When Beer Was Water - A Historical Drinking Tour
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Overview
Your first beer at each stop is included in the ticket price
Drinking has played a decisive role in everything from the landing of the Mayflower to the events leading up to the Revolutionary War (and beyond). The early colonists of New England always had beer on hand. While they admit the water of this land was good, they would never put it above good beer.
On this drinking tour, we showcase local breweries and taverns to drink in the footsteps of our American founders; connecting with a often understated, but very important, part of their daily lives.
Drinking has played a decisive role in everything from the landing of the Mayflower to the events leading up to the Revolutionary War (and beyond). The early colonists of New England always had beer on hand. While they admit the water of this land was good, they would never put it above good beer.
On this drinking tour, we showcase local breweries and taverns to drink in the footsteps of our American founders; connecting with a often understated, but very important, part of their daily lives.
Inclusions
- Alcoholic Beverages - Your first beer at each stop is included in the ticket price
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: East Regiment Beer Company, 30 Church St, Salem, MA 01970-3714
On the first stop, we'll discuss the earliest history of The United States, Salem's founding, and how beer and alcohol played a role in both.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Notch Brewery & Tap Room, 565 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02135-1018
At the second stop (in Salem, NOT Boston), we'll explore the drinks that would have been available for the early colonists to partake, and how often they did just that.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: East Regiment Beer Company, 30 Church St, Salem, MA 01970-3714
On the first stop, we'll discuss the earliest history of The United States, Salem's founding, and how beer and alcohol played a role in both.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Notch Brewery & Tap Room, 565 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02135-1018
At the second stop (in Salem, NOT Boston), we'll explore the drinks that would have been available for the early colonists to partake, and how often they did just that.
Duration: 45 minutes
Time of tour
7:00 PM
Meeting point
Lappin Park, 237-245 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
jacksopinions
January 2020
I've been on, and taken visitors on, countless Salem tours over the years and this one outshines them all. Vijay's knowledge and passion for history engaged every member of our group, which included local history buffs and people with only the vaguest knowledge of Salem's history. It was great ...
I've been on, and taken visitors on, countless Salem tours over the years and this one outshines them all. Vijay's knowledge and passion for history engaged every member of our group, which included local history buffs and people with only the vaguest knowledge of Salem's history. It was great fun visiting different pubs, trying new beers and learning how beer played an integral role in settling Salem and its role in daily life. I would recommend this engaging and innovative tour to anyone visiting or living in the area and am looking forward to going on more tours in the future.BeerLover111
January 2020
3 stops, 2 at brew pubs, and 1 at a tavern. Great beer choices at all 3. Vijay gives a solid overview of what types of beers were brewed in the 16th century along with a number of other "spirits" that were often consumed. He explains why each was a local favorite, what was brewed/distilled wher...
3 stops, 2 at brew pubs, and 1 at a tavern. Great beer choices at all 3. Vijay gives a solid overview of what types of beers were brewed in the 16th century along with a number of other "spirits" that were often consumed. He explains why each was a local favorite, what was brewed/distilled where, and where it would most likely have been consumed. All of this was just a backdrop for him sharing his impressive knowledge of 16th and 17th century Salem (and the North Shore in general). He discusses many aspects of the daily routine and society of the time. There wasn't a question I asked that he did not give a confident (and i suspect correct!) answer to! Loved the tour and am likely to go on his others.JamieWorrall
December 2019
I was visiting my family before Thanksgiving and this tour happened to be available the weekend I was in the area. It was a perfect way to catch up with friends over beer, but also to have a fun and different activity to look forward to and learn a TON along the way. Vijay was our guide and extr...
I was visiting my family before Thanksgiving and this tour happened to be available the weekend I was in the area. It was a perfect way to catch up with friends over beer, but also to have a fun and different activity to look forward to and learn a TON along the way. Vijay was our guide and extremely knowledgable about everything from the specific kinds of beer that were typical back in the early days of Salem to the greater trade routes that played a part in these fledgling economies. It was so fun because we were talking about history through the context of taverns and breweries! The best kind of lesson! I also liked that our group of 6 was small enough to get to know one another around the table. It seemed everyone felt comfortable asking questions or taking the conversation into a bit of architecture q&a when some building was of interest while walking from place to place. Look forward to trying his other tours when I am in Massachusetts again!