# Beer-Tasting Train Tours The Durango Brew Train Takes Beer Lovers Through the Colorado Mountains By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-09-20 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durango-brew-train References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23322248/colorado-beer-train/) & [durangotrain](http://www.durangotrain.com/events/durango-brew-train-0#.W6O32pNKjVo) Beer and travel go hand-in-hand, and now you can do both at the same time thanks to the Durango Brew Train. Combining the best of [train travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riveria-express) with the fun of a brewery crawl, the tour is the ultimate adventure for beer lovers. The Durango Brew Train is a [beer-tasting experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upscale-taproom-experience) that takes place aboard a 1920's steam locomotive. Crusing through the Animas Valley and into the San Juan National Forest, guests will be able to take in stunning views of the Colorado mountains while [local craft brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cauldron-nyc) walk them through hands-on beer tastings. In addition to sampling local brews and learning more about the beer-making process, guests will also enjoy a two-hours lunch at the Canyon, complete with Bavarian food, live music, and of course, more beer. With partner breweries including Brew, Steamworks, Ska, Animas Brewing Company, and Carvers Brewing, and more, the trip offers a unique way to explore the state's crew brewing scene. Image Credit: *Durango Brew Train.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Beer Tourism:** Combining travel and beer tasting experiences is becoming a popular trend in the tourism industry. - **Experiential Train Tours:** Travel companies are seeing an opportunity to create immersive train experiences, with a focus on hands-on activities and education. - **Collaboration Between Local Businesses:** The partnership between the Durango Brew Train and local breweries highlights the trend of businesses working together to create unique experiences and promote regional industries. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism:** Tourism companies can explore the trend of combining different experiences into one package, such as train tours that also offer beer tastings. - **Craft Brewing:** Breweries can collaborate with other businesses to offer unique experiences and promote their products, such as partnering with train tours to provide beer tastings on board. - **Railway Industry:** Train companies can take advantage of the trend of creating immersive, experiential tours by partnering with local businesses and highlighting the natural beauty of the areas they travel through. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scenic Train Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skunk-train.md) - [Virtual Craft Beer Tastings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-tasting-experience.md) - [Beer-Focused Short Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruz-beers1.md) - [Richly Flavored Beer Brandys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-brandy.md) - [Teatime Bus Tour Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bus-tour-experience.md) - [Cross-Continental Beer Brewing Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-is-art-campaign.md) - [Limited-Edition Rail Safety Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rail-safety.md) - [Beer-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brewers-series.md) - [Grand American Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-eurotrip.md)