & Sours Tour in Fort Collins for a 3-hour private brewery experience exploring top local craft beers. Taste unique stouts and sours, visit iconic breweries, and enjoy exclusive discounts on a fun and safe beer adventure.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as the tour involves minimal walking and transportation between stops.
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History
Fort Collins has a rich brewing tradition, dating back to its first breweries in the late 19th century, evolving into a modern craft beer hotspot.
Conservation
Many Fort Collins breweries, including those on this tour, emphasize sustainable practices such as water conservation and sourcing local ingredients.
Hop Cart
Join the Stouts & Sours Tour in Fort Collins for a 3-hour private brewery experience exploring top local craft beers. Taste unique stouts and sours, visit iconic breweries, and enjoy exclusive discounts on a fun and safe beer adventure.
Hop Cart is a Fort Collins-based tour operator that runs curated beverage tours across the city’s craft beer and distillery scene. The company offers six signature experiences: New School Tour, Stouts & Sours Tour, Distilleries Tour, Classic Tour, Members Only Private Tours, and the Rams Route gameday tour. Each itinerary visits notable local producers, including New Belgium, Odell, Funkwerks, Horse & Dragon, Timnath Beerwerks, Old Elk, CopperMuse, Stodgy, Salt Road, and Gilded Goat. Many public tours run approximately three hours and include guided stops, organized tastings, and access to exclusive discounts at participating locations. Alcohol-serving tours require guests to be 21 years or older. The Distilleries Tour focuses on handcrafted spirits such as whiskey, vodka, gin, and rum, while the Stouts & Sours Tour highlights rich stouts and funky sour beers. The Rams Route pairs brewery stops with a Canvas Stadium drop-off for Colorado State Rams home games, offering a gameday-friendly schedule. Members Only Private Tours provide customizable, private-group options that center on Fort Collins’ brewing legacy and local favorites. Hop Cart emphasizes local partnerships and curated routes to showcase both historic Old Town views and newer tasting rooms. Information about schedules, availability, pricing, and specific stop lists is provided on Hop Cart booking pages and event listings.
Reservations are available online, and group bookings can be arranged for private or members-only experiences by request directly.
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Heart of Northern Colorado breweries
Typical Duration
3 hours
Most tours run about three hours
Tours Offered
6 tour options
From classic to private and gameday
Age Requirement
21+
Alcohol-serving tours require adults only
Reserve a seat on a curated Hop Cart tour today — sample local craft beer and spirits, enjoy exclusive discounts, and arrive safely to game day or evening plans.
Bring Valid ID
This tour requires guests to be 21 or older, so don’t forget your government-issued ID.
Hydrate Between Tastings
Drink water frequently to stay refreshed and enjoy the flavors throughout the tour.
Comfortable Clothing Recommended
Wear casual, comfortable clothes suitable for light walking and time spent outdoors.
Plan a Safe Ride Home
Transportation is provided during the tour, but arrange your travel plans ahead for after the event.
Valid Photo ID
Required for alcohol tastings and age verification.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Necessary for navigating brewery grounds and short walks between stops.
Light Jacket or Sweater
Helpful during cooler fall evenings or indoor venues with variable temperatures.
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Sunscreen
Protect your skin during daytime outdoor portions of the tour.
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