Industrial Tourism in Belarus

28.07.2023 - 19:43 / 34travel.me

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Anyone can go to a museum or a bar, but it’s not usually so easy to go for a walk on a working factory. We collected all the cool opportunities of industrial tourism in Belarus for those willing to know how everything around is made. Go see where beer, mascarpone or tractors come from.

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Alivaria Brewery

Minsk, 30, Kisyalyova vulica

Get ready to a deep dive into history of brewing. During Historic Route you can explore the red wooden building on Kisyalyova Street, which is the oldest working plant in the city) while listening to the stories about 150 years of history and then go downstairs to the museum and learn all the stages of brewing while tasting different kinds of fresh product.

The tour may be organized even for one person, just make sure to book it in advance. Available time is from Wednesday to Friday at 6 p.m. or on weekends by previous appointment. Check the dates on the website. The tour takes an hour and a half, the ticket costs € 7. If you bring three or more friends, the tour may be in English.

If you want to become a real brewery expert, check out The Academy of Beer Tours: Brewing Course, Styles Guide and Flavours Guide. You won’t get to see any industrial areas, just theory, tastings (blind tastings as well) and other activities.

These tours will cost you € 8, they are held on Sundays at 4 p.m. Remember to make an appointment in advance on the website or call +375 29 500 17 55.

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Krinitsa Brewery

Minsk, 52, Radyalnaya vulica

During the tour you will be able to learn a lot about the last big state brewery’s history, find out how it all started back in 1973, visit the brewhouse where the product is born, observe the real magic of beer packaging in the bottling room (Alivaria doesn’t show it, by the way), and sure enough, enjoy beer tasting. There you’ll be taught how to ‘listen’ to beer. Don’t forget to grab some souvenirs from the brand shop.

There are tours from Monday till Friday (8.30 a.m. – 5 p.m.), previous booking is needed. There must be at least 8 people in a group.

The ticket is € 3.3. For more information call +375 (17) 299-22-57.

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Lidskae Brewery

Lida, 32, Mitskevicha vulica

If you are going to Lida, you should definitely visit the main production in town, the local brewery, which has been working since 1876. You’ll be invited to the brewhouse, then you’ll see a 140-year-old house where the history of Lidskae started, and even will have a chance to chew malt and hops. And of course, there will be beer tasting.

The tours are on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 12 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., and at 12 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Don’t worry if you can’t make it on time, there’s always a bar at your disposal.

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