CanBEERa Explorer
CAN you beer it? Yes you CANBEERA! A full Saturday inside Canberra's craft beer scene with the people who actually brew there.
What this tour actually is
CAN you beer it? Yes you CANBEERA!
Spend a day with one of our enthusiastic brewery tour guides as you uncover Canberra’s award-winning craft beer scene. We take care of all the details so you just need to bring your thirst — for drinks, food and knowledge.
We like to keep our tours small (eleven guests, max) so you can get to know the makers, see their production process, and ask any questions you’ve got. Four breweries, eighteen-plus tasting pours, one heritage pub lunch, and the people who actually brew the beer doing the talking.
A note on the lunch
We long-lunch at Old Canberra Inn — the oldest licensed pub in the ACT, built in 1857. The kitchen runs locally-sourced plates that pair with whatever’s on tap. It’s the part of the day that gets the most write-ups, every single Saturday.
Who shouldn’t book this
If you want a hop-on-hop-off coach with a megaphone, this isn’t it. Eleven guests, one guide, four brewers — small enough that everyone gets answered, social enough to keep the conversation going.
The day, beat by beat
- 11:00am Stop 01
BentSpoke Brewing Co · Braddon
Welcome pour and a walk through the brewhouse with one of our enthusiastic guides.
- 12:30pm Stop 02
Old Canberra Inn · Lyneham
Pub lunch in the city's oldest licensed venue, built 1857. Locally-sourced food, paired pours.
- 2:30pm Stop 03
Capital Brewing Co · Fyshwick
Behind the scenes with the team that took home GABS Champion Brewery.
- 4:00pm Stop 04
Zierholz Premium Brewery · Symonston
German-inspired brews from a third-generation brewer.
- 5:30pm Stop 05
The Durham Castle Arms · Kingston
A final round and a debrief before drop-off back at BentSpoke around 6:00pm.
What's included
- Behind-the-scenes tours at four breweries
- 18+ tasting pours of award-winning Canberra craft beer
- Pub lunch at Old Canberra Inn (built 1857)
- Air-conditioned coach between every venue
- Brewer-led floor access at every stop
Highlights
- Walk the brewhouse at BentSpoke and Capital Brewing Co
- Lunch in the oldest pub in Canberra
- German-inspired brews at Zierholz
- A final pint at The Durham Castle Arms
FAQ
Can you cater for non-drinkers and designated drivers?
Yes — same ticket price, with a curated soft drink, kombucha and 0% beer menu across the day. Just let us know at booking.
Will the itinerary always be the same?
Because our brewery tours are behind-the-scenes experiences, the order or venues may change to fit each brewery's operations. The format and number of stops won't.
What should I bring?
ID (18+ only), comfortable walking shoes, and your thirst — for drinks, food and knowledge. We take care of the rest.
Going for a longer trip?
Most guests pair a half-day with a full-day. Mid-week and Sunday tours are quieter and just as good.