Brew Donkey

Brew Donkey The company was started to help people explore the beverage makers of Ottawa - We still do that today. Explore craft beer locally!

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Ottawa Ontario We are Brew Donkey, a brewery tour operator servicing craft breweries in Ottawa.

๐Ÿ’ฌ "Winter Sports" has entered the chat ๐ŸŽฟIn 2020, I took up downhill skiing to get my blood pumping and out of the house....
11/01/2024

๐Ÿ’ฌ "Winter Sports" has entered the chat ๐ŸŽฟ

In 2020, I took up downhill skiing to get my blood pumping and out of the house. It was immediately a place where I felt in my element. The only thing that was missing was a beverage. That is where the Aprรจs Ski came in.

This year, we have brought together two things that Ottawa is passionate about: Ski Hills and Craft Beers.

Our Ski with the Brewers Tour series will help you get those runs in and hit those bucket list breweries. Focusing on Quebec's hills and beverage makers this year, the trips are customizable to your needs.

We have 3 options:
๐ŸšŒ Bus Only
๐ŸšŒ ๐Ÿšก Bus and Lift Ticket
๐ŸšŒ ๐Ÿšก ๐ŸŽฟ Bus, Lift Ticket and Rentals.

See All Trips and Options - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/collections/ski-with-the-brewers-tours/?view=full

If you already have your gear and a lift ticket, you only need to buy a Bus Only pass. All levels include round-trip transportation, a light lunch, a brewery visit aprรจs ski, and on-bus entertainment.

For those looking to organize a group or take multiple trips, we even have a discounted 6-pack of tickets, saving you up to $30 a ticket - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/ski-with-the-brewers-6-pack

Tours start January 5th, 2025. (Link in Bio on Instagram)

If you're not one of the 200 guests on tour with us this anniversary weekend.
10/30/2024

If you're not one of the 200 guests on tour with us this anniversary weekend.

๐ŸŽ‰ Upcoming Events Alert! ๐ŸŽ‰

Wednesday, Oct 30th: Get ready to have your minds blown! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Outside the Box returns with another round of epic trivia! This event fills up fast, so reserve your table by emailing [email protected]. Donโ€™t miss out!

Thursday, Oct 31st: Warm up for Halloween with Insider Trading ๐ŸŽƒ! The fun kicks off at 5 PM โ€“ perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit before heading out to trick-or-treat! ๐Ÿ‘ป

Friday, Nov 1st: Weโ€™re heading to Nature Nocturne: Rebirth! And thatโ€™s not allโ€”Cici has spilled the beans on a brand-new beer release! ๐Ÿป

Sunday, Nov 3rd: Wrap up your weekend with Bingo in the Taproom! Join Andrew for an afternoon of laughs, prizes, and bingo fun! ๐ŸŽฑ

Donโ€™t miss out on an action-packed week!

10/30/2024

Something STRONG this way cometh!

๐Ÿ‘€ Well, this was a surprise ๐Ÿ˜ฒWe are the TOP PICK for Ottawa bachelorette party ideas on the site  - Butlers in the Buff ...
10/30/2024

๐Ÿ‘€ Well, this was a surprise ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

We are the TOP PICK for Ottawa bachelorette party ideas on the site - Butlers in the Buff North America

We've always been a spectacular idea for bachelorette experiences, but it is great to be recognized by other industry partners.

If you are planning an event for your group of besties, keep us in mind. We also visit wineries, chocolate makers, cideries and distilleries.

๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ–๐Ÿ…And we have a WINNER or 3.Congrats to  - Vimy Brewing Company &  - Flora Hall Brewing &  - Tooth and Nail Brewing Com...
10/30/2024

๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ–๐Ÿ…And we have a WINNER or 3.

Congrats to - Vimy Brewing Company & - Flora Hall Brewing & - Tooth and Nail Brewing Company for winning awards at the Canada Beer Cup. Get out to these breweries and try some of these nationally renowned beers.

Instagram New Stories - Link in Bio

https://canadabeercup.com/2024-results/

๐Ÿšจ New Tour Alert! ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿป Brew Donkey A.F.โ„ข ๐Ÿป(Yes, the A.F. stands for Alcohol-Free, what were you thinking? ๐Ÿ˜œ)Weโ€™re all abou...
10/29/2024

๐Ÿšจ New Tour Alert! ๐Ÿšจ

๐Ÿป Brew Donkey A.F.โ„ข ๐Ÿป
(Yes, the A.F. stands for Alcohol-Free, what were you thinking? ๐Ÿ˜œ)

Weโ€™re all about that balanced life โ€“ Dry January, Sober October, or just your average "Iโ€™ll pass, thanks" kinda day. But who says you canโ€™t still enjoy a brewery tour? ๐ŸŽ‰

Starting in January and for a limited time, weโ€™re offering an epic trip where you can enjoy local craft breweries without the buzz. Sip on some stellar A.F. (Alcohol-Free) or N.A. (Non-Alcoholic) drinks while learning the behind-the-scenes magic of how theyโ€™re made. Don't worry, those who want to keep the buzz going can still get the good stuff ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ˜‰.

Join us for the Brew Donkey experience with a twist โ€“ where moderation is cool, and fun is guaranteed! ๐ŸŽ‰

LINK - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/collections/alcohol-free-tours?view=full


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๐Ÿด Day of the Donkey Returns! ๐Ÿ‘นOur 11th Anniversary is being celebrated this coming weekend, as we always do with discoun...
10/27/2024

๐Ÿด Day of the Donkey Returns! ๐Ÿ‘น

Our 11th Anniversary is being celebrated this coming weekend, as we always do with discounted trips and many brewery visits. We would love to see you on the buses with us.
Tickets can still be found on limited trips.
See the images for the available trips.

https://www.brewdonkey.ca/collections/day-of-the-donkey-11/?view=full
- Link in Bio - for all anniversary trips!

This week, we got to help the team from  - MVP Lighting and GWAL explore local beverages and a haunted farm. The team lo...
10/25/2024

This week, we got to help the team from - MVP Lighting and GWAL explore local beverages and a haunted farm. The team loved the samples and conversation at - Kichesippi Beer with Dallas.
It is always wonderful to ILLUMINATE the Ottawa craft beer scene for local companies.

๐Ÿ’ฌ "Winter Sports" has entered the chat ๐ŸŽฟThis year, we have brought together two things that Ottawa is passionate about: ...
10/24/2024

๐Ÿ’ฌ "Winter Sports" has entered the chat ๐ŸŽฟ

This year, we have brought together two things that Ottawa is passionate about: Ski Hills and Craft Beers.

On the following dates, we will visit for a simple, fun and easy way to explore Ski Hills north of Ottawa.

January 5th 2025
January 18th 2025
February 15th 2025
March 8th 2025

Our Ski with the Brewers Tour series will help you get those runs in and hit those bucket list breweries. This year, the trips focus on Quebec's hills and beverage makers and are customizable to your needs.

We have 3 options:
๐ŸšŒ Bus Only
๐ŸšŒ ๐Ÿšก Bus and Lift Ticket
๐ŸšŒ ๐Ÿšก ๐ŸŽฟ Bus, Lift Ticket and Rentals.

See All Trips and Options - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/collections/ski-with-the-brewers-tours/?view=full

If you already have your gear and a lift ticket, you only need to buy a Bus Only pass. All levels include round-trip transportation, a light lunch, a brewery visit, aprรจs ski, and on-bus entertainment.

For those looking to organize a group or take multiple trips, we even have a discounted 6-pack of tickets, saving you up to $30 a ticket - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/ski-with-the-brewers-6-pack

Tours start January 5th, 2025. (Link in Bio on Instagram)

Folding chairs are flailing, ropes are straining, and the speedos are blinding!๐Ÿ™€VERY BIG DEAL๐Ÿ˜ฎA fan favourite is back. C...
10/22/2024

Folding chairs are flailing, ropes are straining, and the speedos are blinding!
๐Ÿ™€VERY BIG DEAL๐Ÿ˜ฎ

A fan favourite is back. Climb on the bus to see Remix Wrestling celebrate their Anniversary on November 23rd.

Includes entrance to the wrestling match, all sampling fees, a meal with dessert, an education session on craft beer and behind-the-scenes tours at each brewery.

VisitingStray Dog Brewing Company and - Dominion City Brewing Co. as well as the host event - Broadhead Brewery

https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/hops-and-elbow-drops-tour-11-23-2024 - Instagram Link in Bio

โ˜•๐Ÿป Coffee in beer has been done often.  White Stouts by  - Beyond the Pale Brewing Company - Bourbon Barrel aged Coffee ...
10/09/2024

โ˜•๐Ÿป Coffee in beer has been done often. White Stouts by - Beyond the Pale Brewing Company - Bourbon Barrel aged Coffee Imperial Stouts by - Dominion City Brewing Co.

Do you have an alternate, and do you worry about the amount of caffeine in it? Or do you only drink them in the morning? ๐ŸŒ…

Favourite Coffee beer in the comments, please!!!

co/ Hop Culture - Will That Coffee Stout Keep You Up at Night?

"Concerned about the amount of caffeine in your coffee stout? Bothered about the beans in your brew?"

https://www.hopculture.com/how-much-caffeine-coffee-stout/

๐Ÿ’ฌ "Winter Sports" has entered the chat ๐ŸŽฟIn 2020, I took up downhill skiing to get my blood pumping and out of the house....
10/08/2024

๐Ÿ’ฌ "Winter Sports" has entered the chat ๐ŸŽฟ

In 2020, I took up downhill skiing to get my blood pumping and out of the house. It was immediately a place where I felt in my element. The only thing that was missing was a beverage. That is where the Aprรจs Ski came in.

This year, we have brought together two things that Ottawa is passionate about: Ski Hills and Craft Beers.

Our Ski with the Brewers Tour series will help you get those runs in and hit those bucket list breweries. Focusing on Quebec's hills and beverage makers this year, the trips are customizable to your needs.

We have 3 options:
๐ŸšŒ Bus Only
๐ŸšŒ ๐Ÿšก Bus and Lift Ticket
๐ŸšŒ ๐Ÿšก ๐ŸŽฟ Bus, Lift Ticket and Rentals.

See All Trips and Options - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/collections/ski-with-the-brewers-tours/?view=full

If you already have your gear and a lift ticket, you only need to buy a Bus Only pass. All levels include round-trip transportation, a light lunch, a brewery visit aprรจs ski, and on-bus entertainment.

For those looking to organize a group or take multiple trips, we even have a discounted 6-pack of tickets, saving you up to $30 a ticket - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/ski-with-the-brewers-6-pack

Tours start January 5th, 2025. (Link in Bio on Instagram)

๐Ÿšจ New Tour Alert! ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿป Brew Donkey A.F.โ„ข ๐Ÿป(Yes, the A.F. stands for Alcohol-Free, what were you thinking? ๐Ÿ˜œ)Weโ€™re all abou...
10/06/2024

๐Ÿšจ New Tour Alert! ๐Ÿšจ

๐Ÿป Brew Donkey A.F.โ„ข ๐Ÿป
(Yes, the A.F. stands for Alcohol-Free, what were you thinking? ๐Ÿ˜œ)

Weโ€™re all about that balanced life โ€“ Dry January, Sober October, or just your average "Iโ€™ll pass, thanks" kinda day. But who says you canโ€™t still enjoy a brewery tour? ๐ŸŽ‰

Starting in January and for a limited time, weโ€™re offering an epic trip where you can enjoy local craft breweries without the buzz. Sip on some stellar A.F. (Alcohol-Free) or N.A. (Non-Alcoholic) drinks while learning the behind-the-scenes magic of how theyโ€™re made. Don't worry, those who want to keep the buzz going can still get the good stuff ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ˜‰.

Join us for the Brew Donkey experience with a twist โ€“ where moderation is cool, and fun is guaranteed! ๐ŸŽ‰

LINK - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/collections/alcohol-free-tours?view=full


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Folding chairs are flailing, ropes are straining, and the speedos are blinding!๐Ÿ™€VERY BIG DEAL๐Ÿ˜ฎA fan favourite is back. C...
10/03/2024

Folding chairs are flailing, ropes are straining, and the speedos are blinding!
๐Ÿ™€VERY BIG DEAL๐Ÿ˜ฎ

A fan favourite is back. Climb on the bus to see Remix Wrestling celebrate their Anniversary on November 23rd.

Includes entrance to the wrestling match, all sampling fees, a meal with dessert, an education session on craft beer and behind-the-scenes tours at each brewery.

Visiting - Stray Dog Brewing Company and - Dominion City Brewing Co. as well as the host event - Broadhead Brewery

https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/hops-and-elbow-drops-tour-11-23-2024 - Instagram Link in Bio

10/02/2024

It was wonderful to be nominated and even more spectacular to be recognized as one of the best rated culinary tourism products in North America.
Thanks so much to the Arival and TourReview for the work required to create this list.

The most important part of our experience is the destination partners that we highlight.
Cheers to the many producers of delicious beverages here in Ottawa.

We tuned in via zoom with some local beer from

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In the last few months, many changes have been made to the way alcohol is retailed in Ontario. Local grocery stores that...
09/29/2024

In the last few months, many changes have been made to the way alcohol is retailed in Ontario. Local grocery stores that sell alcohol as part of the new program may be required to take back empties, but convenience stores are exempt from this rule.

What do you do with your empties?

Instagram News Stories - Link in BIO.

๐Ÿ‘ป Tickets are bound to disappear soon ๐Ÿ‘นOnce a season, we offer our best-valued tour collaboration.  Partnering with  Sau...
09/26/2024

๐Ÿ‘ป Tickets are bound to disappear soon ๐Ÿ‘น

Once a season, we offer our best-valued tour collaboration.
Partnering with Saunders Farm - 're partnering with Saunders Farm โ€” โ€”to get you R.I.P passes (over $90 value) to visit the haunted farm.
That is right. No lineups for Brew Donkey guests.

We will also chat with the new cider maker at Saunders Cider Co. as well as hear about how the beer is made at - Kichesippi Beer or - Ridge Rock Brewing Co

2 dates to choose from:

October 5th - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/all-about-the-booz-tour-10-05-2024

October 26th - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/all-about-the-booz-tour-10-26-2024
(Link to Tours With Activities in BIO)

JUST ADDED - More tickets for La Belle Brew-Mance DOD11Our deeply discounted anniversary trips sell out often, and the L...
09/25/2024

JUST ADDED - More tickets for La Belle Brew-Mance DOD11

Our deeply discounted anniversary trips sell out often, and the La Belle Brew-Mance trips did first this year!!

We have added more tickets to those trips to help more of you explore on our birthday weekend.

You can find them all on our site (Link in Bio for Instagram) - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/collections/day-of-the-donkey-11/?view=full

๐Ÿ‘ป Tickets bound to disappear soon ๐Ÿ‘นOnce a season we offer up our best valued tour collaboration.  Partnering with  Saund...
09/04/2024

๐Ÿ‘ป Tickets bound to disappear soon ๐Ÿ‘น

Once a season we offer up our best valued tour collaboration.
Partnering with Saunders Farm - to get you R.I.P passes (over $90 value) to visit the haunted farm.
That is right. No line ups for Brew Donkey guests.

We will also chat with the new cider maker at Saunders Cider Co. as well as hear about how the beer is made at - Kichesippi Beer or - Ridge Rock Brewing Co

2 dates to choose from:

October 5th - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/all-about-the-booz-tour-10-05-2024

October 26th - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/all-about-the-booz-tour-10-26-2024
(Link to Tours With Activities in BIO)

On September 28th we are running the last Zip Sip Hooray Tour of the season. A trip like no other that will get you to  ...
09/02/2024

On September 28th we are running the last Zip Sip Hooray Tour of the season. A trip like no other that will get you to - Camp Fortune to enjoy the Mountain Coaster and Peak to Peak Zipline.

This trip will also have a great chance of seeing the Gatineau fall colors in all their glory. Additionally we will be visiting and - Brasserie du Bas-Canada.

https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/zip-sip-hooray-tour-09-28-2024 (Link to all tours in Bio)

๐ŸŽˆContest Time -๐Ÿด History Lesson Too ๐ŸŽŠWe are giving away a set of day passes for  - CityFolk taking place at Landsdowne p...
08/29/2024

๐ŸŽˆContest Time -๐Ÿด History Lesson Too ๐ŸŽŠ

We are giving away a set of day passes for - CityFolk taking place at Landsdowne park from Sept 11th to 15th.
We have been donating to the silent auction for many years and been supporters for even longer. Our first time telling people about Brew Donkey was at a Folk Fest booth (See 2nd photo). The amaizing lineup this year in not to be missed out on.

๐Ÿ“ - To enter TAG a friend and the BAND you are looking forward to seeing.
๐Ÿ“‹ - 5 BONUS entries will be awarded for anyone who purchases gift cards or tickets between now and contest close.
(Link to tickets in BIO)
**Contest closes September 7th at 12 noon.
Winner will be notified by direct message and we will send details and tickets via email.
**Contest not sponsored or affiliated with Meta (Facebook or Intsagram)

๐Ÿ“… 10 years ago, we started the discounted tour tradition ๐Ÿ“…Our first anniversary was my first attempt to celebrate the co...
08/28/2024

๐Ÿ“… 10 years ago, we started the discounted tour tradition ๐Ÿ“…

Our first anniversary was my first attempt to celebrate the company's successes.
There was that party we tried to throw in the basement of the Clocktower Brew Pub on Bank St (Rest in Peace). We had a DJ and carnival games like ring toss, pin the tail on the donkey, and balloon darts. The real fun, though, was the tours we ran on the weekend afterward. I decided to do "throwback pricing" to match the trip cost we had started out with. This was the beginning of us ensuring almost every destination partner gets a visit from us, and our anniversary tour weekend is always full of busses and hella fun.

Again, we are happy to offer our tours at a steeply discounted price for our anniversary weekend. As an added bonus, the weekend will fall this year on Brad's Birthday (The Lead Donkey in the Pack).

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠHAPPY DAY OF THE DONKEY 11 ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽ

The tours are from November 1st to the 3rd; you need to get tickets while you can.
Thanks for reading, and keep loving Ottawa craft beer.

https://www.brewdonkey.ca/collections/day-of-the-donkey-11/?view=full

P.S. Feel free to tag friends, but get your tickets first.

๐Ÿ‘‰COMING SOON๐Ÿด  - 11-Year Anniversary Tour DealsOn August 28th at 8 a.m., public access to our deeply discounted tickets ...
08/26/2024

๐Ÿ‘‰COMING SOON๐Ÿด
- 11-Year Anniversary Tour Deals

On August 28th at 8 a.m., public access to our deeply discounted tickets will go live. First access always goes to our email mailing list, so be sure to sign up for the list at checkout or when you do your waiver.

Ottawa Craft Beer Week is coming!!! AND so is our first ever Hop on Hop off shuttle. We're getting excited to help celeb...
08/19/2024

Ottawa Craft Beer Week is coming!!! AND so is our first ever Hop on Hop off shuttle.

We're getting excited to help celebrate this inaugural event.

We've had a few questions about this product, so we'll provide a bit of an explanation here.

First and foremost, each ticket for the hop-on, hop-off shuttle comes with a $5 Brew Donkey glass. That's a pretty sweet deal, we think.

The shuttle is meant to help guests get to one or two of the participating locations' events. This is primarily in support of the breweries that are putting on events during OCBW.
This is NOT a tour and does NOT include any programming from us. The bus schedule is listed on the booking page.
Guests are encouraged to get on or off at any of the locations by paying attention to the schedule when booking.

Savvy guests can enjoy three breweries with the help of our shuttle by waiting for us at one of the participating breweries listed in the schedule instead of our office pick-up on Elgin St.

As mentioned in the listing, we also do not guarantee return transportation. Our hope is that you spend the rest of your evening after the service ends enjoying beverages at one of the amazing shuttle stops.

We're looking forward to the week-long event and to doing what we do best: helping people get to local breweries.

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Explore craft beer locally!

This company was started to help get locals to the makers of the beer they love and that is exactly what it still does. Every year we devote our time and effort to help get people to local beverage producers. While there we chat, sample and experience.

Hop on a Brew Donkey tour and experience the spectacular beverages that our cities make.


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