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City tour “Bernese Beer Tour”

The guided tour through Bernese beer culture! Find out everything there is to know about beer with the help of an experienced beer sommelier: thanks to the tour and the expert’s knowledge, you’ll have interesting facts and anecdotes up your sleeve the next time you make small talk!

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“As a beer sommelier at dub4you, I accompany the Bern Beer Tour. It’s always exciting when the groups aren’t closed, as the participants mix with each other and completely new constellations are created.”
Anna Peyer, beer sommelier

Why does beer from the bottle taste different than beer from the glass? The answer to this and many other questions can be found on the beer tour – and not only in theory: at four locations, two restaurant breweries and select beer bars in Bern’s Old City, the participants learn everything about beer and the process of brewing. Naturally, a professional beer tasting is also part of the programme.

The following four locations offer exclusive insights into the diversity of the Bernese art of brewing:

Brewery Altes Tramdepot

The brewery – the heart of the restaurant Altes Tramdepot. The “tram beers” are all unfiltered, natural and produced without any chemical additives. They are brewed right in the middle of the restaurant, four to six times a week.

The picture shows a couple in the Altes Tramdepot, clinking glasses in a cheerful mood. In front of them is a selection of beers, and the historic silhouette of Bern can be vaguely recognised in the background.
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Restaurant and bar Capitol

Beer lovers in search of liquid gold often find themselves in the famous Rathausgasse in the heart of Bern. One of the popular bars there is Capitol. Alongside a range of creative drinks, the menu also features beers from the in-house brewery Riot Act Brewing in Zollikofen.

The picture shows three women in a bar, laughing and clinking glasses in warm light. The relaxed and cheerful mood is infectious and invites you to join in the fun.
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Beer café Au Trappiste

A Beer Mecca in Bern’s Old City. The beer café offers a large variety of beers in a cozy, relaxed ambiance. There are several “Trappist beers” as well as a large selection of beers from different microbreweries. In line with the principles of the name-lending Trappists, part of the revenue is still donated to animals and people in need.

The interior of the "Au Trappiste" pub is inviting and traditional, with wooden tables and classic décor. A calm, cosy atmosphere invites you to linger over a good drink.
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Garage brewery Barbière

The microbrewery in the back of Barbière produces high-quality special beers and ales, influenced by Belgian, English and American brewing culture. From stout and porter all the way to India pale ale – at Barbière, the brewers make beers they enjoy and even beers they’ve never tried before.

The picture shows the atmospheric interior of the "Barbiere" restaurant with a relaxed, inviting atmosphere, characterised by warm lights and rustic brick walls.
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If you’re hungry after your beer tour and don’t want to go home yet, it’s best to stay in the Barbière. This is where the finest pub food using fresh and regional ingredients is served every Wednesday evening.

The photo presents an impressive collection of beer samples, neatly arranged and ready for tasting. The colour palette ranges from pale yellow to deep amber and reds, underlining the variety of beers on offer. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, the focus is on the filled glasses, creating the expectation of a flavourful experience.
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The photo shows a cheerful group of people in a bar, drinking and tasting beer together and chatting animatedly. The setting is warm and inviting, with natural light streaming through the windows creating a friendly, relaxed atmosphere as they raise a glass and enjoy each other's company.
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The picture shows a man sniffing a glass of beer with concentration, probably to assess the flavour. A lively atmosphere with other people and beer samples can be recognised in the background. His focussed posture and the tattoos on his arm give him a distinctive look, and he appears to be taking his role in the beer tasting very seriously.
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The picture shows a man holding a glass of beer and looking at it carefully, perhaps to assess the colour, clarity and bubbles. His facial expressions indicate that he is concentrating on the flavour and aroma. Other people can be seen in the background, also enjoying beer samples and taking part in the beer tour. The surroundings appear cosy and illuminated by soft light.
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By the way: If you’re curious to find out exactly how the Bernese beer tour works, we recommend reading the blog post by Bärner Meitschi.

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