The Brew City Trail
Presented by Miller High Life
Milwaukee is a city built by beer. It's the true Brew City that, at its peak, was the brewing capital of the world, and for generations, has brought barrels and kegs and glasses of liquid gold to thirsty mouths across the country and around the world thanks to brewing behemoths like Miller, Pabst, Schlitz and Blatz. Today, that history lives on in our landmarks, the names of our sports teams and our culture, but it also lives on in our pint glasses. A new wave of brewers has tapped into new energy, with craft brews and innovative brewing minds making Milwaukee's beer scene unlike any other in the country. Explore the past, present and future of Milwaukee's brewing roots along the Brew City Trail.
Things to Do Along the Trail
Milwaukee is the city that beer built, and now you can see how Milwaukee builds its beer. From macro to micro, fruit beers to gourmet sodas, take an individual brewery tour or hop on a beer tour bus for a guided expedition through multiple breweries to see how Brew City is still earning its name!
More to Explore
Brew City offers more beyond beer. Milwaukee's rich history and unique experiences are ready to be discovered.
Featured Stops Along the Brew City Trail
Miller Brewery Tour and Brewery Shop
The Miller Brewery Tour extends a warm invitation to delve into the rich tapestry of…
Ope! Brewing Co.
At Ope! Brewing Company, we’re dedicated to offering a truly one-of-a-kind experience…
Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen
Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen, a vibrant cornerstone of downtown Milwaukee's…
Lakefront Brewery, Inc.
Lakefront Brewery, Inc. is an independent craft brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin…
Your Next Stop
Plan your route and explore the breweries, taprooms and beer experiences waiting along the Brew City Trail.
Brew City Blog
Read the stories that will fill your glass with what's new in Milwaukee's brewing scene.
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Friday Brewery Tours
- August 7, 2026
- Pilot Project Brewing
Milwaukee Beer Tour: Dive Bar Edition!
- August 7, 2026 - October 3, 2026
- Station 1846
Milwaukee Sightseeing Tour
- August 7, 2026 - October 31, 2026
- Untapped Tours
TOUR: Beer is famous - Milwaukee made it so
- August 7, 2026 - October 30, 2026
- Pilot Project Brewing
Traveling Beer Garden at Froemming Park
- August 7, 2026 - August 16, 2026