Friday
Arrival and Welcome Flight
- 12 PM check in
- 4 PM welcome craft beer flight featuring local favorites
- Evening by the fire pits or at nearby dining
Sip and Savour
Hops on the River
A craft beer weekend through Northern Kentucky's most inventive breweries.
The Itinerary
Two Nights, Three Breweries
A relaxed weekend pace with the inn as your home base and the route already mapped out.
Saturday
Brewery Crawl Through NKY
- 9:00 AM gourmet breakfast, early continental available by request
- 10 AM to 4 PM self-guided brewery crawl with curated route cards
- Stops: Braxton Brewing, Fabled Brew Works, Darkness Brewing
- Evening back at the inn with an optional signature beer cocktail or mocktail
Sunday
Slow Morning and Send Off
- 9:00 AM gourmet breakfast, early continental available by request
- 11 AM checkout
- Optional Riverside Inn beer glass keepsake
- Ask about the all-day transportation upgrade. Please drink responsibly.
Why These Three
Three Breweries, Three Personalities
We picked these three because together they tell the whole story of Northern Kentucky brewing right now.
Braxton Brewing
A Covington flagship known for the Garage IPA and a rotating slate of small-batch experiments. Big patio, good light, and a tap list that gives you a real feel for what NKY brewing has become.
Fabled Brew Works
Williamstown's hidden gem. Smaller, quieter, and more storytelling. Their saisons and barrel-aged ales are worth the drive, and the taproom feels more like a friend's living room than a brewery floor.
Darkness Brewing
Bellevue's dark-beer specialists. Stouts, porters, and the occasional bright surprise. The kind of place that ends the day on a thoughtful note instead of a loud one.
Pair It With
Make It a Longer Weekend
Hops on the River pairs naturally with the rest of our Sip and Savour series.
- Add a day on the Riverside Wine Trail for a slower, vineyard-paced afternoon.
- Browse the full Sip and Savour series for bourbon, wine, and seasonal pairings.
- Explore day trips around the inn for non-tasting hours.
- See our recommended local restaurants for dinner between stops.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked
Is transportation included?
Not by default. Each brewery is a short drive apart and most guests use a rideshare or designate a driver. Ask about our all-day transportation upgrade when you book; please drink responsibly.
How many people can join the weekend?
The inn holds up to ten adults across five private suites, so a Hops on the River weekend works equally well for a couple, a small friend group, or a full buyout.
Is the weekend available year round?
Yes. Northern Kentucky's breweries keep stable tasting hours through the year. Spring and fall are our most popular Hops on the River seasons.
Can we pair this with other tastings?
Absolutely. Many guests pair the brewery weekend with our Riverside Wine Trail loop or the broader Sip and Savour series for a longer stay.
Plan Your Stay
Book the brewery weekend.
Send us your dates and we will hold a king suite and queue up your route cards.