Craft beverage lovers holiday shopping and walking tour of downtown Kalamazoo: Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023

West Michigan Beer Tours is proud to be partnering with Discover Kalamazoo and the rest of our partners for walking tours of downtown Kalamazoo breweries.

Dubbed one of the Top 10 walking tours in the country by Paste Magazine, this casual afternoon will introduce you to some of the colorful personalities and flavors behind Kalamazoo's beer culture.

For a December twist, we are collaborating with a few downtown Kalamazoo retailers that carry a series of beverage-related gifts -- everything from bottle openers to ornaments to coasters and more. We'll curate the stops with visits to places carrying a variety of great gifts.

We will take advantage of Downtown Kalamazoo's "Common Areas" where people can consume to-go beverages in officially marked cups from licensed bars and restaurants. We've partnered with Old Burdick's inside the Radisson Plaza Hotel, which has a to-go license, and explore the Kalamazoo Mall before heading to a pair of downtown breweries.

Learn about the craft beer in Kalamazoo, enjoy sampling some of the best beers in the region, and meet the personalities behind the beer. NOTE: Tours will require a minimum of 6 attendees to be held.

Need overnight accommodations?

Consider our exclusive room rate at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo.

Dec. 16 Itinerary
Origination: Old Burdick’s, noon-1 p.m.
Stop 1: Kalamazoo Mall walk, to-go drink and shopping, 1-2:30 p.m.
Stop 2: Saugatuck Brewing Co.-Kalamazoo, 2:45-3:30 p.m.
Stop 3: Final Gravity Brewing Co., 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Termination: Old Burdick’s, 4:45 p.m.

Each tour will include:

• Origination at a craft beer bar/restaurant, brewery or other businesses, including Central City Tap House, Shakespeare's Pub, Kalamazoo Beer Exchange, Old Burdick's Bar & Grill and more
• 3 stops at featured breweries - with samples or pint at each stop
• Featured Breweries: Bell's Brewery Inc., Saugatuck Brewing Co.-Kalamazoo, Brite Eyes Brewing Co., Final Gravity Brewing Co.-Kalamazoo, Green Door Distilling, The Kalamazoo Stillhouse, Tempo Vino Winery
• Knowledgeable tour guide providing a history of Kalamazoo, the Michigan craft beer industry
• Souvenir logo pint glass

Registration will be at noon 

Departure at 1 p.m. 

Tours officially conclude at approximately 4 p.m.

The cost is $39 per person and $45 in advance for guests purchasing tickets the day of the tour.