Overview
Starting at the Brewing Heritage Trail Sign at Findlay Market, this brewing history and architecture tour walks the western portion of the Brewery District, marveling at the many remaining 19th and early 20th century structures and sharing stories of those who built or doomed these brewing empires during beer’s industrial revolution.
Tours include a visit into the subterranean lager cellars of the historic (non-operating) Jackson Brewery, as well as outdoor visitation to the Sohn/Mohawk Brewery, several Christian Moerlein sites, and the location of the Bellevue Incline.
The Jackson Brewery cellars were excavated from the hillside under the brewery, so we enter from street level and there are no stairs to climb going in or out, making these cellars very accessible and the total walking distance of this tour is less than a mile.
At the tour conclusion, we stop in at a neighborhood taproom for a pint of local beer, included with each ticket, but soft drinks are also available.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Visit into a historic pre-Prohibition brewery lagering cellar.
Discount on merchandise in the Brewing Heritage Trail store.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
This tour begins from Findlay Market at the Brewing Heritage Trail "Hop On" Sign, located on the east side of the market, where West Elder Street meets Race Street. The starting location is also near the Race Street Station Bar at Findlay Market.
End point
Depending on the day of the week and time of the tour, this tour ends at one of three nearby taprooms for a round of pints: Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, Rhinegeist, or the Knox Joseph OTR Stillhouse.
Good to know
This tour begins from Findlay Market at the Brewing Heritage Trail "Hop On" Sign (101 West Elder St.), located on the east side of the market, where West Elder Street meets Race Street. The starting location is also near the Race Street Station Bar at Findlay Market.
Your tour guide will be at the trail sign approximately 15 minutes before the tour is scheduled to begin, in order to check in guests and make sure everyone has filled out their liability waivers. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time and allow for traffic and parking, as the guide will not be able to wait for late arrivals.
If you'd like to get the most out of your tour experience, download the new Brewing History Trail app! It's FREE and contains lots of great local brewing history information, as well as historical and contemporary images to enhance your tour experience!
In the App Store for Apple Devices: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brewing-heritage-trail/id6477798650
At Google Play for Android Devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app3457&pli=1
What to expect
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Over-The-Rhine
2 hours
Walk along the Brewing Heritage Trail past historic breweries, including a visit into one of the pre-Prohibition breweries' underground lagering cellars.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Built on Beer Tour
Can I cancel Built on Beer Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
This tour begins from Findlay Market at the Brewing Heritage Trail "Hop On" Sign, located on the east side of the market, where West Elder Street meets Race Street.
What's included?
- Visit into a historic pre-Prohibition brewery lagering cellar.
- Discount on merchandise in the Brewing Heritage Trail store.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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