Beer Tours in North West England,
Shropshire and North Wales

Beer Tours (UK) will take you on a fascinating journey of discovery among Britain’s thriving army of small and independent brewers.

The country boasts several hundred micro brewers of splendid cask-conditioned ales. Many are hidden away in historic towns, bustling cities and the beautiful countryside. Beer Tours (UK) will reveal these beery delights to ale enthusiasts from home and abroad.

Our knowledge was gained the hard way - drinking terrific beer. We know the brewers, we know the pubs. We know the beers.

Our inaugural tours will be focussed on the North West of England, North Wales and the Midlands, with historic Roman Chester at the heart. This beautiful Cathedral city has easy access from all major UK towns and cities and is less than three hours by rail from London.

With a hugely varied itinerary, we will travel to breweries in the vibrant northern cities of Manchester and Liverpool – home to Cains Brewery and City of Culture 2008- and venture into the wild mountain scenery of North Wales and the Peak District. Tours in other regions are now being planned for 2009.

Along the way we will reveal the hidden gems of Britain’s wonderful and unique pub heritage -from characteristic city centre ‘boozers’ to delightfully unchanged country pubs or grand historic inns. You will stay in quality accommodation. Crucial to the itinerary will be the quality of the beer and food.

OK so far? But there’s more. If requested- and you have the energy- we can organise other activities; from golf on championship courses, fishing and walking in peaceful countryside to scenic steam train trips or simply classy city centre shopping! All tour itineraries can be adapted to the requests of organised groups.

Tours will be led by beer writer and brewing media consultant Steve Hobman, who is a member of the British Guild of Beer Writers and co-editor of the New Imbiber magazine