Full-Day Guided Beer Tour in Perth

Perth’s craft beer scene makes the most sense from the back seat of a minibus. This full-day outing takes you to five local breweries, pours more than 25 beers, and lets someone else handle the driving. At Billabong Brewing, you also get a look at how beer is made.

I like the built-in variety: Two Up offers 11 beers alone, while Bright Tank and Otherside bring different moods and brewing styles. I also like the practical setup, with lunch included, pickup and drop-off offered, and coolboxes for beer purchases. The catch is heat. A previous hot-weather outing was uncomfortable, so check the forecast before booking.

Key points at a glance

• Five brewery stops in about six hours: Expect a full day, not a quick tasting session.
• More than 25 beers: Two Up alone offers its full range of 11 beers.
• Billabong adds a production visit: You taste beer and see how on-premise brewing works.
• Andrew and Carmel are named guides: The host can make a real difference to the day.
• Lunch and transport are included: You can sample freely without planning a driving route.
• Small-group format, with a capacity question: The tour is promoted for up to 15 people, while booking information lists a maximum of 22, so confirm the group size if that matters to you.

A full day built around Perth beer

This is not a single taproom visit with a few token samples. You spend roughly six hours moving between five breweries, tasting a wide selection, eating lunch, and shopping for local bottles or cans along the way.

The tour begins at 10:30 am at 378 Wellington Street in Perth. Pickup is offered, and the day returns to the same meeting point. A designated driver takes care of the road, which is the key practical benefit. You can compare beers properly without worrying about who will drive back.

The tour is aimed at people who enjoy trying several styles rather than sticking to one familiar pint. You may prefer the first brewery of the day, find a later beer too experimental, or decide that one taproom could have filled the whole afternoon. That range is part of the point, but it also means the experience will not please every palate equally.

The format is social. You meet other beer drinkers, share a vehicle, and move through the same tasting schedule. Guides Andrew and Carmel are both praised in the supplied feedback, with Carmel singled out for helping make the day enjoyable and Andrew described as helpful. The host matters here because a six-hour brewery tour needs more than transport. It needs someone who can keep the day moving and make the stops feel connected.

Two Up Brewery: 11 beers in one stop

One of the strongest parts of the day is the visit to Two Up Brewery at 167A Grand Boulevard. You get the chance to taste the full range of 11 beers produced by this Western Australian brewery.

That is a serious tasting session by itself. Rather than sampling one or two house favorites, you can compare the brewery’s broader output. If you like working out which styles suit you, this is where the tour becomes especially useful. You may find a dependable favorite, discover a style you normally skip, or simply learn how much variation one brewery can offer.

The stop lasts about an hour. That gives you time to taste without turning every pour into a race, although the overall schedule still has several breweries to cover. Pace yourself. More than 25 beers over a day sounds generous, and it is, but careful tasting is more enjoyable than trying to finish everything put in front of you.

Two Up also helps explain why this tour suits beer fans who want range. You are not only visiting taprooms for atmosphere. You are comparing breweries, recipes, and approaches across Perth. The risk is obvious: if you treat every sample like a full drink, the later stops may blur together.

Billabong Brewing adds a look behind the beer

At Billabong Brewing, the tour moves beyond tasting. You sample beers made for the commercial market and see how customers produce their own on-premise beers.

That production element gives the day some useful balance. Brewery tours can become a chain of bar visits, especially when several stops are packed into one schedule. Billabong gives you a practical look at the making of beer, while still leaving room for tasting.

The stop is listed at about 45 minutes. That is enough for an introduction and a few samples, but do not expect a long technical brewing class. The value is in seeing how the beer you are drinking connects to the equipment and process behind it.

For anyone curious about brewing, this may be the most informative stop. It also gives you something different from the taproom format at Two Up. You get a better sense of how the tour is not simply repeating the same experience five times.

Bright Tank Brewing in East Perth

Bright Tank Brewing Co is described as a Western Australian brewery in East Perth. It often serves as the lunch stop on weekend tours, though the exact food arrangement may depend on the day.

Lunch is already included in the price, which makes this a welcome pause in a beer-heavy schedule. You get time to eat, reset your palate, and talk with the group before continuing. That matters more than it might seem. Six hours of tastings without a proper meal would make the day harder to enjoy.

The stop lasts about an hour. If you are choosing this experience mainly for food, keep your expectations measured because the supplied details do not specify the menu. If you are choosing it for a relaxed brewery day with lunch built in, the stop fits the plan well.

Bright Tank also gives the route another change of setting. Two Up provides a broad tasting list, Billabong adds brewing context, and Bright Tank is tied to the meal break. Each stop has a different job, which helps prevent the day from feeling like one long visit to the same kind of room.

Otherside Brewing brings a more experimental finish

The final named brewery is Otherside Brewing Co, a warehouse brewery in the Western Australian suburbs. The stop lasts about 45 minutes and gives you another chance to taste local beer and buy something to take home.

This is also the stop where personal taste may matter most. One piece of direct feedback found the last two breweries less essential, especially Otherside, because some of the beers felt too experimental. That is not a flaw for everyone. If you enjoy unusual recipes and new ideas, Otherside may be the most interesting stop. If you prefer classic, easy-drinking styles, you may find the ending less convincing.

The timing matters. By the time you reach the last brewery, you have already visited several venues and tasted a large number of beers. A beer that seems exciting early in the day may feel challenging later. You will get more from Otherside if you taste selectively and keep water and food in the picture.

The tour may include five or more breweries, but the named route gives you a clear idea of the core experience: Two Up, Billabong, Bright Tank, and Otherside, along with the wider Perth Beer Tours program. Ask for the exact day’s route if visiting a particular brewery is important to you.

What the $129.10 price really covers

The listed cost is $129.10 per person. At first glance, that may seem high for a brewery day, but the value is not just in the beer.

The price includes the guided route, transport with a designated driver, access to tastings, lunch, and the chance to visit five breweries. It also removes the need to arrange separate rides between venues. If you bought a meal and several tasting flights independently, then added transport, the total could approach the tour price quickly.

The coolboxes are a small but useful touch. Perth beer is part of the souvenir appeal, and you can buy some of the local beers visited during the day without leaving them to heat up in a car. Do not treat the coolboxes as unlimited luggage space, but they make purchases easier.

The value is strongest for an enthusiastic beer drinker who would otherwise spend a day organizing several venues. It is weaker if you only want one or two beers, dislike group outings, or do not care about tasting across different breweries. You are paying for structure and transport as much as for the drinks.

Group discounts are offered, which may improve the price for friends or family booking together. The tour is frequently reserved well ahead of time, with an average booking point of about 56 days in advance. If your dates are fixed, book early rather than assuming there will be a spare place.

Heat can change the whole experience

Weather is the most important practical warning. The experience requires good weather, and it may be canceled if conditions are poor. In that case, you are offered another date or a full refund.

Hot weather is a separate concern. A previous guest found the tour difficult when temperatures rose above 30C, even though the first two breweries were enjoyable when it was cooler. That is sensible advice. Alcohol affects you more quickly in heat, and a day of tastings requires water, food, and a slower pace.

I would choose a cooler day if possible. The tour begins at 10:30 am and runs into the afternoon, so you are not avoiding the hottest part of the day. Wear light clothing, drink water, and do not feel obliged to finish every sample. The tour is about finding good beer, not proving how much you can consume.

The weather policy also means you should keep some flexibility in your plans. A cancellation caused by poor weather leads to a date change or refund, but it can still disrupt a tightly scheduled Perth visit.

Group size, transport, and the social side

The tour is designed to feel small and friendly. The main description gives a maximum of 15 people, while the additional booking information gives a maximum of 22. That difference is worth checking with Perth Beer Tours before you pay if group size is a major factor in your decision.

Even with a larger group, the shared vehicle and repeated tastings naturally create conversation. This is a good choice if you like meeting people over a beer. It is less suitable if you want to set your own pace or spend a long time at one brewery.

Pickup is offered, and the stated start point is Perth Beer Tours at 378 Wellington Street. The activity ends back at that meeting point. The location is near public transport, so the return point is practical if you need to continue sightseeing or reach another part of the city.

A designated driver is central to the experience. You do not need to compare taxi fares between five venues, and you can make purchases without planning who will carry them or drive. That convenience is a major part of the price.

Who should book this brewery day?

I would recommend it most strongly to:

• Beer fans who want to compare several Perth breweries in one day
• Visitors without a car
• Friends looking for a social outing with transport included
• People curious about local production, not just taproom drinking
• Anyone who enjoys trying unusual beers alongside familiar styles

You should think twice if you have gluten intolerance, since the experience is specifically not recommended for you. It is also a poor fit if you dislike beer, want a quiet private tour, or prefer to choose each drink and venue yourself.

The day works best for people who treat tastings as samples rather than a race. You will enjoy it more if you eat lunch, drink water, and accept that not every beer will match your taste.

Booking, cancellation, and final practical checks

Confirmation is provided when you book. Most people can take part, and the tour operates near public transport. A minimum number of participants is required, so the operator may offer another date, another experience, or a full refund if that minimum is not reached.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund. Cut-off times follow local Perth time.

Before booking, I would check three things: the weather forecast, the expected group size, and the exact brewery route for your date. Those details will tell you whether the day matches your priorities better than the headline number of beers.

Should you book the Perth beer tour?

Book it if you want a ready-made Perth brewery day with transport, lunch, and plenty of samples. The strongest reasons are the 11-beer tasting at Two Up, the production visit at Billabong, and the freedom to sample without driving. Guides such as Andrew and Carmel can also add the friendly human touch that keeps a long group outing enjoyable.

Skip it if you are sensitive to heat, want only traditional beer styles, or would rather spend an entire afternoon at one favorite brewery. The final stops may feel less essential if experimental beer is not your thing.

For most beer enthusiasts, $129.10 is reasonable value for six hours of transport, food, guided tastings, and five brewery visits. Choose a mild day, pace yourself, and confirm the group size and route. That is the best way to turn this from a simple drinking session into a useful introduction to Perth beer.

FAQ

How long does the Perth beer tour last?

The experience lasts approximately six hours. The listed start time is 10:30 am, and the activity ends back at the Perth meeting point.

Where does the tour start?

It starts at Perth Beer Tours, 378 Wellington Street, Perth, WA 6000, Australia.

Does the tour include pickup?

Yes. Pickup is offered, and the activity ends back at the stated meeting point.

How many breweries will I visit?

The tour visits five separate breweries, with the program also describing the possibility of five or more stops. The named brewery visits include Two Up, Billabong Brewing, Bright Tank Brewing Co, and Otherside Brewing Co.

How many beers can I taste?

You have the chance to taste more than 25 beers. At Two Up Brewery, the tasting includes the full range of 11 beers produced there.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is included in the tour price. Bright Tank Brewing Co often serves as the lunch stop on weekend tours.

Is the tour suitable for someone with gluten intolerance?

No. The activity is not recommended for people with gluten intolerance.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.