Date:
September 18, 2024 – September 20, 2024
Location:
St. Augustine, FL, United States
Nearest Airport: UST, JAX or DAB
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Enjoy VIP Access and Exclusive Brewery Tours and Tastings:
Sip unique regional brews in some of the most unique and best beer-stocked pubs, enjoy long hours of sunshine- filled days and beautiful outdoor Florida seating while sipping our local brews. Check out the Local “Spirit” of St Augustine during our private Brewery Tours and Tastings.
Experience St. Augustine Like a Local:
Travel back in time in our nation’s oldest city during our private open air trolley tour of Historic Downtown. Stroll the cobbled streets and find the perfect souvenir in the unique shops and galleries along St. George Street. Sample some Spanish pastries or gourmet popsicles. Discover St. Augustine’s unique ambiance by taking in some live music and beer in some of the local pubs and capturing the gorgeous view at dusk or dawn of the imposing Castillo San Marcos along the waterfront.
Savor Gourmet Beer Paired Cuisine and Perfect Pairings:
Enjoy an exclusive beer paired dinner created especially for our group by one of Saint Augustine’s most talented chefs. Tempt your taste buds with the ultimate beer and chocolate pairing during our exclusive private tour of Whetstone Chocolate Factory. Experience for yourself why St. Augustine is a great place for beer and food lovers alike and why Bon Beer Voyage is a 2 time winner of the Food Trekking Awards from The World Food Travel Association.
Settle In to our Centrally Located, Comfy Accommodations:
This year we are staying in style at the awesome Renaissance hotel in downtown St. Augustine! We’ve included parking in your tour price so you can stay safely on foot or trolley and enjoy your beers and the weekend!
Be Our Guest:
Relax it’s your vacation! No driving! No figuring out what to do or how to get from one place to the next! The dates for this trip will be held during the week, Wednesday through Friday. For those who wish to extend their vacation with a pre hotel night or to extend their stay through the weekend, additional nights may be booked at our hotel based on availability. Just call us or send us an email asking about this special offer or if you need travel insurance quotes, or for any other assistance you may need. Get ready for the best beer safari ever!
Not ready to book just yet? Email us or call 1-888-U-Go-Beer with any questions you have!
This is the 2024 Itinerary to give you an idea on how the tour runs, 2025 could be similar or slightly different, you’ll have to wait until it is officially released to find out!
To commence our beer safari, we will gather in the hotel
lobby to meet your tour director, beer guide and fellow beer voyagers for a welcome beer.
Then we will enjoy a stroll along the charming historic streets to Dog Rose Brewing. Dog Rose is run by Doug Murr, the brewer with the longest history of brewing in St. Augustine; he was the brewer at A1A Ale Works for many years, where he was our host to many a brewery tour and beer dinner back in the day. His years of experience really show and his talent really shines through in the beers he is now brewing up for locals and tourists alike.
After our visit and tastings with Doug, you’ll have time on your own to chill and play some darts or other games in the brewery or go explore more of the lively downtown historic district . At the request of our frequent guests, we have left this evening open for you to experience some of the amazing local dining options, which range from world class pizza to romantic dining in historic buildings. We will supply suggestions in advance for those who wish to make reservations. Also the town also offers a number of music venues, many open air, to enjoy the local talent.
Email us or call 1-888-U-Go-Beer for questions
Today is going to be chock full of great beer and fun, so make sure you fuel up with a hearty breakfast before we get rolling!
After breakfast, we’ll head out to get a lay of the land on a private open air trolley tour of our nation’s oldest city. Our trolley driver will get us rolling around town to see some of the sights and tell us a bit about the history of the “ancient city”. After our trolley tour, we’ll transfer to our private open air shuttles and take a short ride to our first brewery visit of the day: 
Old Coast Ales. Here you will find a wide variety of ales ranging from a selection of IPAs and Pales to Reds, Brown Ales and Porters. All of the beers on tap are brewed in house on their 7 barrel brew system. Seasonal beers rotate and include small batch brews crafted on their pilot system and may include the occasional Gose or Berliner or their infamous “Kookaburra” Brown Ale infused with locally roasted coffee. The giant Jenga and outdoor seating add to the relaxed, fun vibe in this tasting room.
Next, we’ll head over to Bog Brewing, housed in an historic pharmacy building. The exposed brick walls and large bay windows make for an inviting atmosphere where we can see the brewery and learn from head brewer and co-owner Steve Mendoza how Bog came to be while tasting some of his awesome brews. We’ll have some time to relax here and enjoy some lunch with our beer.
After lunch we’ll take a short stroll and walk off our lunch to the Whetstone Chocolate Factory! By now, you will certainly have worked up a thirst to learn more about St. Augustine as well as a thirst for more beer! Which is exactly why we plan to show you how this landmark factory makes their delicious chocolates and more importantly, how they pair with…Beer! Afterwards, you’ll have some free time to enjoy exploring on your own before it is time for our exclusive, multi-course gourmet beer paired dinner.
After dinner options include the chance to enjoy Saint Augustine’s nightlife on your own or follow Mike, your beer guide, to a local watering hole for some more of what’s good to drink in town!
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure. If you are up early, you might enjoy a stroll over to check out the nearby Castillo San Marcos where cannon firings will take place throughout the day, or walk down George Street to do some holiday shopping. We’ll meet in the lobby late this morning for the short stroll over to The Spice and Tea Exchange where our friend, Colleen, will be waiting to share some delicious Bloody Beers as well as traditional Bloody Marys. Sip and enjoy while you check out her amazing array of tasty spices and mixes. This is a great place to do some souvenir shopping and a special discount will be available for our beer voyagers.
Afterwards, it is time to say farewell until our next beery adventure together!
Breakfast, Bloody Beer Marys
Email us or call 1-888-U-Go-Beer for questions or upgrade requests!
The St. Augustine Beer Safari weekend was beyond expectations. Ruth and Michael’s attention to detail is second to none. I thoroughly enjoyed everything from the tasty food and beer parings to the tour of the city and breweries. And let’s not forget the Chocolate and…BEER! What a great way to spend the weekend. Thank you Bon Beer Voyage!
Ruth and Mike are really “dialed in” to the travel industry. They understand what their customers want and provide it at a good value. I am looking forward to taking part in different tours in the future. Good Times!!
Let me start with – a blast !!! From the first amazing dinner, to the great chocolate factory and St. Augustine tour and brewery tours to the unbelievable beer paired meals. Can I say WOW!
Please Read our Terms & Conditions, and complete your Signature & Release Form before you travel. You will need to sign and then either mail or fax this page back to us at least 30 days prior to tour departure-thanks.
Our beer tour itineraries are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather, transportation problems, or an unexpected business closure. We’re continually looking for ways to improve our tours and we sometimes come across a special new pub or brewery since the itinerary was published that we’d like to share with you. Since our beer tours are planned far in advance, we may occasionally adjust the itinerary as necessary to provide you with the best trip possible! Since a minimum number of passengers are required in order to run each trip, we suggest you refrain from non-refundable air purchases until 2 months prior to your departure date or confirmation of sailing.
