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Alexander Keith's Brewery Tour

• Non Alc options for attendees under 19 years of age
• 1496 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1R9, Canada Come on into the Oldest Working Brewery in North America. Entrance through either Archway's off Lower Water St.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• Pioneer52474085603 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best Experience First time in the east coast what a experience it was the tour guides where amazing lots of good taste testing and facts about Alexander Keith and the beer 10/10 would recommend Read more Written February 25, 2024
• Excursion59521705779 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Worth the money! Worth the money, you get samples of small batch beer throughout the tour, the guides are engaging and funny and even sing a local Celtic song in the Keiths pub. Read more Written January 20, 2024
• Q1796FZvincentl 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles This is a TRUE story, I swear. Hello there, In the summer of 1960 or 61, I went to Darthmouth, working as a sailor on an Irving tanker. In the evening we went across to Halifax to see the town. Actually we ended up in a bootlegger joint probably cause we were too young or there were no place selling beer. This was a private home where we sat around the kitchen table qnd the woman of the house served us some beer..... don't ask me what kind..... and we all got drunk. I was remembering this anecdote while drinking a good cold Alexander Keith this afternoon while watching TV. I thought perhaps my story would bring a smie to your face. Are there still boothleggers in Nova Scotia? I suppose not. Hope you have a good week, Vincent Lapierre Read more Written November 26, 2023
• kennethrL9698SE 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Tour I loved it, very informative found out a lot of interesting information. Lots of good history hear. Would love to visit again. Read more Written November 5, 2023
• Darcy73 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Charming guides and plenty of beer to sample There’s not a huge amount to physically see, but the young and enthusiastic guides more than make up for it. They put an enormous amount of effort into the experience and brought the story to life. My advice would be to eat before the tour, as they’re generous with the samples. It’s the first tour of that nature, where I’ve felt I really had the opportunity to sample what is produced in pleasant surroundings (I won’t spoil the surprise), rather than a thimble full of liquid, and then thrown out into the gift shop to buy the gin, whisky, beer whatever it is. Read more Written October 26, 2023
• U4482GRjosephg 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Love the Samples! This is the only brewery tour that starts you with a sample, gives samples as you go through various sections of the brewery and then ends up with more samples and musical entertainment at the end of the tour. They have it down to a 'T' and get everything done within the hour. Easy location to find, very historical building and a remarkable background of the founder of the brewery. Parking is right across the street. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and easy going. You need to do this tour! Read more Written October 12, 2023
• Keith T 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Super stop. Friendly informative staff and lovely samples. First time visit and would highly recommend as a stop. (Best chowder next door too). Read more Written September 24, 2023
• peicenl 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Poor and underwhelming Traveler’s Award - How?! As I was planning my itinerary for the Halifax trip, my research yielded multi-page article and advertisement on this establishment. It was enticing. Upon arrival in port, I ventured out to find this place. The sign on top of the building was easy to spot. However, the entrance was labeled ‘Hotel’ which I easily walked pass. It so happened that the “brewery” retail front and brewery tour is a stall inside this indoor stonewalled farmers market that wasn’t clearly labeled. I find the practically empty indoor space quint. Now that I found the so called brewery, it was underwhelming. I was upset at myself for insisting to visit this establishment. What a waste of time that I could have spent at other attractions or just sit at the waterfront people watching. 1. You can’t sample beer on-site if you are not a part of their beer tour. 2. There are no more tours available for the day. (Um I see two cruise ships in port so wouldn’t a business want to seize the opportunity to make money by offering more tours?) 3. The store front had limited beer selections and limited merchandise. 4. The store sells four- and six-pack beers and only one variety is in a single can. If I can’t sample the beer, how would I know if it’s worth buying a four- or six-pack? 5. It’s illegal to drink alcoholic beverages on the streets and in the farmers market (steps from the brewery stall) and the brewery doesn’t allow beer drinking onsite for non-tour visitors. So what the heck - how does one sample beer and choose which ones to buy? 6. They don’t sell a variety pack which I’m baffled given the cruise port they reside in. If you are from the cruise ship with customs liquor restrictions, you are out of luck. It’ll be a game of Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, pray that you picked a good beer worth taking home... I’ve visited many breweries and micro-breweries state-side and aboard. This is the most obscure establishment I encountered. Needless to say, the whole visit and experience turned me off. Read more Written August 21, 2023
• kandic2017 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Had a great time! This was a great tour! We enjoyed tastings some beer, and learning the brewery’s history. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable on Alexander Keith’s life and beer making process. Read more Written April 29, 2023
• petet166 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour! I really enjoyed this brewery tour. It’s more than just learning about how beer is made, but is a trip into the history of Halifax and Alexander Keith. The venue is beautiful old brick and stone buildings. The beer, music and hospitality are second to none! Read more Written April 19, 2023
• Lynne L 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Very informative The tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. The ceilidh was fun. Beautiful building with lots of history. Only negative, they allow small children on the tours; the children lacked interest and were somewhat disruptive and took away from the experience. I would have given the tour a 5 star if it wasn’t for the children attending. Read more Written April 8, 2023
• 571viktoriyas 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to spend an hours in Halifax Super entertaining, advice both for locals and visitors. You get 3 beers to taste and a coupon for a beer at a local pub, all for 26 bucks. Great to hear about Keith’s family, their history and visit a cute basement bar with traditional songs and music. Read more Written April 8, 2023
• CampbellDoug 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience from top to...basement! Tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, aboht the building, the time period, the man himself and the beer he made. Basement pub ceilidh was a fantastic time. The building itself is well-maintained and a great snapshot of Canadian history. Definitely recommend this tour. Best spent hour of my time in NS! Read more Written November 26, 2022
• JWalker-Ross 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome experience My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Excellent value for the price of a ticket (lots of sampling and great portions). We enjoyed every aspect of the tour and were delighted it ended with an authentic musical experience. This tour not only shows the history of the brewery but gives tourists a peek into real Maritime hospitality. Highly recommend! Read more Written November 22, 2022
• Mike S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brilliant tour and tasting session We stumbled upon this Halifax attraction quite by accident and so glad we did. Not only an interesting tour of the brewery but an additional visit to their 'underground' pub for tasting their wares and singing allong to some Ceildh music. Thoroughly recommended. Trip takes over an hour. Read more Written November 15, 2022

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Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour

Going to Halifax? Beer and history geek? Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour is for you! One of Canada’s oldest and most iconic breweries, the Alexander Keith’s museum has rich history dating back to the early 19th century. Keith was not simply a brewer: three times mayor of Halifax, founder and president of a prominent local bank,…

If you ever find yourself visiting Halifax and you are interested in beer History, Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour might just be for you. The Alexander Keith’s Brewery in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, offers an immersive and entertaining tour that provided visitors with a glimpse into the history and brewing process of this iconic brewery. This is one of the best tour I have had been on in my life, replete with loads of great beer samples, wonderful anecdotes and even some pretty epic songs.

• How much? 26.95$ per adult
• How long Roughly 90 minutes.
• When? There is roughly seven tours per day. Hours are available here
• What does the tour include? A visit of the first original Alexander Keith’s Brewery, the history of its founder, an overview of the brewing process, and at least four delicious beer samples.

Who was Alexander Keith?

Alexander Keith was born in Scotland in 1795 and spent his early adult life learning the brewing craft with his uncle. After numerous travels perfecting his trade (and hopefully enjoying the world), he finally settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1817. At the time, there was only one big brewery in operation, but it was not performing well. The brewery had been the official brew provider of the British navy, but its contract was cancelled because British sailors were complaining about the appalling low quality of the brew.

Enter Alexander Keith, who was the only certified brewer in the whole British North America at that time. Keith rapidly found himself as the manager of the brewery and turned the place’s poor reputation around. In no time, the 23-year-old brought back the mighty British Navy as a client. Business was so good, in fact, that he bought the place and immediately started expanding to a proper industrial scale.

In addition to his exceptional brewing skills, Alexander Keith was a prominent public figure in Halifax and a true titan in the entire maritime region. He was elected as a city alderman and later served as the mayor from 1843 to 1844. His strong leadership and commitment to the community earned him the nickname “The People’s Mayor.” He also served in senior management of several companies, including the Bank of Nova Scotia, the Investment Society, the Halifax Fire Insurance Company, Colonial Life Assurance Company, and the Provincial Permanent Building.

When Alexander Keith passed away, news of his death dominated the front pages of nearly every Canadian newspaper, and the entire city of Halifax was deeply affected. As a mark of respect, business owners shuttered their shops, and downtown streets came to a standstill. The procession in Halifax was so massive that it took a full ten minutes at any given point for everyone to pass through. To this date, October 5th, Alexander Keith’s birthdate is still widly celebrated, even by his main local competitors. A news story from 2015 recalls how 1500 people gathered at the museum to celebrate for his anniversary.

How did Alexander Keith become such as staple of Canadian beer?

As a testament to his enduring legacy, the slogan “Alexander Keith’s: Those Who Like It, Like It A Lot” still graces the brewery’s products to this day. The Alexander Keith Brewery continues to be an essential part of Halifax’s identity, preserving the rich history and tradition of brewing in the region.

The brewing mecca of the day was London, where the porter was invented less than a century before, driven by the higher want of high alcohol beer of the Industrial Revolution. IPAs were also the sensation of the time. Both brewing processes involved new innovations and new discoveries about the water profile, grain bills, and proper fermentation techniques. Keith would have already have been exposing to this before setting foot in Nova Scotia.

Alexander Keith’s IPA

As porter was starting to fade away and IPAs became more prominent, Alexander Keith’s very first official beer would be the good old IPA. But hold on, this wasn’t your modern-day, super-hoppy West Coast IPA. Oh no, Keith’s iconic brew had a more subtle charm to it. It was the British Navy’s best drinking choice because those IPAs, along with porters and marzbeers , had a higher alcohol content that kept them fresh during those long sea voyages across the globe.

Naturally, the IPA style was perfect for long journeys, making it a top choice for exporting to other provinces and countries. Even today, the flagship IPA remains a star product, but some experts say it’s a bit too lightly hopped to be a proper IPA.

Funny enough, even the modern day IPA hasn’t reached the extreme hop fanfare of modern trends. At the 2016 Canadian Brewing Awards, Alexander Keith’s IPA won third place, but… not in the IPA category. Nope! It snagged that spot in the “North American Style Blonde or Golden Ale” category. So, it might not be your traditional IPA, but it’s still a tasty brew with a cool history to sip on! Cheers to the hoppy goodness! 🍻

What is the legacy of Keith’s Brewing today?

As for the impact on Canada, Alexander Keith’s Brewery holds a special place in Canadian beer history. It is not only one of the oldest surviving breweries in the country but also a symbol of maritime culture and identity. The brewery has become intertwined with the history of Halifax and Nova Scotia, and its products have been enjoyed by generations of Canadians.

Over the years, the brewery expanded its operations, and by the mid-19th century, it was exporting its beer to various parts of Canada and beyond. The brewery’s reputation for producing high-quality beers and its status as a cultural institution in Halifax continued to grow.

Despite the ups and downs, Alexander Keith’s Brewery managed to survive through various economic challenges, including prohibition in Canada during the early 20th century. Introduced as a war measure, the prohibition went on to continue until the second world war in Nova Scotia, much longer than in most Canadian provinces (in Quebec, the usual outlier, prohibition lasted a mere 12 months…)

In the latter half of the 20th century, the brewery faced stiff competition from larger national and international beer brands. However, Keith’s managed to maintain a loyal following among Canadians, particularly in the Maritimes.

In 1971, the Oland family, another prominent brewing family in the region, acquired Alexander Keith’s Brewery. The Oland family has played a significant role in preserving the brewery’s heritage and maintaining its traditional brewing methods.

Today, Alexander Keith’s Brewery remains an essential part of Canadian beer culture, and its beers continue to be enjoyed by Canadians and beer enthusiasts worldwide. While the brewery has experienced changes over the centuries, its legacy as a pioneer in Canadian brewing and its impact on the country’s beer culture remain significant.

Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour : where to book?

Simply visit the Alexander Keith’s Brewery website and register! Be sure to book it in advance so make sure you have a spot!

Pierre-Olivier Bussieres is the author of the podcast Le Temps d’une Bière , producer of Hoppy History and editor-in-chief of Le Temps d’une Bière media. He holds a graduate degree in political science from Carleton University.

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Alexander Keith's Brewery

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Founded in 1820, Alexander Keith's Brewery is one of the oldest commercial breweries in North America. The brewery is named for a Scottish immigrant who devoted his life to brewing his beer. Today, the institution still runs on Keith's values, creating flavorful ales and generously providing visitors with a relaxed, social experience.

The brewery offers booze enthusiasts hourlong guided tours of the facility (even kids will be entertained). Once the tour is over, you're welcome to sample some of Keith's most popular brews, such as the India pale ale at the on-site tavern. Recent visitors loved the interactive aspect to the tour and the friendly, entertaining guides.

Alexander Keith's Brewery sits in downtown Halifax about a two blocks south of the Maritime Museum . Tours are offered every day between June and October, and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the rest of the year (times vary depending on the season). The tour costs CA$26.95 (around $19) for adults with discounts for seniors and children. For more information, check out the brewery's website .

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Alexander Keith's Brewery Tour

• Non Alc options for attendees under 19 years of age
• 1496 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1R9, Canada Come on into the Oldest Working Brewery in North America. Entrance through either Archway's off Lower Water St.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• Pioneer52474085603 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best Experience First time in the east coast what a experience it was the tour guides where amazing lots of good taste testing and facts about Alexander Keith and the beer 10/10 would recommend Read more Written February 25, 2024
• Excursion59521705779 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Worth the money! Worth the money, you get samples of small batch beer throughout the tour, the guides are engaging and funny and even sing a local Celtic song in the Keiths pub. Read more Written January 20, 2024
• Q1796FZvincentl 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles This is a TRUE story, I swear. Hello there, In the summer of 1960 or 61, I went to Darthmouth, working as a sailor on an Irving tanker. In the evening we went across to Halifax to see the town. Actually we ended up in a bootlegger joint probably cause we were too young or there were no place selling beer. This was a private home where we sat around the kitchen table qnd the woman of the house served us some beer..... don't ask me what kind..... and we all got drunk. I was remembering this anecdote while drinking a good cold Alexander Keith this afternoon while watching TV. I thought perhaps my story would bring a smie to your face. Are there still boothleggers in Nova Scotia? I suppose not. Hope you have a good week, Vincent Lapierre Read more Written November 26, 2023
• kennethrL9698SE 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Tour I loved it, very informative found out a lot of interesting information. Lots of good history hear. Would love to visit again. Read more Written November 5, 2023
• Darcy73 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Charming guides and plenty of beer to sample There’s not a huge amount to physically see, but the young and enthusiastic guides more than make up for it. They put an enormous amount of effort into the experience and brought the story to life. My advice would be to eat before the tour, as they’re generous with the samples. It’s the first tour of that nature, where I’ve felt I really had the opportunity to sample what is produced in pleasant surroundings (I won’t spoil the surprise), rather than a thimble full of liquid, and then thrown out into the gift shop to buy the gin, whisky, beer whatever it is. Read more Written October 26, 2023
• U4482GRjosephg 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Love the Samples! This is the only brewery tour that starts you with a sample, gives samples as you go through various sections of the brewery and then ends up with more samples and musical entertainment at the end of the tour. They have it down to a 'T' and get everything done within the hour. Easy location to find, very historical building and a remarkable background of the founder of the brewery. Parking is right across the street. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and easy going. You need to do this tour! Read more Written October 12, 2023
• Keith T 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Super stop. Friendly informative staff and lovely samples. First time visit and would highly recommend as a stop. (Best chowder next door too). Read more Written September 24, 2023
• peicenl 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Poor and underwhelming Traveler’s Award - How?! As I was planning my itinerary for the Halifax trip, my research yielded multi-page article and advertisement on this establishment. It was enticing. Upon arrival in port, I ventured out to find this place. The sign on top of the building was easy to spot. However, the entrance was labeled ‘Hotel’ which I easily walked pass. It so happened that the “brewery” retail front and brewery tour is a stall inside this indoor stonewalled farmers market that wasn’t clearly labeled. I find the practically empty indoor space quint. Now that I found the so called brewery, it was underwhelming. I was upset at myself for insisting to visit this establishment. What a waste of time that I could have spent at other attractions or just sit at the waterfront people watching. 1. You can’t sample beer on-site if you are not a part of their beer tour. 2. There are no more tours available for the day. (Um I see two cruise ships in port so wouldn’t a business want to seize the opportunity to make money by offering more tours?) 3. The store front had limited beer selections and limited merchandise. 4. The store sells four- and six-pack beers and only one variety is in a single can. If I can’t sample the beer, how would I know if it’s worth buying a four- or six-pack? 5. It’s illegal to drink alcoholic beverages on the streets and in the farmers market (steps from the brewery stall) and the brewery doesn’t allow beer drinking onsite for non-tour visitors. So what the heck - how does one sample beer and choose which ones to buy? 6. They don’t sell a variety pack which I’m baffled given the cruise port they reside in. If you are from the cruise ship with customs liquor restrictions, you are out of luck. It’ll be a game of Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, pray that you picked a good beer worth taking home... I’ve visited many breweries and micro-breweries state-side and aboard. This is the most obscure establishment I encountered. Needless to say, the whole visit and experience turned me off. Read more Written August 21, 2023
• kandic2017 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Had a great time! This was a great tour! We enjoyed tastings some beer, and learning the brewery’s history. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable on Alexander Keith’s life and beer making process. Read more Written April 29, 2023
• petet166 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour! I really enjoyed this brewery tour. It’s more than just learning about how beer is made, but is a trip into the history of Halifax and Alexander Keith. The venue is beautiful old brick and stone buildings. The beer, music and hospitality are second to none! Read more Written April 19, 2023
• Lynne L 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Very informative The tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. The ceilidh was fun. Beautiful building with lots of history. Only negative, they allow small children on the tours; the children lacked interest and were somewhat disruptive and took away from the experience. I would have given the tour a 5 star if it wasn’t for the children attending. Read more Written April 8, 2023
• 571viktoriyas 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to spend an hours in Halifax Super entertaining, advice both for locals and visitors. You get 3 beers to taste and a coupon for a beer at a local pub, all for 26 bucks. Great to hear about Keith’s family, their history and visit a cute basement bar with traditional songs and music. Read more Written April 8, 2023
• CampbellDoug 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience from top to...basement! Tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, aboht the building, the time period, the man himself and the beer he made. Basement pub ceilidh was a fantastic time. The building itself is well-maintained and a great snapshot of Canadian history. Definitely recommend this tour. Best spent hour of my time in NS! Read more Written November 26, 2022
• JWalker-Ross 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome experience My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Excellent value for the price of a ticket (lots of sampling and great portions). We enjoyed every aspect of the tour and were delighted it ended with an authentic musical experience. This tour not only shows the history of the brewery but gives tourists a peek into real Maritime hospitality. Highly recommend! Read more Written November 22, 2022
• Mike S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brilliant tour and tasting session We stumbled upon this Halifax attraction quite by accident and so glad we did. Not only an interesting tour of the brewery but an additional visit to their 'underground' pub for tasting their wares and singing allong to some Ceildh music. Thoroughly recommended. Trip takes over an hour. Read more Written November 15, 2022

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Things to Do in Halifax: The Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour

Founded by Alexander Keith, a Scottish-born politician who served as the mayor of Halifax three times, the producer now gives tours of its historic Brewery Market location in downtown Halifax.

As you start the tour, you’ll notice this may not be like any other brewery tour you’ve ever encountered. The tour here is all about the theatrics as actors in period costumes lead you back in time and tell you all about the beer, the brewery and what life was like in Halifax in 1863. You’ll start in the home of Mr. and Mr.s Keith before making your way to the brewery to learn about the process for making Keith’s beer and then finally to the Stag’s Head Tavern where you’ll be regaled with more stories and songs as you sample from the brewery’s five varieties of ale including White Ale, Light, India Pale Ale, Red Amber, and Dark Ale.

Hours and costs:

Brewery tours are offered every half hour, daily from the end of May to the end of October and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November to May. Tours last about an hour and cost $15 per adult; discounts are offered for seniors, students, children and military.

How to get there:

Alexander Keith’s is located at 496 Lower Water St in the historic Brewery Market.

Tips for visiting:

The tour can be a bit hokey (it’s better for those looking for a good time than for beer aficionados) but if you approach the kitsch with good nature, it can be fun. It’s appropriate for all ages (kids are offered soft drinks at the end), but if you’re short on time or cash, there are better breweries and brewpubs where to sample some great beer.

Alexander Keith’s Brewing Tour – Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [HALIFAX TRAVEL SERIES]

One of the highlights when visiting Halifax, Nova Scotia is to sign up for a Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour.

This brewery tour can be purchased on its website and is quite an unique and interesting tour as you get to check out part of Keith’s house, get to try different Keith’s beer flavours that are made here on premise and you can ONLY try them during this tour.

Otherwise, you can’t try these unique small batch beer anywhere else. In other parts of Canada, you can only order and taste the Keith’s IPA as that’s the only beer being shipped outside of Nova Scotia. And that’s how my dad and I know about this Keith’s beer. We do like the IPA whenever we buy a case of 24 periodically at the Beer Store.

NOTE: Before the beginning of this tour, the tour guide has informed everyone NOT to take any videos of the tour but they can take as many pics as they like. Please respect the rules and abide the guidelines. We followed the rule and we only took pics.

Our group consists of about 12 people, so the size isn’t too large and manageable for the tour guide to guide us.

First thing first, we entered a room where they showed some of the past documents, paperwork and historic items that were once used at the brewery back in the days.

Then, everyone picks up a sample of the Keith’s stout that is only available during this tour.

MoVernie FUN FACT: Did you know that Alexander Keith is “Keith of all trades”? He is a mayor of Halifax, a business man, politician and other roles. He was that well-connected. He was a mayor of Halifax for a few terms with in between other hats that he wore to help build the communities.

Then, we walked thru each section of the brewery learning how the beer is made, it was quite educational.

Did you know the 4 ingredients that are needed to make beer?

What I like about this tour is that….the tour guide isn’t wordy or boring, they make each station concise, brief and to the point, which is what we like.

Last but not least, the staff are an enthusiastic bunch sharing their knowledge, expertise and some of them can even sing and play instruments to entertain the guests with iconic songs and music.

And of course, we got to try more samples before we listened to more great traditional music from these amazing people.

And it was a cool exit experience going through the tunnel where the fresh keg of barrels were rolled down the ramp to the delivery trucks.

Apparently, we were told that this tunnel is the ONLY one in Nova Scotia that is safe to walk around and operational after it’s been structurally renovated and preserved. Very neat!

Overall, other than the spectacular experience we visited at the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam. This Alexander Keith’s is one of our top 3 experience. I think the entertaining music, sampling Keith’s flavours not available anywhere else made this an unique and precious experience. We highly recommend you to buy tix to experience this special brewery tour. #MoVernieApproved

Special thank you to  @discoverhalifax  +  @alexander_keiths  for having us for this wonderful brewery tour.

Alexander Keith’s Brewing Tour – Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Website Located in: Brewery Market Address: 1496 Lower Water St #312, Halifax, NS B3J 1R9 Phone: (902) 455-1474 Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/jZQPLueEVQwepxfB7

The Alexander Keith’s brewery experience was provided by Discover Halifax. However, as always, the opinions expressed in this post is entirely my own.

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Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour in Halifax, Nova Scotia

One of the most famous men in the history of Halifax, Nova Scotia (my home town) is Mr. Alexander Keith. Not only was he our mayor several times (once people even tried to vote him in posthumously) but he was also the founder and master brewer of Alexander Keith’s Beer founded in 1820. After almost 200 years Mr. Keith and his fine beer are still quite popular in the city and the best way to learn about him and enjoy the beer is to take a tour of the brewery.

Thanks to Intercontinental Hotel Groups, who recently awarded me with 34,000 rewards points, I was recently able to experience the Alexander Keith’s Brewery tour with a few of my friends who had never been. The cool thing about these points is not only can you use them for booking a hotel stay at one of their properties, but you can also use them with their concierge to book tours and activities in the city you are staying. My friends have lived in Halifax for a couple of years but had yet to experience the Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour so I cashed in the points and off we went to learn about the history of this fine beer.

Mr. Alexander Keith himself

Learning about hops in Alexander Keith’s Brewery

As you go on the tour you are taken back in time to 1863 and you learn about the ways of life back then and the simple ingredients use to make this fine ale.

A tasty Alexander Keith’s India Pale Ale in the Stag’s Head Tavern

Friends enjoying the Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour

The Alexander Keith’s Brewery tour is one of the best brewery tours that I have ever done, even compared to all of the breweries that I have visited on my travels. The tour is quite fun, informative and entertaining and of course you get to enjoy a brew or two for yourself. It is also one of the top things to do in Halifax ! However to learn more about it check out my post over on the IHG Rewards website   and see more great photos from my tour.

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I’m a Bluenoser too, and have not done this tour. Need to rectify this soon!

What a great experience to share with your friends! 2016 is my year to tour the East Coast of Canada and I truly can’t wait! I’ll just wait for winter to pass through first. Lol.

You can’t visit Halifax with out doing the Alexander Keith’s Brewery tour! It’s so good! Have an awesome time!

Way fun. We’ve been on a ton of winery tours, but just took our first brewery tour recently. It’s so much fun to get a behind the scenes look like this one!

You only recently took your first brewery tour?!?! OMG Time to catch up! Come visit me in Halifax and do this one! :)

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“ Of the forty or so brewery tours I've been on over the years, Alexander Keith's offers easily the most unique. ” in 12 reviews

“ Tour ends in the basement pub where we have a good old fashioned Celtic party, with music, beer, and merriment. ” in 2 reviews

“ We also enjoyed the singing at the pub at the end of the tour. ” in 2 reviews

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Sample the best of Halifax's small batch brews; learn about Mr. Keith's life, Halifax history and our unique brewing process; and experience a real Nova Scotia ceilidh! Incredible beers and a "Real Nova Scotian Good Time" - Experience an event unlike any other in the world! …

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Brewery tour was just ok. Liked the buildings and history but it is overpriced for what you get. They also rush you through it and although they had 5 different beers in the tasting room you are only allowed to try 2! Never heard of that before. Won't be back.

(This is too the bar, not the Brewery tours) Dear servers, when there is someone sitting at the bar slurring their words, continually spilling their drinks over themselves and the people around them, and is a lot louder then needed.... please cut them off. From a concerned by stander.

Legitimately the best fish & chips I've ever had. Waitstaff is so nice! I have a good feeling this is a place both locals and tourists love.

I am so surprized to see the negative reviews of this tour. I have been on several brewery tours in my life and I'd have to say the Alexander Keith's is quite unique. Yes the guides are in costume, yes they act in period of the brewery's founding, yes they sing but I found it all very interesting and entertaining! And what brewery tour does NOT include self promotion? What do you think the free beer at the end is for anyway? Its not meant to be the run of the mill "here's the copper kettles, and these are the types of hops we use, blah, blah, blah" No this is acted out which in my book makes this tour unique, not bad. We brought one of our daughters here the night she became drinking age and so enjoyed the included beers at the end of the tour listening to the singing of period songs, she was thrilled and what a memorable way to have your first legal beer? Alexander Keith's beer is outstanding by the way, best IPA ever, hoppy yet smooth and not overly filling like most. Highly recommend others to give it a try!

Being Canadians and enjoying our beer, me and my husband had to check out the Keith's brewery tour on our visit to Halifax. We were pretty excited about it, and afterwards, pretty disappointed. Note that the '2' rating is for the tour, not the beer itself. Halifax is a beautiful, lively city and this brewery is one of the oldest in North America. The backstory is an interesting one. We've done a couple of brewery tours in our day and were looking forward to this one. I can honestly say that I didn't learn a heck of a lot on this tour. All of the "tour guides" were in period costumes and COULD NOT break character. Now, it's not their fault, but I just can't stand period acting like that. When I go on a brewery tour I want to sample a couple of the beers and learn about it, too. We didn't hear much at all about the actual brewing process. A few minutes at the beginning, that's it. They are very generous with their samples (everyone got two full pints), but I didn't learn a thing. It was all stories and old-timey singing (shudder) and 1800s poker. Whatever. Speaking of the two pints, that was sweet, but we were not given enough time to finish them. I had to gulp down my second one and spilled all over the place. I'd like to enjoy my beer, thank you. The tour is $15.95 for adults and runs every half hour in the summer from noon til 8pm (less frequently otherwise). They have a decent gift shop, though. Go if you consider period acting to be mildly entertaining and think the price is worth it for two "free" pints. Otherwise, grab a Keith's or any other Nova Scotian beer anywhere else on Water Street.

This is by far the most delightful brewery tour I've ever experienced. All future brewery tours will undoubtedly pale in comparison. Now, OK, you're not going to get totally hammered. If you do brewery tours for all-you-can-drink beer, you would probably be better served elsewhere. What you do get is 1-2 mugs of tasty beer, depending on how fast you drink them. If you're going for an in-depth look at the beer-making process, you may be better off surfing YouTube. You'll learn a little, but this is really more about the show than the learning experience. But if you want an entertaining and whimsical experience, a peek into the way breweries operated in the 1800s, a refreshing drink, and a nice show, this is a wonderful way to spend an hour. Tour guides are dressed in 1800s clothing. They speak in the 1800s manner. And they join the guests in a cozy little room to tell jokes, play cards, sing, and dance. The woman who spoke to us was completely adorable. More than a week later, I'm still smiling as I recall this experience. Such a great time.

I can't believe that I've never been since I moved to Halifax 10 years ago! And I am a sucker for cheesy tours like that! On Saturday, my friends decided to do the tour since it was pouring rain and there was nothing else to do. So the 7 of us went and had a blast. I loved the actors in their period costumes (the time-traveller/sci-fi geek in me pretty much digs that!) I will be doing this again when my cousins are in town from Boston!

Im going to start off by saying, I was NOT expecting the whole acting and singing bit. The first beer was nice, the second was good, a third would have been great! And if they started the tour off with beer it would have been even better! The acting was OK. Not great but I guess you have to be overexcited and full of piss and vinegar to be able to make a brewery tour exciting! Just give me the beer!

Terrible, just absolutely terrible. I can understand people rating this tour as 4's or 5's, etc. But not me, and I'll admit, it's a personal rating. My problem with the tour is that it's not based on how beer is made, which is what my expectations were going in. Maybe that was my fault. But when I heard 'beer tour' that's what I thought. Instead, what you get is a full advertisement of Keith's beer. I guess that's okay. To top it off, it's filled with awkward acting, cringe moments and 2 rushed pints. Again, I'm sure there are people who went to the brewery thinking it was fantastic, unfortunately, I'm not one of those people. I wanted to learn about how beer is made from inception to completion.

Such a great experience! 2 small tester glasses and 2 "Nova Scotia" sized samplers. Staff was friendly, knowledgable and made for a great afternoon! Great value, student discount!!

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Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case). 

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• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

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Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

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• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

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January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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Before Luke Combs plays in front of the 'best fans' for his Milwaukee concerts this week, he tours Miller Brewery and even shotguns a beer

Before Luke Combs kicks off his "Growin' Up and Gettin' Old" tour in Milwaukee this week, he went on another kind of tour. One that is quintessentially Brew City.

Combs, one of country music's biggest stars, is playing two shows at American Family Field : One Friday and another Saturday. But ahead of that, he took a tour of the Miller Brewery . And, we got to tag along.

Yes, he was every bit as kindhearted, down-to-earth and genuine as he seems. And yes, he shotgunned a beer just like he does on stage. Except this time, he was hanging out on a brewhouse rooftop with the iconic giant red Miller sign and the Milwaukee Brewers' ballpark as his backdrop.

Not only did Combs — a longtime Miller Lite fan and years-long partner — see where the magic happens, he also checked out the specialty packaging on cases and cans that's coming out in honor of his blockbuster tour.

"It's just surreal, you know?" Combs told the Journal Sentinel. "I feel like I get to live so many amazing, surreal moments. And, I'm really thankful for that for sure. It's crazy. It's crazy."

Here's what we learned about Combs' tour and what he got into on the Miller tour. And, how about his eight Academy of Country Music Awards nominations that were announced earlier this week? We asked him about those, too.

Luke Combs talks about his 'Growin' Up and Gettin' Old' tour and why he's kicking it off in the Midwest

A or A+ shows don't cut it for Combs. He's shooting for A++.

"I try to do everything I can do to take care of my voice, take care of myself, make sure that we're doing everything we can," Combs said. "People that come are the only reason we get to do what we do. Putting on an A++ show is really important to me."

About to embark on his 25-date stadium tour, he's excited — and "a little nervous."

"You feel like you're standing at the bottom of a mountain and you're looking at the top a little bit," he said.

But after last year's "Luke Combs World Tour," he said he feels more prepared for what's ahead of him.

"We've played everywhere all over the world," Combs said. "But, the Midwest, it feels like home to me. So, good place to start it."

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Combs, who grew up in North Carolina, hadn't been anywhere close to Milwaukee when he started his music career — his first plane ride came at age 25. But, he remembers his earlier stops up here fondly.

He opened for Blake Shelton at Summerfest in 2018 and made an appearance at Farm Aid at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in 2019.

"The Midwest is like the best fans in the world," Combs said. "I mean, honestly. People probably say that all the time."

But, that doesn't mean pulling out of the driveway Tuesday night wasn't hard after the "amazing" time he spent with his "awesome" wife Nicole and their two sons — Tex and Beau — these past few months. Fortunately, he won't have to miss his other half too long. She'll be headed up this way this weekend.

What will always make it onto Combs' setlist this time around? "The songs that people would expect," Combs shared.

"Playing all the hits," he said. "That's why people are there, and I want to give them what they want."

But, each night of the tour will have a different vibe.

Combs' opening acts Friday — in the order they'll hit the stage — are the Wilder Blue, Charles Wesley Godwin and Cody Jinks.

"Friday's more in the Americana, singer-songwriter world," Combs said. "So, our set reflects that a little bit. But, obviously, still playing all the hits."

Saturday's openers will be Colby Acuff, Drew Parker, Mitchell Tenpenny and Jordan Davis.

"Saturday night is more mainstream, Top 40 country stuff, which is what I do, really," Combs said.

Combs loves watching Jinks and Davis perform — they keep him honest, he said — and he knows they're going to kick some you know what.

The first opener will start at 5:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with gates opening at 5 p.m.

The parking lots will open at 3 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Tailgating will be permitted. Give yourself plenty of time to drive in and get through security.

There also will be a "Bootleggers Tailgate Party" at 3 p.m. Saturday with two up-and-comers picked by Combs and Nashville-based concert series Whiskey Jam: Ryan Larkins and Graham Barham. It'll take place at Am Fam Field's Third Base Plaza, and will be free to attend for Combs concert ticketholders, with food and drinks available to purchase.

Luke Combs' love for Miller Lite and his visit to Miller Brewery

After getting into Milwaukee Wednesday morning, Combs hung out at the Brewers stadium for a couple of hours, worked out, then was off to the Miller Brewery.

How long has Combs been a fan of Miller Lite? "Forever, probably."

"My dad's been drinking it for a long time," Combs said. "It was always around the house."

If his music career never worked out, he said, he would still be sporting a Columbia fishing shirt and drinking a Miller Lite somewhere in the world.

"That's what I would be doing anyways," he said. "So, I really wanted to go after things that I was already passionate about that felt natural and authentic to me. So, I'm very thankful for (Molson Coors) being receptive to have me on board. I feel super lucky."

Sporting a Brewers Barrelman hat, Combs and his team walked into a conference room on the brewery's complex Wednesday. He was met by a small group of longtime brewery employees and other Molson Coors staffers. The beer cases and cans with his new specialty packaging were displayed on tables.

The design features a ribbon that says "Beer Never Broke My Heart" wrapped in between the tuning pegs of a guitar. Combs' name is at the top of the headstock.

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After everyone went around the room introducing themselves, they were instructed to suit up in PPE — yellow safety vests, glasses, hard hats, toe caps and headsets.

On Combs' VIP tour of the brewery, he got a first-hand — and at times, hands-on — look at the operations with facts and history lessons along the way.

The first stop was a packaging plant, where Combs met machinist Jeff Malecki who has "But they ain't seen us together" from Combs' song "Forever After All" tattooed across his arm.

The two shook hands and got a picture together. That would become a reoccurring scene throughout Combs' visit.

It seemed like every employee who crossed paths with Combs received a handshake. And, if they wanted a photo or autograph, they got those, too, without any hesitation.

In the warehouse, Combs saw cases with the specialty packaging sliding out of a machine — he pulled his phone out to document that — and stacks of those cases getting carried off on a pallet via forklift.

At one point, Combs stood in front of what looked like a mountain of the cases. "Get this one," he said to a photographer as he hugged the cases as far as his arms would stretch.

Later, he'd get to snag one of the cans right off of a quick-moving line.

He got a taste of that and a few different brewery roles, including one that involved flipping a cardboard box filled with unconstructed cases into place. A few cases snuck out the back, but not too shabby for a first-timer.

"Thanks for letting me do that," Combs said to the workers as he shook their hands. "Thanks for letting me be in the way."

Combs also tried his hand at adding hops, one of which was liquid. "Have y'all seen 'Superbad'?" Combs asked with a bucket of hops in hand.

It reminded him of the scene when McLovin was trying to buy booze at a liquor store and said to the cashier: "You know, I heard they recently decided to add more hops to it."

Toward the conclusion of the tour, Combs said he had a "truly amazing" time. But, his favorite part had to be the grand finale.

He got to go up on a brewhouse rooftop with striking views of the city, the home of the Brewers and that big red Miller sign.

Up there is where he shotgunned a beer in under 5 seconds, and had the honor of sampling an exclusive maturation stock that not many get to try.

"To be standing up here is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Combs said.

How about those eight ACM Awards nominations

The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards nominations were announced earlier this week. Combs leads the nominations with eight , including entertainer of the year, male artist of the year, album of the year, song of the year, single of the year and music event of the year.

"It's really awesome," he said. "Always surprising, I think ... In a lot of ways, it feels like I've been doing this a lifetime. And, in a lot of ways, I feel like I've been doing it for six months. So, I feel like sometimes I'm so conflicted with knowing what to feel or think ... It's an honor. It's my wildest dreams coming true. So, I'm a very lucky guy every day."

A 2024 win via Combs nomination for entertainer of the year would clinch the coveted triple crown award, which consists of an entertainer of the year win plus wins in an act's respective new artist (male, female, duo, or group) and artist (male, female, duo or group) categories, a USA TODAY report said.

The event will air on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on May 16.

Piet Levy of the Journal Sentinel staff and USA TODAY contributed to this report.