SAINT JOHN GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Inside Moosehead: A One‑Hour Walk Through 155 Years of Brewing in Saint John
A concise, guided 60‑minute tour of Moosehead Breweries that covers the brewhouse, packaging, and beer tastings—this guide helps you plan arrival, footwear, and age requirements.
Inside Moosehead: A One‑Hour Walk Through 155 Years of Brewing in Saint John.
Discover the layered history and working machinery of Moosehead Breweries in Saint John on a focused one‑hour tour. Over the course of sixty minutes you move through a living industrial site—learning how six generations of the Oland family and 155 years of setbacks and reinvention created Canada’s oldest independent brewery while sampling award‑winning beers and watching beer made and packaged today.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
155 Years of Resilience
Moosehead’s story is a throughline of endurance: six family generations, brewery fires, the Halifax Explosion, prohibition and two World Wars have shaped the company now celebrated as Canada’s oldest independent brewery.
A Working Brewhouse and Packaging Line
The tour moves through active production areas so you can see how art and science converge—visiting the brewhouse and the packaging operation where the beer that made Moosehead famous is brewed and prepared for market.
Sample Award‑Winning Beers
Tastings are built into the visit: during the 60‑minute tour guests sample a variety of Moosehead’s beers to get a direct sense of the brewery’s craft and tradition.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
A guided, one‑hour loop through history and production: expect an orientation to the company’s past, a walkthrough of the brewhouse and packaging operation, and a seated tasting of several beers. The pace is classroom‑meets‑factory—informative narration with periodic pauses to observe operations and taste product.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All guests must wear closed‑toe, flat shoes—no sandals or heels.
Closed‑toe, flat shoes are required for safety while moving through production areas.
Dress for a working industrial space: sturdy, flat footwear is mandatory to participate on the tour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The guided tour lasts one hour.
Are tastings included?
Yes—during the 60‑minute tour guests sample a variety of beers; tasting is available to guests who meet the legal drinking age.
What is the legal drinking age to participate in tastings?
Guests must be 19 or older and present a valid government‑issued ID to participate in tastings.
Can children join the tour?
Children aged 7–18 may tour if accompanied by an adult; children six years and under are not permitted on the tour.
Are pets or service animals allowed?
No—laws forbid all animals, including service animals, from entering the brewery and taproom.
Are there group size limits or special booking requirements?
Reservations are limited to groups of 15; payment is taken online at booking or by phone and guests should arrive 15 minutes early to sign a waiver.