Budweiser Brewery Tours

We went on Friday afternoon
Parking: There’s separate visitor parking (right side when you enter).
Tour: At every hour (11,12,1…), so reach accordingly. We were 7 ppl on tour.
1. We went to taping room where we got one beer of our choice and another small cup of different flavor. Tour guide briefly told us about the history of company followed by two short movies. As we can not take beer glasses with the tour, finish the beer before movie ends :)
2. Next we went to storage facility (58 degree) with huge cans of beers. This was the interesting & photogenic part of tour.
3. Next was bottle filling assembly line, but it was from a distance and with a glass window, so it wasn’t super clear.
4. Tour ended in a bar with one more beer of your choice and free souvenir glasses!
One complain I have is, tour lacked in content. Except storage facility & bottle assembly from a distance, there wasn’t anything else of a factory we get to see (compare that to amazing self-​guided tour of neighbor Jelly belly where you get to see everything from raw material to packaging with all the machines, workers & assembly lines)
Still, 5 $ for glimpse of factory, free beers & glass, shouldn’t complain: P

DO NOT COME HERE WITH KIDS!!!
This tour has seen some better days… the passion and energy here has died!
They let kids join the tour but they still have to pay. I had no problem with that BUT they got nothing out of it. No free glass, nothing to drink to substitute for beer, and they ran out of peanuts, so they had nothing to eat either!!!
Sure…it was just $ 2 for them… but the packed nuts they did have was like $ 10 a bag… highway robbery!!!
Never again… not a good family experience whatsoever…
There were other kids on the tour too and I felt so bad for all of them… nothing to keep them busy or happy…

I love factory tours. Despite about ²⁄₃ of the brewery being shut down for remodeling, this was still super interesting. Definitely worth the time for folks who like to see how something is made. Due to the construction, they discounted the tour and we still got some fine samples and a sample glass for $ 3 each! They were very polite to their guests.
Very nice shop to buy gear in and a bar in the back. No problem to bring your under-​age companions.

Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly!
You start off with a full glass of beer, and then a slightly smaller one while watching a cheesy video summarizing the history of the company.
I loved seeing how large the tanks were, filled with beer! Our guide was able to answer all of our questions, and was very patient.
We finished the tour with another beer that was offered, plus 2 beer glasses to keep. This tour was completely worth the $ 5!
We may come back for the Brewmaster’s tour, which is a little more expensive and a longer tour. Tours are on the hour, sharp! This was a great tour after seeing the Jelly Belly Factory, located down the street! What a fun idea to do on a rainy, Saturday afternoon!

Went here for a class project (Operations class in my MBA program)
it was both fun and educational. you get to learn about some of the operations and history of Budweiser (fun fact they use wood chips in part of the brewing process, and not for flavor) its a whole science really .our guide Rebecca was amazing ! I had a really good time and I will come back soon.

I thought this was a great tour. The price is very reasonable, and I enjoyed the entire thing. As part of the tour, you get to sample a variety of different beers, which was great. You get to keep a small glass. It’s nothing special, however.
I thought our tour guides were very pleasant, and very helpful in answering all of our questions. There are also two short videos that you watch while you’re sampling the beer. The videos are Pleasant enough, but they really just tell you how great the company is.
One recommendation be sure to bring a jacket, because you’re going to be in a cold fermentation room for a little bit of time. That was the only part of the tour I did not like.

My boyfriend and I were the few of the unfortunate people who went on the tour when it wasn’t canning, but I still thought the tour was great and definitely worth the five bucks! The regular beer tours are hourly, so make sure to come at one of the times between 10AM-​4PM. We made the mistake of coming at 12:10, so we had to wait for about an hour, but no big deal.
So, the tour started off with a 10oz and a 6oz drink at the beginning of the tour, and we watched a couple of videos about how the beer is made. I thought it was educational, and I felt like I got to learn a lot about breweries and just the beer industry overall. Then, we had the opportunity to check out the factory itself. The factory wasn’t running, so it was a bit awkward to be there. After a quick forty five minute tour around the factory, we were back at the main area, and we got another drink with a free cool souvenir glass! Totally worth the $ 5.
Next time, I’m going to check out the Brewmaster Tour that is given at 10AM and 2PM that is $ 30. With this 1.5 hour tour, you get to see the brewhouse and actually taste the brew!
I got some tips from our tour guide to make sure that you are able to see the canning portion of the tour: About every two weekends, the factory is down for maintenance, so try to avoid weekends if you can. Try not to come on three day weekends either. Your best bet is on weekdays, and if you want to be extra sure, you can call the place to see if the factory is running or not!

Don’t understand the complaints about the $ 5. Charge. I’ve been to wine tasting rooms and beer tours (Red Hook) that also charge. It’s not just a tour but also tasting. Anywho, my husband and I enjoyed the tour. Our guide was very informative. We got to sample a few different beers and a lot of sodas. It was interesting to see the big vats and the assembly line. I don’t like to collect junk but, my hubby does and came home with a piece of beech wood.

Went to this brewery since my step dad loves Budlight. We all got the regular tour which is only $ 5!!! Not bad at all! Not only that, they give one 10oz and one 6oz drink at the beginning of the tour! Our tour guide, Joshua was pretty good! Very knowledgable about the history and everything. Tour was about 45mins-​1hr long, but didn’t feel like it. At the end of the tour, we got another drink w/​our souvenir glass!
Overall, for $ 5 (tour and 3 drinks) it was definitely worth it and not bad at all!!!
Must try for Budweiser, Stella, shock top lovers!!!

We took the Brewmaster Tour and had a great time. During the tour we had samples of Bud, Bud Light and Shocktop straight from the brew tanks. After the tour we had a flight of 4 different Bud beers I had
never tried before. I am not a Bud drinker but the tour was informative and I have a new respect for the brewing process. Rebecca, our tour guide, is the best Bud-​tender ever!

$ 5 for a tour is a good deal! The tour guide was very knowledgable. You get to watch a short video of the Budweiser history and have 2 drinks (in a small glass). I sampled Stella Apple Cider beer. That’s one of my faves aside from Bud Light. Then you walk around the facility where you see the beer tanks, bottling and packaging area. It’s pretty cool and educational. At the end of the tour, you get another drink. The only gripe I have about this place is that they don’t sell beer. They do have a souvenir store with a lot of nice things. I was looking forward to seeing some Clyesdale horses but I didn’t see any there. Budweiser factory is about 5 minutes from the famous Jelly Belly Factory. That means if you’re on a family vacation, it’s a win win situation for the children and the adults!!! Don’t forget to check to see the admission price for the Budweiser tour. Cheers!!!

You know, for a «big beer» tour, this one was pretty awesome. Maybe it’s because it was only my wife and I on the tour and had the tour to ourselves. Apparently coming on a weekday is good plan to achieve the same.
Phil, our tour guide, was one of the better tour guides I’ve had for a brewing tour. Super patient, even when I some more nerdy questions. Was able to talk pretty intelligibly on a wide range of topics about the brewery, process, technology, and different brands.
Would have loved to see the brewhouse, but apparently that is only for the more advanced tour that is only offered at 2pm. You get to see the fermentation room and bottling line on this tour. Tour is $ 5, but you get two 10oz samples of different beers, which also include brands from their parent company’s portfolio, such as Leffe from Belgium.

I never got a chance to experience the tour back when it was free, so I have nothing to compare it to. For five bucks, I feel like we had a nice time and got our monies worth!
For five bucks, we got into a small room, sampled two beers (got two 4 oz pours I think)…we got to pick one and then got schocktop as the second. I like shocktop so I was happy with that. The video is a little cheesey but if you’re interested in history, you learn a few fun facts.
The «tour» on this tour is just a couple places but it was still kind of cool! You see the ENORMOUS tanks they do their beechwood aging in. It was pretty crazy to be standing amongst billions of gallons of beer. We also saw a line of canning, and got to see the inner workings of the factory. Nerdy but not something you see everyday.
Ends in the taproom, and we got another small sample. You can also make your own flight for $ 7, which seems like a good deal. Since Aneheiser Busch got sold off to a larger company, they now have access to a ton of other labels, so the beers you could choose from to try were pretty varied. Great opportunity to sit back and have a few samples you might night normally see elsewhere!
I wouldn’t compare this to a microbrewery tour. For what it was, I definitely had a nice afternoon, learned a thing or two, and got my $ 5 worth in beer for sure. Our tour guides were really nice and engaging.
Planning on coming back for the brewmasters tour another time!

The best part of the tour was probably the giant Jenga set in the bar area. As for the tour itself, it wasn’t very exciting on a Sunday. Nothing was running. Here’s how the $ 5 tour broke down:
— The tour guide gives a presentation on the history and we watch a video in a room. You get a little beer and some pretzels.
— Walk the factory floor, go to a really cold room where they house the tanks of beer fermenting.
— Walk some more, not much to see on the walk when the factory isn’t canning. See pallets of new, empty beer cans.
— Go to the bar for a small tasting. Keep your souvenir glass.
IMO, if you’ve been to the Golden, CO tour of the Coors brewery, you’ll probably be disappointed in this one. That one is awesome, you get more beer, and it’s all free.

For last minute Sunday afternoon plans and a $ 5 tour, I wasn’t expecting much, Surprisingly, it was a pleasant experience and a good way to kill an hour.
The tour was about an hour long and it starts with a tasting of one of their signature beers. Let’s face it — this is Budweiser, a mass produced watered down beer, not a small batch craft brewery. Their beer is generic and drinkable, but not life changing. The video on the history of the brand and info on the Fairfield brewery were interesting. The walking portion of the tour took us around the factory floor and to the storage tanks.
I thought seeing the production lines and the brewery operations was interesting. Then again, I work in a production environment, so I’m always curious to peak into the inner workings of another industry. I find the glimpses of their safety metrics, key performance indicators, processes, and control systems informative.
Lastly, their tap room was a nice touch. There’s ample seating, a pool table, and shuffleboard! I was able to sample a craft beer brewed by one of their other breweries. It was full of blueberries and had a sweet zing to it. I could barely taste the alcohol, even though it was a 8% ABV. The rest of the beers can be found in your neighborhood gas station cooler.
All in all, not too shabby. Did I mention the tap room had a shuffleboard?

$ 5 for an hour tour that included a shot glass amount of beer with a small bag of pretzels. Walking around the small factory with dirty safety glasses after watching a video. Then to end it with another shot glass of another beer that one can keep.
The gift shops are very expensive items made in China.

BORING. I understand why they give you free beer before the tour starts. Thank GOD. Seriously, you don’t even get to see any of thing good on this tour. Most of the tour is historical facts about how Budweiser was made. You pretty much walk through a guided path with a tour guide that follows a strict script. My guy even had flash cards!
It would be nice to get exposed to the ingredients, brewing process, and testing. Most of the tour is how there beer is canned and packaged. Overall. there are better tours in the area. I went on this tour when it was free! Now they are charging for it?! I would skip this one, even if you are a big Budweiser fan.

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With the $ 5 regular tour, they bring you to a room with 2 televisions and when seated guess what they bring you? A nice 6oz chilled glass of Michelob Birchwood and Roldgold Pretzel. The infomercial is not only informative but pretty exciting or so the influence of alcohol made me think. After the video, they give you a pair of construction glasses which you keep on for the duration of the tour and later on show the fermentation containers as well as the distribution process.
At the end of the tour, you go to the bar area in which they give you another 6oz drink of your choice. I chose the Wild Berry-​like a Grape Smirnoff. How about that? 2 Drinks for $ 5. Wow
Now just when you thought it was over for me, I paid an extra $ 10 for the «Wild Grains» tasting (you can choose from a total of 4 categories) in which they reserve a seat with 4 bottles of beer, four 6oz cups and a few cups of ingredients including raw rice, hops and 3 types of barley as someone is explaining what everything does. That, on top of revealing more than I should have under influence of alcohol. ;-)
In the end, my mom and aunt had to carry me out and throw me into the car which I passed out for 2 hours. All in all, a must go to place… especially if you’re mom and aunt have to carry you out!!!

I’ve only been on a few tours of breweries, but this one was pretty lackluster.
It used to be free. No more. You used to get plenty of samples. No more.
They stopped bottling beer here a while back, so the first part of the factory floor you see is completely bare — except for the basketball hoops used by employees. You really don’t get to see much at all.
In addition, a lot of the tour, which lasts about 45 minutes in total, is marketing-​like videos. I could probably find them on Budweiser’s website or elsewhere.
At the end you’re plunked in their ‘bar’ area and given a voucher for one free sample, and it’s only half a glass, if that. The first sample is given at the beginning of the tour, and it was a new sweet margarita drink they’re advertising. So, you don’t really have much choice of what to sample unless you pay for it at the end of the tour anyway.
I’ve been to places much smaller where the tours are much more informative. Those places treat tours like an educational tool, as well as a good opportunity to turn you into a fan. I suppose Budweiser has outgrown reaching for those goals since I was not impressed at their attempt at either.

We came to the Budweiser factory during a very special month. All through January, they have the Budweiser Clydesdale horses visiting. These beautiful beasts were on display in front of the factory, and even more beautiful was the free cold beer on tap, located inside the wagon the horses were pulling. They were wonderful, and even though all they did were laps, it was still a sight to see.
Before you take the tour, you step into a giant gift shop that has everything from t-​shirts and caps to cooking sauces and stuffed animals. If I wasn’t a man on a budget I might of purchased one of every item they sold. Even things like bottle openers, which I have enough of, I found myself wanting to purchase theirs. I did settle on three magnets which came to just about $ 10.00. Connected to the gift shop is a small bar area which will come into play later.
The tour is only $ 5.00 which is definitely worth it. You are given a ticket which is good for two free (small) glasses of beer. Our tour guide was Josh, who was great. Very knowledgeable about the factory and the company in general. Also very good at talking quickly, but still keeping my interest. The first part of the tour consists of sitting in a room, listening to the history of the company and watching two videos, further explaining the history as well as their present course. After both videos you are given your first beer sample, which on that day was an apple ale.
On the day we went the factory was empty for cleaning and maintenance so we weren’t able to see it up and running. However the tour was no less entertaining and informative. The factory is huge, and the employee recreational area alone is enough to make anyone want to seek employment here. Even though the factory wasn’t running per se, it was fascinating to see all the equipment, hear how they work, and see massive amounts of empty beer cans just waiting to be filled. It sounds funny but it truly is a sight to see.
The tour lasted a total of about 45 minutes. Once it is over you are able to head back to the bar area I mentioned earlier for your second glass of beer. I was feeling adventurous and selected the shock top chocolate wheat beer. The beer tasted great and that added chocolate kick in the end was just perfect.
I was very happy with everything about the factory tour and it is definitely something to be tried. If you have anyone underage, they still get the tour. Instead of the free beer they get glasses of water but the learning experience is really what its all about.