WHAT IS THE BREWING HERITAGE TRAIL?

Authentic. Fun. Immersive.

The Brewing Heritage Trail is a walking trail and series of guided tours that celebrates Cincinnati’s brewing heritage. Our history is shared with embedded trail markers, signage with photos and stories, public art, a free smartphone app, and guided tours all to tell the story of Cincinnati and America through the lens of BEER.

GUIDED TOURS

Let us show you our history, above and below ground

CELLARMEN'S TOUR
90 Minute Walking Tour

Starting at the Moerlein Malthouse Tap Room, we share the stories of the men who built and worked in 19th century breweries, exploring dangerous working conditions, grueling hours, and the growing divide between the workers who made the beer and the “Beer Barons” who built fortunes by producing America’s best brews. Tours include a visit deep into the subterranean lagering cellars and tunnels of the historic Schmidt Brothers / Crown Brewery.

GILDED BREW TOUR
90 Minute Walking Tour

Starting at the Moerlein Malthouse Tap Room, we witness the evolution of the brewing industry through the size, complexity, & architectural grandeur of our historic breweries. Along the way we share the stories of those who built or doomed these brewing empires during beer’s industrial revolution. Tours include a visit into the vast subterranean lagering cellars of the historic Jackson Brewery.

BRUNCH, BEER, & BREWERIES
​3 Hour Walking & Streetcar Tour

Starting at the Moerlein Malthouse Tap Room, we hop on the streetcar to the Moerlein Lager House. With our first beer tasting, we take a behind-the-scenes tour of the brewpub and the rich history showcased there. After brunch, we head back to the Brewery District on the streetcar, learning about our grand brewing heritage. Back at the Moerlein Brewery, we grab our next round of beer tastings for a tour of the operating brewery and historic malt cellars. Tour includes 6-8 beer samples and brunch.

HERITAGE & HOPS TOUR
​​3 Hour Walking & Streetcar Tour

This collaboration tour with Cincy Brew Bus spans two centuries of Cincinnati beer. Starting at the Moerlein Brewery & Malthouse Tap Room visitors will walk along the Trail and visit into the historic Jackson Brewery lagering cellars and learn about what made those breweries such an important part of our heritage. The tour continues on the Cincy Brew Bus with visits to 3 local craft breweries with a behind the scenes tour and 16-20 ounces of fresh, locally made beer.

PRIVATE & GROUP TOURS
Available all year

Private tours can be arranged for your special event, work outing, or just to create a custom experience. Begin by filling out the form HERE or contacting us at tours@brewingheritagetrail.org.

GIFT CARDS
Great gift idea, never expire!

Purchase a gift card and pick from any of our tours and select merchandise (in store only)! Great for gifts for your friends and family who love beer and history. Gift cards not valid for "Heritage & Hops" tours.

SELF-GUIDED TOURS

Follow the Trail and explore our brewing heritage

Hop on the Trail at one of the start locations, and follow the bronze medallions in the sidewalks around the neighborhood.