Saint Arnold Brewery Tour

Calling this a Brewery Tour is probably a little inaccurate. The entire tour takes place in a big room in a warehouse where the ‘tourists’ sit at picnic tables or stand while a man on a forklift gives an approximately thirty minute description of . . . Well, we aren't quite sure. You can’t really hear the tour guide over the din of the thirsty crowd which, let's be honest, doesn't care what he is saying anyway. The whole exercise is basically an excuse to hang out in the brewery and drink beer. For $5.00 you get a 10 oz tasting glass and 4 drink tokens to exchange for beers. You can upgrade to a larger mug for a small fee, or bring St. Arnolds six pack boxes to exchange for glassware. Whichever you choose, you get to keep the glass as a souvenir.

We were somewhat disappointed by the beer selection the last time we went. They were out of most of their specialty beers, leaving us to choose from the ones available at any grocery store. The room was already packed 20 minutes beforehand, so we suggest arriving really early to get a table or just bringing folding chairs if you don’t want to worry about finding a seat.

Our first tour was on a hot Saturday in early August. The warehouse has little airflow and no A/C, so our return trip on a mild day in late October was much more enjoyable.

You will definitely want to bring snacks and water. They also provide rootbeer for the designated driver. Tours run from 1 – 3 on Saturdays - no reservation is required. You can find driving directions here: http://www.saintarnold.com/contact/Map_big.jpg.

The cost is $5 per person.

He says: It was an enjoyable way to spend a Saturday afternoon, provided she's a beer drinker.


She says: Good beer in a fun setting. Best saved for nice weather.