The short answer
The Portland brewery tour we recommend is City Brew Tours Portland — the operation long-time Portlanders may still know as Brewvana. The flagship Portland Signature Brew Tour is a guided walk to three breweries with multiple tastings at each and a gourmet snack break, running 2.5-3 hours on foot within one brewery cluster. Public tours meet at 3330 N Mississippi Ave, and the operator's own advice is to take TriMet rather than drive.
Formerly Brewvana
Brewvana was the original Portland brand, now City Brew Tours Portland — same team, tours, and brewer relationships.
Three breweries
The Portland Signature Brew Tour is a guided walk to three breweries, multiple tastings at each.
Walking tour
Runs 2.5-3 hours on foot, including a gourmet snack break; the operator advises taking TriMet.
Meeting point
Public tours meet at 3330 N Mississippi Ave.
Non-drinkers welcome
Non-drinking guests are welcome, and there's a non-drinker ticket.
Portland has more breweries per capita than almost anywhere on earth. That's a problem for a visitor with a long weekend and an interest in beer — you can't reasonably wander between taprooms in three different neighborhoods and have a coherent experience. You need a guide.
