April 3, 2015
Raise Your Glass: Anheuser-Busch Opens Tour Center at Houston Brewery with Three Unique Beer Experiences
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Starting April 10, Houston beer lovers will have a new reason to raise a glass: the new Tour Center at the Anheuser-Busch Houston Brewery is opening its doors to give guests a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into brewing some of America's favorite beers.
“The Anheuser-Busch Houston brewery has proudly been part of the Houston brewing community for nearly 50 years,” said Aaron West, tour center manager, Anheuser-Busch Houston brewery. “With Houston's expanding beer scene, it's the perfect time to invite visitors to the brewery to learn more about the care and passion we put into every beer we brew.”
Tour Center visitors can participate in a variety of tours and beer-appreciation experiences, including:
- The Day Fresh Tour
The Day Fresh tour offers guests an in-depth look at how some of America's favorite beers are crafted with the finest ingredients, by following the steps of the entire brewing process in 60 minutes. The tour is $10 for those ages 21 and older, $4 for ages 4-20, and is free for children under 4. Guests can enjoy two samples on this tour, one at the Finishing Cellar and another in the Tasting Room.
- Beermaster Tour
Guests interested in learning even more about the art of brewing can join the Beermaster Tour, which provides a VIP behind-the-scenes look at the brewing of Budweiser. On the two-hour tour, guests will get the unique opportunity to experience the brewing process step-by-step and sample beer directly from the Finishing Tank. Upon completion of the tour, guests 21 and older can sample a flight of quality Anheuser-Busch beers in the Tasting Room. Reservations are required. The Beermaster Tour is $25 for visitors ages 21 and older and $10 for visitors ages 13-20. The tour is not open to children under 13. To commemorate the experience, a variety of special gifts will be provided to each guest.
- Beer School
The 30-minute Tasting Experience introduces guests to a variety of beer styles, ingredients, proper pouring techniques and food-pairing suggestions. This program is limited to guests 21 years of age or older. The cost is $10 per person, which includes the experience and gifts for the beer connoisseur.
Located at 775 Gellhorn Drive in Houston, TX, the brewery offers free parking to visitors. Tours will be held daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults 21 and older who visit the Tour Center can enjoy one complimentary sample in signature glassware at no cost. In addition to the tours and tastings, the Tour Center will also be available to host special events for private groups.
For hours, more information or to schedule a visit to the Houston Tour Center, please visit facebook.com/HomeofBud.
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