I surprised the Mrs. with this tour as an Anniversary gift. She wasn't enthused at first but my…read morerationale was for us to do something different as we both enjoy beer. However, our beer knowledge is limited to Coors Light and Corona so this tour will give us an opportunity to learn more about this concoction. We didn't quite know what to expect on this tour as it was rainy and a bit cold (not bad for a late October day however). We met the group and our guide in front of Steamwhistle Brewery at 11am. Our guide Noah (AKA Chris) was there to greet us. Along with my wife and I, there were 7 other people that were there to be part of the tour. Noah introduced himself, took us inside and led us upstairs where he told us about the company and Oliver, a little bit of a beer history of Toronto and what we will be doing on this tour. BTW, as soon as you arrive upstairs, they provide you with a beer. This is a sign for things to come... A guide from Steamwhistle, Dan, came to tell us about the company and lead us to a tour of the facility. This took approximately 40 minutes and once we came back to the room upstairs, Noah had lunch prepared for us. Lunch consisted of charcuterie: Pretzels buns, assorted meats and cheeses. Let's just say nobody was disappointed as it was very good. Then, we left and hopped into a yellow school bus. This was going to be our mode of transportation for the rest of the tour. Our driver Clem (I believe that was his name) was awesome. Our next stop was Fort York. Noah took us to a little tour of the museum and explain to us the history of Toronto in the 1800's and its relation with beer. No beer tasting in this stop. Afterwards, we went to a driving tour of Corktown and its history. This particular section of the tour wasn't long for us but it depends on the Downtown traffic. It wasn't bad for us. Later, we were dropped off at the Distillery District. We went to Izumi or Ontario Spring Water Sake Company first to taste some Sake. A worker from Izumi, Godfrey, told us about the company and the process of making Sake. We got to sample 3 different types of Sake: Nama-Nama, Genshu and Teion Sakura. Our second stop within the Distillery was Mill St. pub. where Noah offered us the different types of beers that Mill St. offers and the how it differs from each other via process and taste. We had some pretzels bites for appetizers. Then we had some time to explore the Distillery before leaving for our last stop. The manufacturing facility is in Scarborough so therefore it is out of the way. We departed the Distillery for Amsterdam Brewery in Leaside. Here, as Noah warned us earlier, the beers come fast and hard. There's no tour of the facility because they only have it twice a day and it doesn't fit this tour. However, Noah led us with the sampling of around 7 (I believe) Amsterdam beers. The most interesting one was Fracture. My wife and I took part of the optional meal at the Granite Brewery in Yonge and Eglinton. A full meal with another sampling of 4 beers. Noah was a great guide. He was knowledgeable, funny and friendly. He made sure to keep our group relaxed and focused at the same time. He was also time conscious which is a must leading a tour group. He made sure that we were all enjoying the tour plus he was very quick to learn all of our names. This tour goes from 11am to 6pm so be prepared but they have staggered the stops at a perfect pace that you never feel like you are in a rush to get to another location. This tour is not cheap but it's worth it. You will sample more than enough beer and I don't think anyone from our group felt that they were not giving us enough beer at any time. Actually, most of us felt the opposite, that it was too much beer. You will be getting a history lesson about beer and its place in Toronto. Even though I gave 5 stars, they could improve the tour by offering more food along the stops and somehow including the tour of the Amsterdam brewery into the tour. We really don't do anything at Amsterdam besides just sit and drink the offered beers. Kudos to the Old Toronto Beer Tour Company and Noah for creating this wonderful tour and making my wife very happy! You saved me from having me sleep in the couch for a few days. Highly recommended.

We came to Toronto for my 33rd birthday. Steam whistle. Fort York. Some Saki (not for me but some…read morepeople in he group really enjoyed it) Mill St & Amsterdam brewery. Knowledgeable and fun this is a full day tour but we still very much enjoyed learning and drinking our way around Toronto. Oliver was a great guide.

I gotta say that it wasn't easy to spot this brewery. We had…read moreto call and ask to help us out to get to the location. This is a co-op type of brewery and from their own web site, this is how they describe themselves: "Our team has been working together for two years to bring this brewery to Kitchener. Each one of us brings a different perspective to this venture and a very unique set of skills formed by our diverse experiences. We have babysat for one another, met each others' parents, and celebrated each others' milestones, becoming much more than just colleagues in the process". Despite TWB doesn't serve the kind of beer I like because I found it to be too hoppy for me, my friend who like a much broader type of beers found this to be very, very good. Porbably one of the best top 3 experienced in the entire Waterloo/Kitchener area. So, since the standards my friend and I apply to the service and food industry are the same, I believe that the product TWB provides to its customers are of high standards. The brewery is small and very welcoming. We had the luck to meet with Shawn and Alex who introduced us to their product and the TWB phylosophy. They welcomed us with enthusiasm and promptly engaged in a conversation. You could tell they did not because they were trying to sell you something or because "we gotta do it because it's our job". They did it because that's what they like to do and because they believe in what they do. So, if you are in town, please, go and pay them a visit. It's worth your time. You might leave Kitchener with a couple of more friends on your address book. :) See you again soon.

My favourite place to grab a beer. The Porter is the best I've had in a while, and the beer…read moreselections are are pretty nice

a Graffiti tour downtown? heck yeah I'm in! got to take a 2…read morehour Graffiti tour on the queen west neighborhood, and it was outstanding. our guide went through the different portions of the neighborhood and even had us walk through a good section of the famous graffiti alley. the guide also spoke with great passion about the history of graffiti throughout the last couple of decades, what to look out for, and also showed us a really cool hidden wall where the bricks are deteriorating due to all of the graffiti removal over the decades, the brick is physically missing due to this. really a top notch tour. be sure if you go on one of this tours to give the guide a donation at the end, as this not expected, but it is the right thing to do. a great way to kill a couple of hours downtown! would do it again!

The tour was really interesting, with a lot of great history of Toronto. There were only 4 of us in…read morethe group, maybe because it was a Friday at 10 am in July. It was great to get to know everyone, including Sam! She was laid back but professional the whole time. We got Chinese bakery goods, coffee drinks and more pastries as part of the tour! We also got to take a break at the coffee shop, which was really nice and a good way to cool down and reapply sunscreen. I also appreciated the chance to grab a few souvenirs at the market and get photos taken by Sam. This was a really good value and the best deal I found for a Toronto food tour. I would definitely do an urban tour again!

I work for a creative agency out of Austin, TX that services high tech Fortune 50 clients. I…read moreneeded to source someone to help me with a virtual beer and cheese tasting event in Canada and finding someone to work with knowing very little about the lay of the land was a challenge. I'm so glad to have come across Rolling Hops! Garrett and team were an absolute delight to work with and I would highly recommend them to any agencies or corporations looking to do something fun for their clients or employees. Garrett took care of everything from top to bottom, start to finish. It was absolutely seamless and the client was thrilled. I hope to work with Rolling Hops again in the future!

From the owner: Rolling Hops Beer Tours are designed to provide our guests with more than just a beer tour, but…read morerather a one of a kind craft beer experience!

I grabbed a nice cold beer at St. Joseph Market (inside the Peddler's Village) and the enthusiastic…read morestaff greeted us warmly. TWB has a couple of locations across Kitchener/Waterloo. This location is just a small beer stall. It's the perfect way to wash down our fresh pretzel, a vendor right across from it. The staff gave us such an outstanding recommendation. Wobbly Wheel may be one of my fav beers I've tried! I wish they had it in Toronto. The only regret is not buying a stash for our trip home.

My wife booked this tour, and she hit out of the park. Dave was our tour guide and he was a total…read morerockstar. He even took us on a side tour of Niagara On The Lake..... Shhh, don't tell management. We had plenty of samples, and each location welcomed us. If you want a great afternoon of alcohol sampling and don't want to drive then book a tour.

If you want to blow the socks off your friends, family or significant other than book with these…read moreguys. Steve is absolutely amazing. He answered all of our questions. Went above and beyond to make this day special for my boyfriend and I. All the beers were great and so was the food. I would absolutely recommend booking with them!

It's raining here in Creemore Ontario. Can you believe rain in October? Lol…read more Wet on the outside and that means wet the inside. The service was excellent and by seeing the smiles of the brewery workers and staff all are happy and not just hoppy to work here. My flight consisted of the Lot 9 Pilsner 4.7 abv, Urbock Dark Lager 6.0 abv and the New England IPA 5.1 abv. My spouse had the Premium Lager, a 5.0 abv Bohemian Lager.

Located in the charming town of Creemore, about a 1.5-hour drive from Toronto, this cute brewery is…read morea great place for beer enthusiasts to stop by. All of their beers are brewed on-site, allowing visitors to enjoy the freshest brews available. The front area includes a bar with tasting options, and snacks available for purchase. For those looking to take home a souvenir, there's a variety of branded merchandise, and cases of beer available for sale. There also a free photobooth for guests to use. For an added touch of fun, they offer 45-minute tours of brewery that usually starts on the hour. There are three ticket options to choose from: - $15 - tour and one sample (original brew only) - $20 - tour and 4 samples - $25 - tour, 4 sample, and branded glass cup to take home. Those purchasing the 4 sample tickets will get to sample their original brew, and a choice of 3 others from 5 of their seasonal brews. The samples are 5 oz each. The interior is clean, well-decorated with ample seating indoor and outdoor, and has two single bathrooms for convenience. The staff here were all very warm and welcoming. However, the establishment is not wheelchair accessible. Overall, it's a fantastic spot to savor some beer and soak in a pleasant atmosphere.

Visited Adamo Estate Winery in Mono. The space is warm and welcoming, and it felt relaxed without…read morebeing too quiet. Excuse the half-eaten pasta photo, I didn't wait long before digging in. The pasta was fresh and cooked perfectly. Not too soft and not too firm. Simple, well balanced, and easily one of the best dishes of the visit. I would absolutely order it again. The charcuterie board stood out for its variety of unique cheeses. Wines were smooth and easy to drink. I also tried a cappuccino from the café menu and it was rich and comforting. They offer outdoor globe dining on weekends, which is a nice option if you're looking for something a bit different. I'd come back again, especially in the summer when the vineyard views are in full swing.

We were staying in the Caledon area and decided to check out a local vineyard since we had time. I…read morepicked Adamo since they allowed walk in and didn't know exactly what time we could get here. There's a nice seating area near the vineyards outside. We ordered a bottle of their estate Pinot Noir. I'm not a wine connoisseur by any means but it was pretty good. The prices were pretty marked up though. I think I would check out other vineyards first.