Taps & Corks Tours

Cost: $52 per person. Tour is in partnership with People First Tourism and Visit Raleigh. You will be redirected to the P1T website for ticket sales.

What’s included: Four samples of beer and and two cider samples at two stops; gratuity for bartenders. (Guide gratuity is not included.)

Meeting location: Lynnwood Brewing Concern taproom, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC

We’ll start at Lynnwood Brewing Concern for beer and bites before taking a short walk over to East Bower Cider Co. for more holiday flavor. Weather permitting, we’ll soak up the cozy outdoor atmosphere that makes these spots so special.

And of course — come dressed for fun! The guest wearing the ugliest sweater will win a Taps & Corks Tours t-shirt, plus bragging rights for the season. You might even discover a few beers or ciders that make perfect stocking stuffers for Santa’s list!

Your guide Natalie Hampton, owner of Taps & Corks Tours, has spent more than a decade writing about North Carolina beer and wine on the Tarheel Taps & Corks blog. She loves sharing her passion for NC craft beverages through walking tours — especially during the most wonderful time of the beer! 🍻

Know before you go: You must be 21 to participate. Tour is rain or shine. Wear good shoes for walking and clothing appropriate for the weather.

The walk between stops is only about a block. Tours may sell out, so buy tickets now!