A.Le.Coq Beer Museum

A. Le.Coq Beer Museum is located in Tartu, on the territory of one of the largest beer producers in Estonia. Here you can learn all about the process of beer production, as well as have a tasting. It is located in the Malt Tower built in 1898 and its exposition has 2000 exhibits.

Beer Museum exhibit

The A.Le.Coq Beer Museum exhibit presents the history of world brewing. Here you can see a variety of production equipment – from private use to production on an industrial scale. Also widely represented are beer corks, bottles, mugs and barrels.

The tour program of the Beer Museum lasts for two hours. Individual tours are held without pre-registration on Thursdays at 2 p.m. and Saturdays at 10, 12 and 2 p.m. For group tours (at least 10 people) you must register at least one day in advance. Groups are invited to view the exhibit on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10, 12 and 2 p.m.

Entrance to the A.Le.Coq Beer Museum is through the main brewery gate on the side of Lalupeo Street.

Location

Address of the A.Le.Coq Beer Museum:
Tähtvere 56/62, 50050 Tartu
Official website: alecoq.ee

Interesting Facts

• Tartu is considered the city where the “beer industry” of Estonia originated. It is believed that beer has been brewed here for a thousand years!
• A.Le.Coq is one of Estonia’s largest beer producers and its products are exported to many countries around the world.
• The museum on the territory of the brewery has been open since 2003. It is one of the most interesting places to visit in the city for men.