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PUBLIC TOURS

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Top Breweries

Indianapolis, a burgeoning craft beer destination, offers an enticing adventure for beer enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike. For a truly exhilarating experience, why not embark on a public brewery tour? Top Shelf Tours, the premier provider of brewery tours in Indianapolis, invites you to immerse yourself in this dynamic scene. Taking a public brewery tour in Indianapolis with Top Shelf Tours is an absolute blast!

The heart of any brewery tour lies in the opportunity to savor a wide range of finely crafted beers. Indianapolis' breweries showcase a plethora of styles, flavors, and aromas that cater to every taste. On a public brewery tour, you'll be able to choose from a selection of these expertly brewed creations, gaining an appreciation for the artistry and creativity that goes into each pint. From crisp lagers to bold IPAs and rich stouts, prepare to embark on a sensory journey that will leave you with a newfound love for craft beer.

One of the most exciting aspects of a Top Shelf public brewery tour is the chance to meet fellow beer enthusiasts who share your passion. With Top Shelf Tours' public tours, you may rent any number of the seats on the bus, meaning you can be immersed in a diverse group of individuals. This opens the door to new friendships, engaging conversations, and the opportunity to swap beer recommendations. Embrace the camaraderie and revel in the shared experience of discovering unique breweries together.

Driver gratuity is not included. If you feel that your driver has served you well, please give a gratuity as the drivers do work for tips.

We reserve the right to enforce a minimum number of guests per bus rule of six people for the entire bus.

All cancellations or reschedules must be made 72 hours in advance of your scheduled tour. Please contact us at CustomerService@TopShelf.tours to do this. If you notify us with at least a 72 hour notice until the start of the tour, you can get either a full refund or move your tour to an alternate date. If you notify us within less than 72 hours, no refunds or rescheduling will be allowed. If you don't receive a confirmation email within a few minutes after booking, your email address was probably entered incorrectly. Please contact us to correct it.

 PUBLIC BREWERY TOURS

ONLY $55

PICK AND CHOOSE WHICH TOUR IS BEST FOR YOU

We’re going to spend between 40-45 minutes at each brewery so you won’t feel rushed at each stop. We want you to be able to sit back and enjoy your time at each location, then buy a pint of your favorites and refill your growlers while you’re there. This price is per person.

OUR PUBLIC TOURS

“CENTRAL” PUBLIC TOUR

Friday Evening: Saturday Afternoon:

St. Joseph

Metazoa

  • Leave Shallo’s in Greenwood at 5:30 pm or Sun King downtown at 6:00 pm

    St Joseph (6:10 – 6:55)

    Metazoa (7:05 – 7:50)

    Ash & Elm Cider (8:05 – 8:50)

    Arrive back at Sun King at approximately 9:00 pm or Shallo’s at approximately 9:30 pm

  • Leave Shallo’s in Greenwood at 11:30 am or Sun King downtown at 12:00 pm

    St Joseph (12:10 – 12:55)

    Metazoa (1:05 – 1:50)

    Ash & Elm Cider (2:05 – 2:50)

    Arrive back at Sun King at approximately 3:00 pm or Shallo’s at approximately 3:30 pm

“SOUTHEAST” PUBLIC TOUR

Friday Evening: Saturday Afternoon:

Garfield Brewery

Kismetic Brewing

Ash & Elm Cider

  • Leave Shallo’s in Greenwood at 5:30 pm or Sun King downtown at 6:00 pm

    Garfied (6:15 – 7:00)

    Kismetic (7:15 – 8:00)

    TBD (8:15 – 9:00)

    Arrive back at Sun King at approximately 9:15 pm or Shallo’s at approximately 9:45 pm

  • Leave Shallo’s in Greenwood at 11:30 am or Sun King downtown at 12:00 pm

    St Joseph (12:15 – 1:00)

    Metazoa (1:15 – 2:00)

    Ash & Elm Cider (2:15 – 3:00)

    Arrive back at Sun King at approximately 3:15 pm or Shallo’s at approximately 3:45 pm

“NORTH” PUBLIC TOUR

Friday Evening: Saturday Afternoon:

MashCraft

Brew Link

Centerpoint

  • Leave Shallo’s in Greenwood at 5:30 pm or Sun King downtown at 6:00 pm

    Mashcraft (6:15 – 7:00)

    Brew Link (7:15 – 8:00)

    Centerpoint (8:15 – 9:00)

    Arrive back at Sun King at approximately 9:15 pm or Shallo’s at approximately 9:45 pm

  • Leave Shallo’s in Greenwood at 11:30 am or Sun King downtown at 12:00 pm

    St Joseph (12:15 – 1:00)

    Metazoa (1:15 – 2:00)

    Ash & Elm Cider (2:15 – 3:00)

    Arrive back at Sun King at approximately 3:00 pm or Shallo’s at approximately 3:30 pm

“SOUTH” PUBLIC TOUR

Friday Evening: Saturday Afternoon:

Chilly Water

Fountain Square

Upland FSQ

  • Leave Shallo’s in Greenwood at 5:30 pm or Sun King downtown at 6:00 pm

    Chilly Water (6:10 – 6:55)

    Fountain Square Brewery (7:05 – 7:50)

    Upland FSQ (8:05 – 8:50)

    Arrive back at Sun King at approximately 9:00 pm or Shallo’s at approximately 9:30 pm

  • Leave Shallo’s in Greenwood at 11:30 am or Sun King downtown at 12:00 pm

    Chilly Water (12:15 – 1:00)

    Fountain Square Brewery (1:10 – 1:55)

    Upland FSQ (2:05 – 2:50)

    Arrive back at Sun King at approximately 3:00 pm or Shallo’s at approximately 3:30 pm

“WEST” PUBLIC TOUR

Friday Evening: Saturday Afternoon:

Big Woods

Daredevil Speedway

Guggman Haus

  • Leave Shallo’s in Greenwood at 5:30 pm or Sun King downtown at 6:00 pm

    Big Woods Speedway (6:20 – 7:05)

    Daredevil (7:15 – 7:55)

    Guggman Haus (8:05 – 8:50)

    Arrive back at Sun King at approximately 9:10 pm or Shallo’s at approximately 9:40 pm

  • Leave Shallo’s in Greenwood at 11:30 am or Sun King downtown at 12:00 pm

    St Joseph (12:20 – 12:05)

    Metazoa (1:10 – 1:55)

    Ash & Elm Cider (2:05 – 2:50)

    Arrive back at Sun King at approximately 3:10 pm or Shallo’s at approximately 3:40 pm

“NORTHEAST” PUBLIC TOUR

Friday Evening: Saturday Afternoon:

Bier Brewery

Liter House

Upland College

  • Leave Shallo’s in Greenwood at 5:30 pm or Sun King downtown at 6:00 pm

    Bier Brewery (6:25 – 7:10)

    Liter House (7:25 – 8:10)

    Upland on College (8:15 – 9:00)

    Arrive back at Sun King at approximately 9:20 pm or Shallo’s at approximately 9:50 pm

  • Leave Shallo’s in Greenwood at 11:30 am or Sun King downtown at 12:00 pm

    Bier Brewery (12:25 – 1:10)

    Liter House (1:25 – 2:10)

    Upland on College (2:15 – 3:00)

    Arrive back at Sun King at approximately 3:20 pm or Shallo’s at approximately 3:50 pm

Each brewery makes their own decision on whether they give samples and how many samples to give each person. We are not affiliated with the breweries, and cannot promise what they will give anyone. However, when the craft brewery scene was first starting in Indianapolis, breweries were a lot freer with samples than they are now for some reason. You can always ask the bartenders if you can try any beers that they are selling, as they do want you to buy a pint or a growler.

Also, please note that the “tour” aspect of the brewery tour is that we’re going to different breweries in the area, and not necessarily a tour of each brewery’s back room. We try to make your time on the bus as fun as possible and to give you a memorable experience while you’re with us!

OTHER PUBLIC BREWERY TOUR TIMES COMING SOON!

Looking for our Private Custom Brewery Tours?

While public brewery tours follow a pre-determined itinerary, Top Shelf Tours also offers custom brewery tours for those seeking a more personalized adventure. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, organizing a corporate event, or simply desiring a tailored experience, a custom tour allows you to create your own itinerary. Rent the entire bus for you and your friends to craft your ideal brewery tour. Select the breweries you wish to visit, ensuring an unforgettable experience that perfectly suits your preferences. Click the button to go to our Custom Brewery Tour page.

 

Brewery Tour Helpful Information

We’re going to spend between 40-45 minutes at each brewery so you won’t feel rushed at each stop. We want you to be able to sit back and enjoy your time at each location, then buy a pint of your favorites and refill your growlers while you’re there.

Our southside pick up spot is Shallos Restaurant in Greenwood, and our downtown pick up spot is Sun King Brewery on College Avenue. If you have a large group and are close to one of these points, please contact us about an alternate pickup point. We may need to make substitutions on the order of the stops or the stops themselves due to various circumstances.

We do need to have at least six people signed up on a tour to make them fun, worthwhile, and viable.

Also, please remember that the goal is to have fun, but we can’t have people get too drunk. That makes our brewery partners upset and they might not welcome us back. Therefore, on these tours, we ask that the only alcohol consumed is the beer sold at the breweries that we go to.

NOTES:
Each brewery makes their own decision on whether they give samples and how many samples to give each person. We are not affiliated with the breweries, and cannot promise what they will give anyone. However, when the craft brewery scene was first starting in Indianapolis, breweries were a lot freer with samples than they are now for some reason. You can always ask the bartenders if you can try any beers that they are selling, as they do want you to buy a pint or a growler.


Also, please note that the “tour” aspect of the brewery tour is that we’re going to different breweries in the area, and not necessarily a tour of each brewery’s back room. We try to make your time on the bus as fun as possible and to give you a memorable experience while you’re with us!

Some stops may need to be substituted for various reasons.

Further Questions on our Brewery Tours?