Guayaquil: Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting
Guayas Province, Ecuador
Activity
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Discover the world of craft brewing on a guided tour. Learn about the history, science, and art of brewing, and enjoy a guided tasting of four distinct beer styles.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the world of craft brewing on a guided tour
- Learn about the history, science, and art of craft brewing
- Discover the secrets of master brewers and the brewing process
- Enjoy a guided tasting of four distinct beer styles
- Explore the production floor and fermentation cellar
Description
Begin your journey in the Heritage Welcome Center. Learn about the philosophy of craft brewing, the global beer landscape, and get a preview of the varieties you will encounter. Next, step onto the production floor and dive into the technical process of perfection. See and handle the raw materials, including the grain, water, and hops. Walk through the brewhouse operations, witnessing the mashing, boiling, cooling, and oxygenation processes. In the fermentation cellar, learn about the differences between top-fermenting yeasts (ales) and bottom-fermenting yeasts (lagers). See the maturation tanks, where the beer conditions to achieve its final clarity and carbonation. Finally, head to the sensory laboratory for a guided, professional tasting of four distinct styles. Sharpen your palate and change the way you taste beer forever.Includes
Guided tour of the craft brewing facility Introduction to the philosophy of craft brewing Overview of the global beer landscape Preview of beer varieties Detailed explanation of the brewing process Guided tasting of four distinct beer stylesExcludes
Food and drinks other than the beer tastingImportant Information
- The tour lasts 4 hour and minutes Participants must be of legal drinking age Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking through the facility