Samuel Adams Brewery

In our opinion there is no better experience than the one you get here at the Samuel Adams® Brewery. You'll learn about our history... and then drink it.

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Address

30 Germania St (btwn Brookside Ave & Bismark St) Boston , MA 02130 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Drinks Beer

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Natalie

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 .

Maria Lagopoulou

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 Cintron

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 Graham

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'Olive

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 Berman

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 Copeland

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 Berman

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 Frederick

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 Rapp

Free tours every 40 minutes. Great atmosphere, very funny and gentle guides and free beer after the tour . A must go in Boston!!

James Genannt

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 McDonald

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 McDonald

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 Tuohy

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 Reichert

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.

L

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 ! :)

Xavier

Good tour where you learn a bit of how Samuel Adams beers are made. Then can taste 3 different beers for free! ????

Kyle Bye

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 Manson

Kate was an amazing tour guide . Short but perfectly formed with plenty of samples and craic.

Yuanwen L

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.

K.C. Eames

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

Mariana R. M.

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!!

El Doosty

Small and quick tours followed by free beer tasting. Yes, free. All very hands-on and informative. Cheers!

Jeff Colwell

The Godfather Of them all! How can you not go? The beers are great and the staff were super cool.

Greg Gierling

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!

Tim Clark

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 Y

Brewery tour was very informative and tour guide was very funny. Free glass and beer included in the tour is a definite plus!

James Birney

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.com

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.

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 !

Philip Ciulla

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

Ray Hampton

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 Wawrzynczak

Morning mash tour was quick and fun. Sampled some different styles and specials that never leave the brewery !

Bethany Longoria

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!

ryan

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!

Anonymous, since 2018

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...

Paula Madeira

Go for the tour , enjoy the beer , keep the glass. One of the best beer tours I’ve ever been.

Cory O'Brien

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.

Robin Oldham

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 .

Benjamin Standefer

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 Josephine

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

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Jeremy S.

Free sample glass with the tour . Take your ticket to Doyle 's to also get a pint glass !

Kristine Untalan

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!

Wyngspan

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 Marrero

Awesome 1 hour free tour . Tasted Boston Lager , Octktoberfest, and IPA Lager / Ale .

Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

Tours are free and run pretty frequently! Super fun and informational, and they're not stingy on pours at the end ????

Roz Thomas

Fantastic tour with Alisa. Plus you get to try it afterwards.

Rico Romero

Don't expect to find rare beers here. Free brewery tour , quite informative for beginners, but only 4 beers on tap .

Dan Brown

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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