Tempe Brewery Tour: Craft Beer Crawl Transportation Guide

Tempe Brewery Tour: Your Complete Craft Beer Crawl Guide

Arizona's craft beer revolution has found a passionate home in Tempe. From the landmark Four Peaks Brewing Company to innovative newcomers, Tempe offers a diverse brewing scene worth exploring — and worth doing safely with professional transportation.

The short answer: a private brewery crawl is priced by the hour. The Limo Party Sprinter (16 Pax) at $175/hr covers a 4-stop, 4-hour Tempe tour for $700 before tax — about $44 per person with sixteen aboard. Couples take the Luxury SUV at $125/hr; big groups take the Party Bus (28 Pax) at $250/hr. Drinking on board is legal for passengers 21+ under A.R.S. § 4-251 — details below.

Tempe's Craft Beer Landscape

The Anchor: Four Peaks Brewing Company

Arizona's most famous craft brewery, Four Peaks has been a Tempe institution for decades. Located in a historic creamery building on 8th Street, it's where many Arizona beer lovers began their craft journey.

Must-Try: Kilt Lifter Scottish-Style Ale, Hop Knot IPA
Atmosphere: Historic, spacious, family-friendly during the day
Food: Full menu, beer-friendly fare

The Tempe Brewery Scene

A downtown Tempe brewery with a rooftop patio

• Location: Downtown Tempe
• Vibe: Modern, rooftop patio
• Specialty: German-style lagers, creative IPAs
• Food: Elevated pub fare

A South Tempe roadhouse brewery

• Location: South Tempe
• Vibe: Western, roadhouse feel
• Specialty: American ales, rotating taps
• Food: BBQ and pub classics

Arizona Wilderness Brewing (Gilbert location nearby)

• Worth the short drive from Tempe
• Vibe: Outdoor adventure theme
• Specialty: Wild ales, experimental brews
• Food: Outstanding food program

Huss Brewing (Tempe Public Market location)

• Location: Tempe Public Market
• Vibe: Market atmosphere, community feel
• Specialty: Scottsdale Blonde, Husstler Milk Stout
• Food: Multiple vendors in the market

Planning Your Tempe Brewery Tour

Sample 4-Stop Tour (4-5 hours)

Stop 1: Four Peaks Brewing (8th Street)

• Start with the classic
• Historic setting, large-format bottles to share
• 1-1.5 hours

Stop 2: the downtown Tempe rooftop brewery

• Short ride to the downtown location
• Rooftop if weather permits
• 1 hour

Stop 3: Huss at Tempe Public Market

• Experience the market vibe
• Grab food from vendors
• 1 hour

Stop 4: the South Tempe roadhouse

• End with a casual Western atmosphere
• Optional: late dinner
• Flexible timing

Sample 6-Stop Tour (6-7 hours)

For serious craft beer enthusiasts, add:

• Arizona Wilderness (Gilbert)
• San Tan Brewing (Chandler)
• Extended time at each location

Remember: a 7-hour booking earns one free hour, so a 7-hour tour bills 6 hours.

Brewery Tour Transportation Options

Rates are hourly. 7+ hours earns 1 free hour, 12+ hours earns 2, 15+ hours earns 3. 8% tax applies. Checkout shows exactly what is charged today and when any balance is due. Tip is optional — 10/15/20% presets at checkout. It is never added automatically.

Every tour includes:

• Professional, licensed chauffeur
• Cooler with water
• Flexible routing and timing
• Door-to-door service

Tour Planning Tips

Timing Your Tour

Best Days:

• Saturday afternoons (most breweries fully staffed)
• Friday evenings (lively atmosphere)
• Sunday afternoons (relaxed, often specials)

Avoid:

• ASU football game days (traffic, crowds)
• Major event weekends
• Monday/Tuesday (some breweries closed or limited hours)

Eating Strategy

Option 1: Eat at a Brewery
Two of the four stops have full kitchens. Plan a meal stop.

Option 2: Food Before Touring
Grab lunch before starting, snack at breweries.

Option 3: Tempe Public Market
Multiple food vendors make this a great meal stop.

Important: Don't skip food. Craft beer on an empty stomach ends tours early.

Pace Management

Flight Strategy:
Order flights (4-5 small pours) rather than pints to sample more variety without overconsumption.

Water Matters:
We provide water in our vehicles. Drink between stops.

Know Your Limits:
A good brewery tour is about tasting and experiencing, not about volume.

What a Tempe Brewery Tour Costs

We don't sell packages — you book the vehicle for the hours you need. Here are the three most common tours, priced from the table above.

The Classic Tempe Four

Duration: 4 hours
Stops: four Tempe taprooms
Vehicle: Limo Party Sprinter (16 Pax)
Fare: 4 × $175 = $700 before tax ($756 with 8% tax)
Per Person: about $44 with sixteen aboard

Couple's Craft Beer Date

Duration: 4 hours (the minimum)
Stops: 3 breweries of your choice
Vehicle: Luxury SUV
Fare: 4 × $125 = $500 before tax ($540 with tax)

Bachelor/Bachelorette Brew Bash

Duration: 6 hours
Stops: 5+ breweries, including neighboring cities
Vehicle: Party Bus (28 Pax)
Fare: 6 × $250 = $1,500 before tax ($1,620 with tax)
Per Person: about $54 with 28 aboard — or take the Ultra Luxury Party Sprinter for 15 at $1,500 (about $100 each)

Corporate Team Building

Duration: 4 hours
Stops: 4 breweries with private space options
Vehicle: Executive Sprinter ($580 for 4 hours, about $41 per person with 14) or multiple vehicles as needed
Add-Ons: Trivia games, brewery tours, private tastings — arranged directly with the breweries

Beyond Tempe: Regional Additions

If You Want to Expand

North to Scottsdale:

• Goldwater Brewing
• A Scottsdale pizza-and-beer room

East to Gilbert/Mesa:

• Arizona Wilderness
• San Tan Brewing
• Cider Corps

West to Phoenix:

• Wren House Brewing
• Arizona Wilderness Downtown

We can customize routes to include any combination. See our brewery crawl experience for more route ideas.

Booking Your Brewery Tour

What We Need to Know

• Group size (affects vehicle choice)
• Preferred date/time
• Must-visit breweries vs. flexible
• Food preferences
• Pickup location
• Any special occasions (birthday, promotion, etc.)

When to Book

Availability varies by date and by vehicle. Request a current quote for your date and we will confirm what is open. Send the date, the headcount and the brewery list, and we will confirm what is open and quote it. Same-day requests: paid online checkout closes 24 hours before pickup, so call our reservations team inside that window.

Payment & Policies

• Checkout shows exactly what is charged today and when any balance is due.
• Overtime billed at the hourly rate
• Cancellation: Cancellation terms depend on your date and booking; read the cancellation policy before you book. One free date change at 72+ hours.
• Full details on our policies page

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can we bring our own beer in the vehicle?
A: Yes, if everyone drinking is 21 or older. Arizona's open-container law (A.R.S. § 4-251) exempts passengers in a vehicle for hire such as a party bus or limousine, so alcohol is legal on board. It's BYOB, nobody under 21 drinks, and the driver never does — read the full explainer. That said, we recommend saving your taste buds for the breweries.

Q: What if someone has too much?
A: We'll ensure they're safely transported. We may suggest cutting the tour short for everyone's comfort.

Q: Can you recommend breweries based on our tastes?
A: Absolutely. Tell us what you like — IPAs, stouts, sours, lagers — and we'll suggest stops.

Q: Do breweries require reservations?
A: Most don't for small groups. Large groups (10+) should call ahead.

Q: What about designated drivers?
A: That's why you hired us. Everyone can participate equally.

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Explore Tempe's craft beer scene the right way — with professional transportation, local knowledge, and no one behind the wheel who shouldn't be. Ready to book the date? Call our reservations team at (623) 986-6339, text (623) 986-6339, email reservations@scottsdalesprinters.com, or get a quote. Checkout shows exactly what is charged today and when any balance is due. Cancellation terms depend on your date and booking; read the cancellation policy before you book.