Are there any Byron Bay craft beer tours?

Byron Bay craft beer tours stop at several Northern Rivers breweries – and throw in visits to distilleries in the Byron Bay area, too.

Byron Bay in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales is known for sensational beaches, surfing lessons, kayaking with dolphins and a laid-back, alternative lifestyle.

But there’s also a great craft beer scene in Byron Bay, and one of the top Byron Bay experiences to check out is a craft breweries and distilleries tour.

To book the full day Byron Bay craft beer and distilleries tour, click here.

How the Byron Bay craft beer tour works

The Behind The Barrel tour in Byron Bay visits either three breweries and one distillery, or two breweries and two distilleries. The exact itinerary varies a little day by day, but the main breweries visited on the tours are Stone and Wood, Wandana Brewing Company and Seven Mile Brewing Co.

The distilleries visited by the Behind the Barrel tour are chosen from the Cape Byron Distillery, Lord Byron Distillery and Husk Distillers.

8 amazing Byron Bay experiences worth booking today

Experience the region’s glorious natural landscapes from above – on a hot air balloon ride.
Go kayaking with dolphins – and get much closer to them than on a boat tour 🐬.
Learn to surf – on a half day surf lesson 🏄‍♀️.
Discover the local secrets – let a guide show you the hidden beaches and waterfalls 🏖️.
Go on a three habitat wildlife safari – spotting koalas, kangaroos and flying foxes 🐨🦘.
See glowworms light up the World Heritage-listed rainforest.
Explore the Byron Bay hinterland – including the rainforest walk to Minyon Falls.
Taste craft beers and spirits – on a tour of Byron’s breweries and distilleries 🍻.
Also try… Skydives | Sea-kayaking | Whale-watching.

Byron Bay craft breweries

There are guided tastings at each stop. For the breweries, this means getting an idea of the different style of beer, pale ales, IPAs, stouts, and lagers.

At some of the stops, there are also tours of the facilities. These which guests to learn more about the brewing process, from selecting the ingredients to fermentation and bottling.

Throughout the tour, the guide gives a history of brewing and distilling in the Byron Bay region. This includes information on sustainability and the efforts local breweries are making to reduce their environmental impact.

Lunch is also included at one of the venues on this day trip.

Byron Bay craft beer tour reviews

Reviews of the Behind the Barrel tour in Byron Bay give particular praise to the knowledgeable, insightful guides. It’s a fun day out tasting beers and spirits, but most guest also emerge having learned something.

At time of writing, this Byron Bay craft beer tour costs $179 and should be booked online.