Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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WhinyMcGee
New Hampshire46 contributions
Jan 2023
A great tour guide made this a fun and informative 90 minute tour through the brewery, where you get to see where and how everything comes together. Being able to sample some product straight from the vat was a nice bonus, and being able to relax in the Biergarten afterwards was a nice way to end the tour. If I had any advice, I'd say to pay attention to where you're walking, as some of the floor was wet (I did see one of the tour members slip on a puddle but was able to right themselves without injury) and make sure you have ear protection, as it gets very loud (my skull was reverberating the next day!) If you're interested in the brewing process, this is an excellent and enjoyable tour!
Written January 15, 2023
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Jodi B
Waterloo, IA69 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
We did the brewmaster tour- about 2 hours. Was a great inside look inside this huge production facility. Our tour consisted of a free hat, beer, a few samples of beer right from the tanks and and beer glass I would not take small children on this tour, just because of minimal bathroom availability and length of time. Would definitely recommend!
Written July 29, 2021
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Foodmomma3
New Philadelphia, OH134 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Took a $10 walking tour with my husband and adult son very informative, complimentary 2 samples, 2 regular size beers and a sealed beer to take home. Saw the beer bats, bottling area and learned some history. Very nice. Expensive gift shop but a lot of neat things and restaurant was decent
Written February 13, 2020
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RachelE2013
Merrimack, NH30 contributions
Feb 2023
Great experience!!! You are taken through the entire brewery. Monique is an amazing tour guide. Her smile and laugh are contagious! She's extremely knowledgeable an informative! This is great place to take your favorite beer lover. You get to sample freshly made Bud Light and when the tour ends you go into the lovely Biergarten (nice cozy warm fireplace crackling away) and you can sample any other Budweiser beverages. This is a great tour!
Written February 13, 2023
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cbrookrob
Corner Brook, Canada144 contributions
Did the beermaster tour on May 14 2010. Monique, our guide was great. The place was spotless inside and out (beautiful landscaping). Toured the entire production from beginning to end. Tasted unpastuerized beer right out of a huge vat. Bottling was in full operation that day, so that was quite the sight to see. Finished tour with a tasting and some free gifts (hat, glass & certificate) and got to keep our safety glasses and earplugs (the tour was quite noisy in places). Then spent time on our own visiting with the Clydedales. Tour took approx 2 hours and a fair bit of walking, but was quite interesting for anyone interested in the beermaking process. Would highly recommend it.
Written June 1, 2010
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Susan H
Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States71 contributions
Sep 2014 • Solo
The Budweiser Plant in Merrimack is one of their smallest facilities, so it's easy to see and enjoy.
There are free samples both before and after the tour. Soft drinks are available for children.
Visiting the world famous Clydesdales is always a treat as well.
There are free samples both before and after the tour. Soft drinks are available for children.
Visiting the world famous Clydesdales is always a treat as well.
Written February 19, 2015
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TravelingMan446
Ohio51 contributions
I'd say that 95% of the people taking a tour of any facility making alcoholic beverages are doing it to get the free samples. As a non-drinker, I was certainly in the minority on this tour (like maybe the ONLY person who didn't rush for the bar at the end!!!).
So, in a nutshell, you're going to get a perky college freshman girl who is going to give you a very well-polished speech while giving you a walking tour of the factory and you're going to get about 60 people who are trying to act interested in what she is saying but are mostly smacking their lips impatiently waiting for some free booze. I didn't pay precision attention but out of the one hour tour, I'd say 20 minutes was the factory, 20 minutes was a detailed description of the dozens of different beers perfectly lighted in display cases (known as a "20 minute sales pitch" to us cynics out there) and then 20 minutes was free samples.
For me, the non-drinker, though, it was fine because the last 40 minutes were while we were standing on a viewing platform for the bottling line. I got lucky enough to see them start up a production line so got to see the empty conveyors slowly filling up with brown bottles like an immense conga line threading its way through the factory. The Clydesdale stable is a nice bonus to the tour.
Bottom line is that I learned a lot about the brewing process, was impressed by the level of automation and really enjoyed seeing the bottling line. If you're a drinker, you can get all of that plus 2 free beverages. I got a bag of pretzels so I was happy! :-)
So, in a nutshell, you're going to get a perky college freshman girl who is going to give you a very well-polished speech while giving you a walking tour of the factory and you're going to get about 60 people who are trying to act interested in what she is saying but are mostly smacking their lips impatiently waiting for some free booze. I didn't pay precision attention but out of the one hour tour, I'd say 20 minutes was the factory, 20 minutes was a detailed description of the dozens of different beers perfectly lighted in display cases (known as a "20 minute sales pitch" to us cynics out there) and then 20 minutes was free samples.
For me, the non-drinker, though, it was fine because the last 40 minutes were while we were standing on a viewing platform for the bottling line. I got lucky enough to see them start up a production line so got to see the empty conveyors slowly filling up with brown bottles like an immense conga line threading its way through the factory. The Clydesdale stable is a nice bonus to the tour.
Bottom line is that I learned a lot about the brewing process, was impressed by the level of automation and really enjoyed seeing the bottling line. If you're a drinker, you can get all of that plus 2 free beverages. I got a bag of pretzels so I was happy! :-)
Written August 5, 2007
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hawkeyedjb
Phoenix,AZ26 contributions
Jul 2022
This Anheuser brewery no longer offers tours. The only visit opportunity is via 'special event.' Also, the Clydesdales are no longer at this location.
Written July 28, 2022
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Wendyg88
CT126 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
We have been on the free tour before, so this time we opted for the "Day Fresh" tour for $10 each. We had a quick tour of the facility and then stopped for a good sized sample of Bud Light directly from the tank. Freshest, coldest beer we've ever had. Then we had our two samples in the tasting room and got to see the bottles being run through the conveyor belts for bottling and packaging. Next we drove over to the barn where they house the Clydesdales. A very nice woman was giving one (Victor) a bath and when she was done she let us pet him. It was a terrific experience - highly recommend it!
Written May 30, 2016
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CathyBurnhamMartin
Columbus, NC115 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
If you like beer, this is a great tour. If you like horses, this is a not-to-be-missed adventure. The Anheuser Busch brewery tour takes about an hour. You’ll start in a pleasant waiting area just off the gift shop. For those “of age” you will get your first “taste” here, too. On our day it was “Shock Top.” The tour itself takes you through all stages of the brewing process from the giant train cars that unload daily to the bottling/canning operation. There are a few stairways, but they have elevators at every step of the way, making this a very handicap accessible tour.
Folks typically think of this as the Budweiser Brewery, but they are brewing lots of other beers, as well. In fact, at the end of the tour, you’ll end up in a large hospitality room. A menu lists a variety of brews and ciders, etc., from which tour goers can select two. You get two full-size portions, along with bagged pretzels to nibble. They also have a selection of family-friendly beverages, too.
The best part of the tour, in my opinion, is self-guided. Merrimack, NH is one of only three locations in the country where Anheuser Busch have teams of their famous Clydesdale horses. Though they tour 340 days a year, one full team of 8 is always “home,” so you can visit these enormous horses whenever you want. Plus, New Hampshire is the training location, so there are also pastures and corals behind the main stables, where you can see several pairs of young Clydesdales. You can stay as long as you want. Tours end at 4, but the stables stay open till 5.
At the far end of the stable building is a wonderful room with some of their oldest wagons, formerly used for delivering beer. In this room is a TV monitor that runs a delightful array of stories and videos, including all those classy Clydesdales television commercials.
All of this is for free. The only money to spend is $20 if you want the package of professional photographs that they offer. There’s no pressure. They literally take photographs of us tourists before we enter the plant to start the tour. They are really very good. Of course, you could spend money in the gift shop, where there are plenty of large and small items… my favorites there are the little stuffed Dalmations (to honor the dogs that ride with the Clydesdale hitch teams) and both a large and baby-sized Clydesdale. You’ll also find everything from specialty beers and clothing items to coolers and lots of jazzy souvenirs.
Folks typically think of this as the Budweiser Brewery, but they are brewing lots of other beers, as well. In fact, at the end of the tour, you’ll end up in a large hospitality room. A menu lists a variety of brews and ciders, etc., from which tour goers can select two. You get two full-size portions, along with bagged pretzels to nibble. They also have a selection of family-friendly beverages, too.
The best part of the tour, in my opinion, is self-guided. Merrimack, NH is one of only three locations in the country where Anheuser Busch have teams of their famous Clydesdale horses. Though they tour 340 days a year, one full team of 8 is always “home,” so you can visit these enormous horses whenever you want. Plus, New Hampshire is the training location, so there are also pastures and corals behind the main stables, where you can see several pairs of young Clydesdales. You can stay as long as you want. Tours end at 4, but the stables stay open till 5.
At the far end of the stable building is a wonderful room with some of their oldest wagons, formerly used for delivering beer. In this room is a TV monitor that runs a delightful array of stories and videos, including all those classy Clydesdales television commercials.
All of this is for free. The only money to spend is $20 if you want the package of professional photographs that they offer. There’s no pressure. They literally take photographs of us tourists before we enter the plant to start the tour. They are really very good. Of course, you could spend money in the gift shop, where there are plenty of large and small items… my favorites there are the little stuffed Dalmations (to honor the dogs that ride with the Clydesdale hitch teams) and both a large and baby-sized Clydesdale. You’ll also find everything from specialty beers and clothing items to coolers and lots of jazzy souvenirs.
Written December 3, 2014
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78traveler
NJ54 contributions
I understand that the brew tour is 21 and up (I actually remember doing this tour a kid- but that is OK) Anyway, if my husband takes the tour- what is there to do around the brewery area, etc with my kids as we wait? Thanks!
RachelE2013
Merrimack, NH30 contributions
Also, Wasserman Park - depending on the time of year. Swimming, Basket Ball hoops, hiking....
Are the Clydesdales still at Budweiser? I know the training left, but wondering if Merrimack was still their vacation place. I haven't been since 1998
Jeristead
Binghamton, NY7 contributions
Are the horses there to see?
NJTravler01
New Jersey93 contributions
Any information on re-opening dates for the summer of 2021. I went on their website and the link comes up with an error and I called the number on the website and when I hit 0 to be connected to a "tour lead" I get disconnected. Happened a few times. Anyway, I just want information! Any insight would be appreciated. thank you
Jean C
Loudon, NH8 contributions
Do you need a reservation in advance?
piperwings
florida80 contributions
we didn't have reservations and lucked out having just the 2 of us on our tour. reservations are recommended but as others have said, upon arrival go in the gift shop and check out the tour times. once you book, you have time to sit outside, get a snack, walk down to the stables to check out the horses until your tour starts. make sure to wear closed toe shoes and bring a sweater - parts of the tour are very warm and other parts are cold (we did the tour in the summer months). have fun!
Kathy J
Saratoga Springs, NY6 contributions
Any special events for May 2017?
Bob S
Hudson, NH36 contributions
Photos with the Clydesdales on May 6th (first Saturday of every month). However, a full listing for May hasn't been published. I'd suggest sometime in April that you google "Anheuser brewery Merrimack NH" and as you navigate their site, review their "Calendar of events" section to review upcoming events in May.
deenav
Bangor, ME144 contributions
Is the tour for family or something just 21 and older?
Jules S
Amherst, NH44 contributions
Tour is for everyone, though I would think it's more for an older crowd. That said, I took the brewmaster's tour. I've taken my 11 year old granddaughter there on an informal visit and it was great. Check if the web site says when they shower/ groom the Clydesdales.
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- Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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