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Samuel Adams Brewery

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Jamaica Plain, Boston

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"The tour guides are great and they give free beer :)"(26 Tips)
"Great free tour (~60 min) that includes three 7oz tastes at the end."(25 Tips)
"Fun and entertaining brewery tour and beer tasting."(16 Tips)
"I've been on three tours, by far the best tour."(7 Tips)

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NatalieNovember 8, 2015
Such a fun experience. The tour is free but they do ask to kindly leave a $2 donation. You get 3 different tasting in a 6oz glass. Staff is very energetic and knowledgeable.
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Maria LagopoulouApril 7, 2017
They offer free tours and free beer ! Great staff! It's obvious they are enjoying their jobs!! There is also a trolley that can drive you to Doyle's Cafe, a must go place! (awesome driver!!!) 🍻🍻
Erik CintronNovember 29, 2015
Best brewery!! It's free with free beer at the end with a Q & A. The tour are every 30 min. With a different label for each tour. The tour guides are awesome and informative. Great gift shop, parking
Katie GrahamFebruary 8, 2019
The tour was great- it was a two parter,a brief brewery tour and then a guided tasting portion. I enjoyed the last portion the best, it was awesome to have an introduction into tasting beer.
Charly D'OliveNovember 12, 2016
Entrance is free, in exchange for optional donation, starts off with explanation of manufacturing process and then on to taste testing, they also have root beer for non drinkers. Gift shop available
Meg BermanNovember 9, 2018
The originator of the craft beer game, Samuel Adams Brewery's tasting room in a must see spot. Enjoy a few cold pints while playing a game of shuffleboard in the Jamaica Plain location.
Brett CopelandMay 6, 2014
Tour guides are hilarious and smart. You get to nibble on what's used to make beer, 3 free 7 oz tastings at the end and you keep the glass. Gift shop has some awesome gear as well.
Meg BermanDecember 6, 2018
The originator of the craft beer game, Samuel Adams Brewery's tasting room is a must-see spot. Enjoy a few cold pints while playing a game of shuffleboard in the Jamaica Plain location.
Alisa FrederickOctober 4, 2017
Been here 5+ times
I always enjoy visiting the Samuel Adams Brewery with its informative tour. After the tour, sampling the beer is the best part but going to the restaurant afterwards is not enjoyable.
Rafael RappDecember 30, 2016
Free tours every 40 minutes. Great atmosphere, very funny and gentle guides and free beer after the tour. A must go in Boston!!
James GenanntMarch 11, 2018
so good. free tour and tastings. take the included trolly to Doyles Pub & Back. THAT is what you'll remember the most. the trolly ride was freaking awesome !!!!! that driver deserved every tip he got!
Megan McDonaldDecember 5, 2018
You'll definitely want to take a tour of this famous brewery! Taste-test beers along the way. My favorite is the Octoberfest beer, but it can only be found in the fall months. Enjoy!
Megan McDonaldNovember 12, 2018
You'll definitely want to take a tour of this famous brewery! Taste test beers along the way. My favorite is the Octoberfest beer, but it can only be found in the fall months. Enjoy!
Katie TuohyNovember 1, 2015
Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Really interesting tour. Love how the "profit" (it's donation only, no actual fee) from the tours goes to local charities!
Daniel ReichertMarch 29, 2015
One of the best brewery tours I've been on. Very educational. Novice craft beer adventurers would greatly benefit from this tour to learn about beer and tasting it.
LFebruary 23, 2013
Awesome tour...Jake was our guide and he was full of knowledge and very funny too! Definitely recommend this brewery! Oh and there is free beer! :)
XavierMay 1, 2015
Good tour where you learn a bit of how Samuel Adams beers are made. Then can taste 3 different beers for free! 🍻
Kyle ByeAugust 23, 2015
Free tour, free beer tasting glass, and free delicious brews. Fun fact: bet you didn't know this location is an R&D facility designed for cooking up new flavors.
Edward MansonApril 18, 2017
Kate was an amazing tour guide. Short but perfectly formed with plenty of samples and craic.
Yuanwen LSeptember 5, 2014
Nothin beats free beer. Protip: sit at the ends of the long tables. People pour and pass the pitchers down. So if you sit at the end you get the remainder of the pitcher to yourself.
Mariana R. M.May 27, 2013
Don't miss the free beer and free tasting glass! Be nice and leave tips if you enjoy the tour. And more important, do get a ride with the (free) trolley to Doyle's, it's so much fun!!
K.C. EamesJuly 17, 2015
Brewery tour was minimal which was good because I don't have the attention span for the technical aspect of brewing but the tasting at the end was really fun, the guide was hilarious
TheDLFebruary 15, 2016
Small and quick tours followed by free beer tasting. Yes, free. All very hands-on and informative. Cheers!
Greg GierlingJuly 19, 2012
Great tour a lot of fun and great beer. You learn about the ingredients, how it's made, and then you get to sample 3 beers on our tour we had boston lager, summer ale, and ibs!
Jeff ColwellAugust 7, 2019
The Godfather Of them all! How can you not go? The beers are great and the staff were super cool.
Tim ClarkAugust 7, 2014
What's not to love about this place? Free beer, great funny tour guides, great swag, free trolley bus to Doyles, free glass at Doyles when you buy a beer.
Rosi YOctober 18, 2014
Brewery tour was very informative and tour guide was very funny. Free glass and beer included in the tour is a definite plus!
James BirneyJune 22, 2013
Great time. Must do when in Boston. Stu is the best! And free beer. How could you go wrong? And don't miss getting over to Doyle's for some great pub food.
Boston.comMay 7, 2012
Free tours and tastings at the brewery between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mon. - Thurs., plus Saturdays (the tours leave every 45 minutes or so). On Fridays, tours continue through 5:30 p.m.
Lindsay M.September 7, 2013
Tour is surprisingly free with tastings of 3 types of beer. Tour guide was very informative and funny. You also get to keep your Sam Adams glass!
Ray HamptonFebruary 19, 2016
Great tour and learning experience. The guides are great, I had 5 grandchildren with us and the guides made them feel so at home.
Rob WawrzynczakAugust 26, 2017
Morning mash tour was quick and fun. Sampled some different styles and specials that never leave the brewery!
Philip CiullaMarch 25, 2013
Had a great time with my sons. You want to have Erik with a k as tour guide. He is very funny and knowledgeable Free beer and it was good
Bethany LongoriaJuly 8, 2013
Definitely recommend touring. The tour is short and sweet, with delicious beer at the end and an option to keep drinking by taking a party trolly to a bar near by!
ryanMarch 19, 2011
Tours start every 20 mins. Get behind the group b4 u so u can stay in front for the 1st demo, the back for the 2nd and get to pick ur seat at d tasting room. Sit close 2 d bar so u get 1st dibs!
Cory O'BrienSeptember 10, 2012
It's worth seeing, but you only get to try a few beers on-site. There's a party bus after the tour however that will take you to a local bar, so you can keep the Sam Adams flowing.
Paula MadeiraMay 23, 2018
Go for the tour, enjoy the beer, keep the glass. One of the best beer tours I’ve ever been.
Anonymous, since 2018November 15, 2020
Find all Sam Adams tastes! Also, small snacks served (eg guacamole). Only negative is seating - make sure to call in advance and book otherwise long wait times...
Benjamin StandeferSeptember 7, 2014
Brian says also follow this guide for beer stuff in Boston: http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2012/12/04/the-best-beer-bars-boston/a1AdoUwlauSSnr9dxauHeN/story.html
Lisa JosephineApril 11, 2013
Get there early and sit in the back when they take you to the tasting room, you will end up with the pitcher. Plus male sure you take the party bus to Doyle's
Robin OldhamOctober 28, 2014
Good, fun, informative tour. Keep your token and head to Doyles afterwards (via free trolley or 10 min walk) for a free Sam Adams glass.
Cherry OceanJuly 6, 2015
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Jeremy S.August 7, 2014
Free sample glass with the tour. Take your ticket to Doyle's to also get a pint glass!
Kristine UntalanAugust 7, 2011
You get to sample 2 beers while on the tour, but they offer other side events as well (like taste testing new drinks or voting on a beer for their sampler pack) - don't miss out!
WyngspanJanuary 16, 2014
Free beer? Free tour? and a free Samuel Adams glass? It doesn't get any better than that! Did you enjoy the tour? Let people know on Wyngspan! Read more
Lorenzo MarreroSeptember 22, 2013
Awesome 1 hour free tour. Tasted Boston Lager, Octktoberfest, and IPA Lager / Ale.
Leigh Anne ZinsmeisterJuly 21, 2015
Tours are free and run pretty frequently! Super fun and informational, and they're not stingy on pours at the end 😉
Roz ThomasOctober 24, 2015
Fantastic tour with Alisa. Plus you get to try it afterwards.
Rico RomeroMarch 23, 2015
Don't expect to find rare beers here. Free brewery tour, quite informative for beginners, but only 4 beers on tap.
Dan BrownAugust 10, 2014
Fun tour, but I'd personally recommend going to Harpoon if you want a better beer tasting experience. The brainchild of Jim Koch, basically brought craft beer nationwide to America.

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