Welcome to the Motor City’s happiest hoppiest brewery tour!

Grab a couple pints with us!

Join The Detroit Bus Company on The Brewery Hop! Step inside historic breweries, where you’ll learn about traditional brewing methods, sample a variety of signature beers, and savor the taste of Detroit craftsmanship. For the true enthusiasts, you’ll have the opportunity to meet seasoned brewers and discover the stories behind each brewery’s success.

Amber (ale) is the color of our energy.

Brewing beer is a part of Detroit’s long history with cultivation and agriculture. Did you know brewing of ale and beer in Detroit started in the 1830’s? While Stroh’s ended large-scale operations in Detroit in 1985, independent breweries have been a long-standing tradition in the Motor City. Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or simply curious about Detroit’s craft beer scene, The Brewery Hop is sure to leave you with plenty to share the next time you’re clinking a glass with friends. Cheers!

The Details

Schedule
This tour runs most Saturdays. The tour is approximately three hours long. Book your tickets using the fancy booking link near the top of the page.

Pickup
This tour boards both at 1:15PM at Urbanrest Brewery, Ferndale, and then at 1:50pm at Checker Bar, Detroit.

Refund Policy
We’ll gladly refund your tickets in full 14 days prior to the day of the event. After that, there’s no refunds. Sorry to be so mean about it.

FAQ’s

What happens if I miss the bus? Will the bus wait for me if I’m late?

We can’t hold the bus for you if you’re late. Sorry to be so mean about that. There’s a schedule to keep and we want everyone to have a good time.

Can I drink on the bus?

Yes, but with great power comes great responsibility. What we mean is take it easy and don’t wear the proverbial lampshade. This is a 21+ tour only. You’re on a starting and stopping bus. No, you can’t pee on the curb. Also, please only bring things with lids; no open cups. Small coolers only, since the big ones are a safety hazard. And it’s just plain illegal to take any open container on or off the bus. Drink on the bus? Sure. At the bar? Absolutely. But no drinks in the no-man’s-land in between the two. It’s the law, dude.

What about food?

We are hitting some bars that don’t have a whole lot of food options. We recommend, then, that you fuel up ahead of time and/or bring lots of snacks. Drinking and learning is hard work.

Do the breweries take credit cards?

Yes. Each of the breweries take credit cards. 

What if I can’t show up? Will my friend be able to go instead?

Totally. Just let us know ahead of time via [email protected] and we’ll update your tickets with the new name or send them with your printed tickets.

Will you be selling extra seats for the bus?

Nope. Sorry. All passes gotta be bought online. There’s a limited number of seats and we want you to have plenty of room – no roof riders no matter how badass that might sound.

What about weather SNAFUs?

We live in Michigan. Sometimes Mother Nature likes to throw us a curveball. We keep safety as our highest priority. In case of gnarly weather, you’ll receive an email the day of the event with a raincheck/snowcheck date. If you cannot make the rescheduled date, you’ll get a voucher good for a future tour with us.