Matinee Murder Mystery
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Limited time, available November 2 -January 5, 2025.
Special tour dates have been added for the week between Christmas and New Years. Great for out of town guests!
Step into an afternoon of intrigue, adventure, and delicious brews with our one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Brewery Tour! Perfect for thrill-seekers and beer lovers alike, this immersive experience blends mystery, craft beer, and a cool classic limousine ride into an unforgettable experience.
Here’s what to expect: As you step into a vintage limo with your friends, you’ll embark on a curated brewery tour to three of the city’s best local breweries, sampling delicious brews chosen just for you. But this is more than a brewery tour—it’s a murder mystery experience where you become the detective. From the first sip, clues start to unfold, revealing a mystery you and your friends will solve together. With each brewery, more secrets are revealed, leaving you laughing, guessing, and sleuthing all the way.
It’s a three-stop thrill ride where you can solve clues, taste the latest craft brews, and enjoy one of a kind style in our classic limousine. Bring your friends, bring your curiosity, and bring your taste buds, because this isn’t your average time out. Ready to toast to an experience of mystery and mayhem? Join us and find out if you’ve got what it takes to crack the case—and raise a glass to a killer experience!
How it works
Reservations can be anywhere from 1-12 people. Not necessary to rent entire vehicle, similar to typical bus tour.
The mystery is solved using the Cluekeeper app on your smartphone. The Cluekeeper app is free. The cost of the Clue Hunt is included in your reservation.
All beer included in your reservation. 3 tastings of about 5 ozs. at each brewery (about 3 pints total) in a plastic souvenir cup.
3 hours. Begin and end at Wandering Monsters. Come early or stay late for a bite to eat.
After a brief intro we pour the first beer, the start code is given and teams begin to solve the mystery. The clues start out relatively easy, difficulty increases and so does the beer. The game is afoot!
Each set of clues is location based and can only be completed at the specific brewery.
The mystery unfolds as clues are given through a series of questions, trivia, puzzles and even the occasional limerick.
The story pokes fun at the tropes and stereotypes of the typical Hallmark Holiday movie. It is lighthearted and is intended to be a fun activity for friends and family looking for a new afternoon adventure.
This may be best described as a combination of a trivia night, escape room and brewery tour all thrown together in a classic airport limousine.
The cost is $69 per person (plus sales tax & processing), about $10 more than the typical brewery tour. With that additional $10 you get the cost of the clue hunt and the experience of riding in the only AQC Jetway on the road today.
Hallmark Holiday Murder - Who's who
Sylvia Crenshaw
The Victim
Brilliant and overworked chemical engineer living in Seattle comes back to her midwestern roots for the holidays. After a night of drinks with friends she doesn’t show up for the family brunch.
Kinsey Brennan
Best friend and confidante
Kinsey and Sylvia met while studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic. Currently living in Geneva, Switzerland, Kinsey’s occupation is also a bit of a mystery.
Travis Beanblaum
High School Sweetheart
Heir apparent to the Beanblaum Birdhouse fortune. Kind and laidback but does Travis have a darker side?
Cassie Stackhouse
High School Friend & Rival
Cassie and Sylvia first met as rivals for captain of the high school field hockey team but their biggest rivalry was for the love of Travis.
Derek Dagstaff
Chemical Engineer & Coworker
Ambitious and cunning, Derek has plans for moving up in ranks at the company where he and Sylvia work. Could Sylvia’s recent discovery throw a wrench in his plans?
Brews & Clues
Join us for an interactive crime-solving adventure across three of Cincinnati’s finest craft breweries. Enjoy delicious beers while piecing together clues to solve the mystery!
Unique Ride
Craft Breweries
Cluekeeper App
What Makes This Tour Special
Smartphone Integration
Using the free Cluekeeper App on your smartphone you and your team will unlock clues, solve puzzles and ultimately find the killer.
Craft Beer Tastings
Beer tastings included. Three tastings at each brewery that together equal about one pint. Total of about 3 pints over the course of the tour.
Classic Limousine
Here is your chance to ride in a rare and classic part of American automotive history. One of only about 50 made, this coach is the only one known to be on the road today. It really is the WorldsCoolestLimo.
What Our Guests Are Saying
“The Matinee Murder Mystery was an absolute blast! The breweries were fantastic, and solving the mystery was so much fun. Highly recommend!”
“A unique and engaging experience! We loved every minute of it. The beer was great, and the mystery kept us on our toes.”
“Such a creative way to spend an afternoon. The breweries were top-notch, and the mystery was challenging and entertaining. Can’t wait to do it again!”
“An unforgettable experience! The combination of craft beer and a murder mystery was perfect. We had so much fun!”
Ready for an Adventure?
Don’t miss out on the Matinee Murder Mystery! Gather your friends and join us for an afternoon of intrigue, delicious beer, and unforgettable fun. Book your experience now and become a detective for the day!