Brewery &
Cider Tours
Cider Tours
Join us on this tour to discover some of the Nation’s best beer and cider in the beauty of The Gorge!
We visit 3 premier local venues.
Brewery Tour
Discover the vibrant craft beer scene of the Columbia River Gorge with our guided brewery tours! Nestled between stunning landscapes, this region is home to a growing number of award-winning breweries offering unique flavors inspired by the local terroir. Whether you’re a seasoned beer enthusiast or a casual sipper, our tours take you on a scenic journey, while providing exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the brewing process. Sample a variety of brews, from hoppy IPAs to rich stouts, all while learning about the art and science of brewing from passionate local experts.
Featured Breweries include:
- Backwoods Brewing Company – operating on a 20-barrel system and specializing in NW style ales.
- Thunder Island Brewing Co– brewery and tasting room serving beer brewed with adventure.
- Walking Man Brewing – crafting award winning beer since 2000.
- Gorges Beer – enjoy food and a cocktail, beer, wine or other beverage on our rooftop patio.
- McMenamins Edgefield Brewery – the largest of McMenamins’ breweries has a regular rotation of standards and seasonals.
- Everybody’s Brewing – family-friendly pub serving beer with flavor.
- Double Mountain Brewery and Taproom – currently makes four year-round beers and variety of seasonal beers featuring Pilsner malt.
- Full Sail Brewing Co. – sample tasty award winning brews.
- pFriem Family Brewers – Northwest & Belgian inspired 15-barrel brewery and family friendly tasting room.
- Ferment Brewing Company – fuses traditional farmhouse techniques with a forward-thinking, a scientific approach.
- Solera Brewery – Small craft brewery specialing in creating unique, one of a kind beers.
Cider Tours
Discover the crisp, refreshing flavors of the Columbia River Gorge on a guided cidery tour that takes you through some of the best orchards and ciderhouses in the region. Known for its ideal climate and fertile soil, the Gorge produces some of the finest apples and pears, making it a top destination for cider lovers. On our tours, you’ll have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of artisanal ciders, from dry and tart to sweet and sparkling, all crafted with locally sourced fruit. Learn about the traditional cider-making process, meet the passionate producers, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Gorge’s natural beauty while sipping on small-batch, handcrafted ciders. Whether you’re a longtime cider connoisseur or a newcomer to the craft, a cidery tour in the Columbia River Gorge is a flavorful way to experience the essence of this stunning region.
Featured Cideries include:
- Fox Tail Cider – features traditional and not overly sweet cider to allow the natural flavors to emerge.
- The Gorge White House – features award winning apple-pear and blueberry hard ciders.
- Crush Cider Cafe – cafe and taproom serving a diverse variety of hard ciders and berries from the NW region.
- Working Hands Fermentation – unique brand of complex Old-World ciders and craft beer blended.

