Beer was meant to be shared – raised high in the air for valiant toasts when in the midst of good company. Vorlauf Brew Tours was dreamt by a father and a son that embrace the true joy that good beer can bring to any table. Greg and Stephen James started Vorlauf Brew Tours in September 2017.

Vorlauf is a German word meaning “leader” but also refers to the re-circulation process during the beer making process. They want to lead passionate beer enthusiasts to better beers.
To great times, better beers and bus rides. Cheers!

Next Tour: Sunday, January 19th

Mommy, where do beers come from?

We are changing things up. In this rare experience, we will be taking a peak behind the curtain of the beer distribution chain. Going in reverse you will see how beer goes from production — to your distributor — to your watering hole — to your mouth hole.

Starting at Plank Road Tap Room in Elgin, a beloved and frequent partner of ours—we will then venture off to Elgin Beverage to take a tour of their entire operation. Then, we move onto our final stop at Pollyanna Brewing in St. Charles to enjoy anything from a traditional golden ale— to a witbier with chili and lime.

All three of these stops on our tour work together to bring you the beers you love at the places you love.

As always, we encourage riders to do a little research on flagship and seasonal selections that may be offered during our visits to each location.

This Tour Includes:

+ Luxury Shuttle

+ Expert Craft Beer Guide

+ 1 Beer @ Plank Road Tap Room

+ 1 Bus Beer (as always…)

+ Tour of Elgin Beverage Facility

+ 1 Beer at the Elgin Beverage Private Bar

+ 1 Beer @ Pollyanna Brewing

+ Deliciousness by Stix & Noodles

+ Vorlauf Goodie Bag (Snacks & Water)