FAQs


You have questions? We have the answers.

  • Can I be picked up and/or dropped off at my house or hotel?

    Yes! We can pick up the whole group at almost any location in the greater Austin area. If you are going out after your tour, we're happy to drop you off at a restaurant, a bar, Rainey Street, 6th Street, or nearly anywhere else in town at no additional charge! Multiple pickups or drop offs (as in 2 of either) will require a prior agreed upon arrangement (which will usually be some kind of monetary incentive).

  • What kind of things can I learn on my tour?

    You're in for a treat! By the time you're done with our tour, you'll gain a new understanding and appreciation for craft beer, the industry as a whole, the amazing people behind it, and the flourishing craft beverage culture here in Central Texas. You'll learn everything from how beer is made to why it looks, smells, and tastes the way it does; tricks of the trade on how to serve beer; the history of many different beer styles, and even how to impress your friends with a dinner party matching food and beer.

  • Do I have to be 21 to ride the Beer Bus?

    Mostly yes. All drinkers must be 21 or older, in both years and maturity level. IDs will be checked upon boarding. No maturity level test is given, but if we see you boarding with a funnel for drinking beers, we’ll know. Everyone will know.

    If you have younger children, we may be able to accommodate, so please contact us directly for possibilities.

  • Do you accommodate large groups?

    Absolutely! Our Sprinter holds up to 14 people, but we can accommodate groups of up to 40 people. Please check out our Large Groups section.

  • Will there be food?

    YES!

    Our first tour stop is typically at a brewpub (a brewery with a full kitchen) so that we can establish a nice food base for beer drinking. If you prefer this happen at a later stop, we can make that happen too.

    Your guide will share suggestions on the best food options along your route. Almost every place we stop has a food truck, if not an entire kitchen, so there will be plenty to choose from along the way.

    There will be complimentary snacks (usually pretzels) and bottled water provided onboard.

    If you plan to eat, we ask that you order early so as not to delay our departure for the next fun place.

  • Do I need to bring anything?

    Generally, no. But...

    A1: If you purchased a Brewhouse Tour upgrade: Operating brewhouses are industrial areas, and as such require CLOSED TOE SHOES. If you choose to not wear them, you probably won’t get to go back and enjoy this experience, and that would be a shame. If safety glasses are required, they will provide those for you.


    A2: You will need to show PROPER ID prior to boarding, and some of the taprooms we visit may want to see it also.


    A3: MONEY is not a bad idea, but you probably already knew that. Everyone will be on their own tabs if you booked our Original Tour. Beer samples are provided on the Super Deluxe Tour, but you'll probably want to buy other cool stuff along the way.

  • Are the stops the same for every tour?

    No way! Every tour is bespoke to each client and curated by our in-house expert. we hit the best spots in and around Austin, and there are lots of them!

  • Do I tip the driver and guide?

    It's so very cool that you thought of this! Our tours automatically add gratuiity at 20%, but since you're going to have an amazing time, you can show them all the love your heart desires :)

  • Do I tip at the breweries?

    If you are on a Super Deluxe Tour, the tip is built in for your samples. When you open your tab for additional items (more beer, food, beer-to-go, merch, etc.) please tip the staff appropriately.

    If you are on an Original Tour, please tip them on each tab as you normally would.

  • How long will our tour last?

    Since our tours are all custom created, the duration times may vary. As a rule of thumb, all city tours take about one hour longer than the number of stops (i.e. 3 stop tours last about 4 hours). All of our Hill Country tours are about 1.5-2 hours longer than the number of stops. San Antonio tours typically last 8 hours.

  • Can we bring our own beer, liquor, food, or coolers on the Beer Bus?

    A1: Beer - Yes, you can drink beer on the Bus! But, consider these things when deciding how much (if any) beer to bring:

         1) We will be visiting 3 or 4 places that will have all of the beverages you need, and you will be drinking for a few hours

         2) If we are going out to the Hill Country or out of town, only the first and last legs of the run will be long enough to actually enjoy a beer. Commutes between stops are typically only

    5-15 minutes. If you are taking the 15 minute increment as a challenge, please bring your brand new pledge pin from your new fraternity so we can all marvel at its marvelousness.

         3) You will always need less than you think. No tour group that has brought beer has actually finished it. Ok, one did. Also, if you are being dropped off somewhere public, you may not be able to take it with you. Hmm, give it some thought.


    A2: Liquor - No, no, and some more no. We’re here to appreciate and enjoy beer, not race each other to pass out time. Also, please see the "What if I'm already drunk?" answer below.


    A3: Drugs - Seriously? C'mon. None of them pair well with an extended drinking session. No, they don't. Not even if you think they do.


    A4: Food - Light snacks (typically pretzels) will be provided onboard, and most stops will have food options. Some of Austin’s best food trucks are located at our breweries. If you would like for one of our stops to offer a more substantial food menu, we can work that out while we're customizing your tour. You can even pick whether it is the first or last stop, or whichever. However, if you want to bring your own, feel free, but be considerate of those around you. If you plan on bringing a bucket of delicious fried chicken onboard and filling the bus with that sweet aroma, you also better plan on passing that bucket around!


    A5: Coolers - There is a cooler provided onboard to store your beer-to-go purchases. However, if you really feel the need to bring a small cooler, we can probably work with that. Depending upon how large your group is, it may end up being your lap or foot cooler. So maybe it’s best to just use ours.

  • Can I purchase beer and/or merchandise on my own at the breweries?

    Yes!

    We leave time for this on each stop, and encourage you to do so. We'll even have a cooler with ice onboard to keep all of your six-packs and crowlers cold until the tour is finished. You're going to want some of that delicious beer you had on the tour, so bring some home! Also, that hat/shirt/glass/thing is a cool souvenir, so maybe pick that up too.

  • What if I’m not drinking?

    Each stop will have a variety of non-alcoholic beverages for you to choose from.

    Regarding cost, there are two answers:

    ORIGINAL TOUR - This tour does not include samples, so the price would be the same. This model gives each person the freedom to choose as much or as little as they want at each stop, and the non-drinker is one of the reasons we still offer this model.

    SUPER DELUXE TOUR - Since you won't be partaking in all of those wonderful beer samples, you shouldn't have to pay for them. Your price will be the same as the applicable Original Tour.

  • Is there water available on the tour?

    Absolutely! There will be a cooler filled with enough complimentary bottled water for everyone. Feel free to bring more. Hydration is key to longevity and "intoxication management" when day drinking!

  • Is this a “Party Bus?”

    Fun question! And...

    No. This is much more of a craft beverage appreciation type of thing. While we very much want you to have fun (and you will!), we pride ourselves in the educational aspect of our operation and greatly respect our brewery partners. Believe us when we tell you that the staff of any establishment groans when they see a bus load of drunks roll up to their door. And also no, our vehicles are not equipped with stripper poles.

  • What if I’m already drunk before the tour starts?

    No jokes here. You won’t be allowed on the tour and won’t be given a refund. While we do like to have fun, we will not put the other riders, our brewery partners, or ourselves at this kind of risk. Also, if you become intoxicated to the point that you are disruptive to the other riders or brewery patrons, you will be ejected from the tour without a refund. This is at the complete discretion of the driver and guide and would be absolutely terrible. Simply put, don’t be that guy or gal. There are other tours for this type of thing, but we guarantee you that we are not it.

  • What if someone in my group vomits (or worse) in the vehicle?

    Yuck! Whaaat?!

    Public shaming will likely be the first course of action, but not in all cases.

    In all cases, a cleaning fee equivalent to the total cost of the cleanup will be charged to the card on file. That's fair, right?

  • What if I have to cancel my tour?

    While we will be sad that you will not be going, if you cancel more than a week ahead of time, no problem, you’ll get a full refund. We’ll have to charge a small processing fee which covers the credit card transaction fees (you didn’t think we were going to pay that, right?). If you cancel between 4-7 days before, you’ll get a 50% refund because it simply won’t rebook in that time frame, and we’ll have an unexpected day off. We promise to take that 50% and spend it on beer on that day. You will probably receive an email containing pictures of all the fun you missed. There will be NO REFUNDS if you cancel within 72 hours or stand us up. Nobody likes to be stood up, but we promise to once again spend your money on beer to make ourselves feel better. We will probably send you the same email, but with even more pictures. 

  • Will my tour ever be canceled?

    We really don’t think so, and will do everything possible to avoid that! However, circumstances beyond our control occasionally happen, as with anything. In the event that we have to cancel, you will be refunded 100% or given a credit for a future tour, your choice. We also promise to notify you as soon as possible.

  • Is the ATX Beer Bus wheelchair accessible?

    Unfortunately we are not wheelchair accessible at this time.

  • Can I bring my dog on the tour?

    Generally, no. While we love dogs of all kinds, only service animals are allowed on our tours.


    Under the American Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability, and the dog must be trained to take a specific action when needed to assist the person with the disability.

  • Will you wait for me if I'm running late?

    We will call or text you to let you know when we are on the way. Because we are dealing with so many different businesses and moving parts, we simply cannot leave any later than the scheduled departure time. When we arrive to pick you up, we are going to load up and go get some beer right away.

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