PORTLAND BREWERY FIELD GUIDE
Two-and-a-Half Hours of Hops and Harbor: Portland's Original Beer Bus Tour
A 2.5-hour, 21-and-over guided brewery bus that departs from the Portland Beer Hub and delivers sampled pours and light snacks across Portland’s celebrated craft-brewing scene.
Two-and-a-Half Hours of Hops and Harbor: Portland's Original Beer Bus Tour.
Embark on a 2.5-hour craft-beer excursion through Portland’s active brewing scene. Onboard expert guides steer a small bus between neighborhood breweries—sampling unique brews from partners such as Belleflower and Goodfire—while light snacks are served on the vehicle. The tour begins at the Portland Beer Hub, where staff check guests in and set the tone for a focused tasting experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A roster of local names—Belleflower, Goodfire and more
The route visits several of Portland’s noted breweries. Expect tastings drawn from partners on the tour roster, including Belleflower and Goodfire, plus a stop at the Portland Beer Hub.
Guided samples at each stop
Craft-beer samples are provided at each stop as part of the itinerary; the experience is organized and led by guides who present the tastings on the bus and at participating breweries.
Old Port launch from the Portland Beer Hub
The tour meets inside the Portland Beer Hub in downtown Portland and departs from that retail storefront; guests are asked to arrive early to check in so the bus can leave on schedule.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
This is a compact, social tasting loop: you assemble at the Portland Beer Hub, board the bus, and move between brewery stops where curated samples are served. Between venues the guide frames each pour while light snacks are provided on the bus, keeping the focus on sampling rather than a long walking crawl.
THE BREWERS
A roster of local names—Belleflower, Goodfire and more
The route visits several of Portland’s noted breweries. Expect tastings drawn from partners on the tour roster, including Belleflower and Goodfire, plus a stop at the Portland Beer Hub.
THE TASTING
Guided samples at each stop
Craft-beer samples are provided at each stop as part of the itinerary; the experience is organized and led by guides who present the tastings on the bus and at participating breweries.
THE DEPARTURE
Old Port launch from the Portland Beer Hub
The tour meets inside the Portland Beer Hub in downtown Portland and departs from that retail storefront; guests are asked to arrive early to check in so the bus can leave on schedule.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Meet inside the Portland Beer Hub at 320 Fore St in downtown Portland. Plan to arrive about 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to check in with tour staff inside the store.
Craft-beer samples are provided at each stop and a light snack is served on the bus as part of the tour.
The full experience runs approximately 2.5 hours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
You meet your guide inside the Portland Beer Hub retail store at 320 Fore St, Portland, ME.
Are tastings included?
Yes—samples of craft beer are provided at each stop and are included in the tour price.
Is food provided?
A light snack is provided on the bus during the tour.
Are the listed breweries guaranteed?
Tour venues and details may change without notice; stops are subject to substitution as necessary.