There's An Arkansas Brews Cruise That Craft Beer Lovers Should Know About
By Carol Ann Carson|Published November 10, 2017
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Carol Ann Carson
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
Arkansans enjoy celebrating all things artisan, something about that honest hard work has stayed strong in our state culture. We’ll wake up early for the farmers market, go out of the way to help small businesses, and end the day savoring the flavor of a local brewery. We’ve found the perfect tour to take for any craft beer lover. Sip in style during the Arkansas Brews Cruise and learn about the brewing process.
This will be your chariot for an afternoon of brewery education.
The Brews Cruise can tour the Rebel Kettle Brewing, Lost 40 Brewing, Stone's Throw Brewing, Flyway Brewing Company, Core Brewing Co., Diamond Bear Brewing Co., Blue Canoe Brewing Co., Damgoode Pies and Taproom, or Vino's Brew Pub.
You'll get to learn about the entire process, from malting, to the hop boil, to fermentation. See how the brewery conditions the beer and packages their final product. Of course you'll get to have samples all along the way.
Learn what to look for in tasting samples as well as the differences between beer types like ales and lagers. Get the chance to try new styles and find a new favorite. You'll also get to see how this brewery's process compares to the first stop.
