Craft Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour in Udaipur: Inside Rhythm & Brews at The Qualia

Udaipur is known for lakes, palaces and rooftop views — not, historically, for craft beer. Rhythm & Brews, the in-house microbrewery at The Qualia Resort Club & Brewery, is changing that. This guide walks through what a premium craft beer tasting and brewery tour at Rhythm & Brews actually involves — from how the beer is made to how to book one.

What Makes Rhythm & Brews Different

Most bars in Udaipur serve beer they didn't make. Rhythm & Brews brews on-site, in small batches, using temperature-controlled fermentation tanks housed inside the property itself. That means the beer travels only a few metres from tank to tap rather than being trucked in from elsewhere, so it reaches the glass fresher — the difference behind a genuinely premium craft beer tasting in Udaipur.

The Brewing Process, From Grain to Glass

Craft brewing is, at its core, a controlled fermentation of malted grain, hops, yeast and water. At Rhythm & Brews, the process starts with mashing malted barley to extract fermentable sugars, boiling the resulting liquid (the wort) with hops for bitterness and aroma, then cooling it and pitching yeast to ferment over one to two weeks before it's ready to serve.

The Core Line-Up: What's on Tap

Rhythm & Brews typically keeps four to six styles in rotation, spanning light and approachable through to hop-forward and bold. Expect a crisp lager or wheat beer for newcomers, a pale ale or IPA for hop fans, and at least one seasonal or experimental brew that changes through the year.

What a Brewery Tour Actually Covers

A brewery tour at Rhythm & Brews isn't a scripted walk-through — it's a short, informal look at the working brewery paired with a guided tasting. Expect to see the tanks and brewing equipment, hear how a specific batch was made, and taste through three to four styles with context on each one from staff.

Tasting Flights and How to Order

If a full tour isn't what you're after, a tasting flight is the faster way to sample the range. A flight is usually four smaller pours across the current line-up, letting you compare styles side by side rather than committing to a full pint of just one — the better choice for anyone easing into a premium craft beer tasting in Udaipur.

Pairing Craft Beer with Food

Rhythm & Brews runs alongside a multi-cuisine kitchen, so a tasting doesn't have to be beer alone. Malt-forward lagers work well with grilled and tandoori dishes; hoppier pale ales and IPAs cut through richer, spicier plates; wheat beers pair naturally with lighter starters and salads.

Best Time to Visit and Getting the Most Out of It

Late afternoon into early evening is the best window: the brewery is fully active, the kitchen is open, and it's cool enough to sit outside if terrace seating is available. Come with at least 45 minutes to spare so a tour doesn't feel rushed, and ask questions during the tour rather than saving them for the end — staff are used to it, and it's genuinely the best part.

Frequently Asked Questions