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Now this is the real deal! What a great way to celebrate a successful Boston Marathon finish and Abbott Marathon Majors 6 Star achievement over multiple Sam Adams brews with friends and family! We arrived here on Tuesday after marathon Monday on weary legs to enjoy a brewery tour, some eats, and delicious beer. Sat in the outside beer garden during a sunny warm afternoon. Nice staff and there is a gift shop here too. Plenty of their craft beers and special brews to choose from. Did a few beer flights, drank more than a few pints, and called an Uber to get back to the hotel later on, so worth it. A must visit when in Boston, especially if you enjoy good beer.
Great selection of beers on tap...many of which you cannot find in stores. Great well-maintained space with lots of interior seating options including seated-height tables, counter-height tables and bar seating. There are also some seating options outside in the front of the brewery. There are also a few food options, but only available on certain days as the kitchen was NOT open on the day I visited. The store is big with lots of items you'd expect including clothing, glasses and mugs and other souvenir-like items. There is also a wide variety of take-home beers. Parking lot with adequate spaces on a weekday evening...not sure how crowded it gets during peak weekend hours.
I'll be honest I don't know if they even serve food here.... What they do have is good beer. Enjoyed a flight before our tour. The tour was informative and fun. Our tour guide (I believe Eric) was funny and charming. Well worth learning the history of this brewery. Definitely a must do when visiting Boston. Don't confuse this location with the one along the Freedom Trail. PS the one on the Freedom Trail is a great stop to get fueled up. There they serve food.
Fun, informative tour and tasting. Learn all about the history of Samuel Adam's as a company and the making of the beer. Fun unpretentious beer tasting lesson. If your in the area highly recommend. Resturant, parking, bar and gift shop.
I came for the "Beyond the brewhouse" tour which is the standard tour but it includes beer samples at each stop of the tour. It was a cool experience, we learned a lot of history about how Sam Adams started and eventually became a brewery. This brewery (the original location) isn't a big factory like most major beer companies so it's not a big tour where you'll be walking around a lot, it's actually much like a tour at any other local craft beer brewery. We went through three different locations in the brewery on the tour, and it's worth visiting for any beer lover to check out.
I was in Boston and I wanted to check out the original brewery for Sam Adams. I ordered a flight since there was a wide variety of beers on tap to choose from. All of beers that I tried tasted very good. The service is very quick and efficient. The brewery is a little bit outside the main city area of Boston. In my opinion, it was not worth the time to make the trip out to the Jamaica Plain location. Instead, try one of the Sam Adam taproom locations in the city! There's a large merchandise store at the brewery with a wide variety of Sam Adams merchandise to bring home with you.
As a craft beer lover, visiting this brewery was definitely on my Boston must-do list--and it did NOT disappoint! Loved the beers, loved the gift shop, and the brewery itself was beautiful. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a stop if you're a beer lover!
I loved our time here. The tour was brief but informative and included beers! The tap room was chill. I just randomly chose a pilsner and it was delicious. We spent too much money in the gift shop as they had so many cute items. The darling Sam Adams beer glasses polo shirt was a must and we just kept adding merch. Fun time- I would return.
Sam Adams JP brewery provides a wonderful atmosphere to gather with family or friends for a afternoon of brews. They do a number of live events throughout the week including trivia, bingo and live music on Sundays. With the weather still being great we were able to sit outside on the patio. Always a strong mix of craft beers including seasonals. The staff are great and service is normally really efficient. They also have a great gift shop and some solid food options. Would recommend for anyone visiting or who lives in town. I greatly prefer JP to their downtown location.
Did the tour again! This time it is $15 for the 45 minute (really was an hour or so, which is great) tour and we had a blast. So many beer samples and great information. We stopped at the beer garden after for some snacks and a flight and I only have great things to say. Good beer, good vibes, great place to be!
I took the tour & would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys the details put into the beer or anyone who just enjoys beers period. Our tour guide (a woman whose name starts with an S, Sorry!) was very knowledgeable & and the tour very enjoyable. Didn't stop in the taproom, but could see why so many people enjoy their time there.. beer, food and sports, say less.
It was on my list to visit and decided to do the Beyond the Brewhouse tasting experience and it was a bit disappointing. Yes it includes 3 beer samples and you get to see most of the brewing spaces but we did not get much history or information from how each beer we tasted was, what is new with the brewery or the background of the brewing process in detail. I was expecting a bit more knowledge like they do at most wineries but at least I got to see the place and try new beers!
We had the best time at the taproom. We did the basic tour and it was absolutely worth the price. Not only do you get an inside look at the brewing process and history behind the brand, but the guides make it fun and engaging the whole way through. What really stood out to me was getting to sample some of their R&D flavors. It was exciting to try beers that are still in development and might not even make it to market, as well as the classics that everyone already knows and love. Between the quality of the beer, the knowledgeable staff, and the chance to taste something experimental, this tour is definitely a must for beer lovers.
My husband and I have gone through to the Sam Adams Brewery Tour half a dozen times. We'd do every time he visited me in Boston. And this time, we took our kids. They let kids walk through the tour -- which is great as our kids are not tiny misbehaving toddlers but near pre-teens who appreciate a knowledgeable tour guide. 10-year old even asked a good question. Learned a lot of interesting stuff about hops, grain, yeast, brew, artificial flavorings, Sam Adams history while walking their facilities and drinking beer. Tour guide has a sense of humor. The tour ends with more tastes in a tasting room. What is there not to like! Easy walk to public transit. No driving necessary. read more
4 months ago
Enjoyable visit. They have a wide variety of beer selections. Their beers are tasty. They have a lot of tables inside and outside. They have a store to get some fun Sam Adams merchandise. The location is out of the way from downtown.You need a car to get to it. read more
Very unique tour and a great area to simply show up and have some drinks! We came to the brewery early for our Cheese and Beer experience. We sat on the outdoor patio with a beer (both of us got a beer that isn't sold in our area at home). When the weather is nice, they have a lot of outdoor seating to sit and relax. They carry a lot of the Sam Adams catalog of beers, so when you're ordering, step aside if you're struggling to decide when looking at the menu board! Our beer and cheese tour was awesome! Jacob was very informative and also very funny too. The experience we picked was a bit smaller and more focused than the walking tour through the brewery. We were happy with this one because we got to try some beers that are not widely released to the public with a pairing of great cheeses too. Sitting in the barrel storage part of the warehouse was a pretty cool experience too. read more
Now this is the real deal! What a great way to celebrate a successful Boston Marathon finish and Abbott Marathon Majors 6 Star achievement over multiple Sam Adams brews with friends and family! We arrived here on Tuesday after marathon Monday on weary legs to enjoy a brewery tour, some eats, and delicious beer. Sat in the outside beer garden during a sunny warm afternoon. Nice staff and there is a gift shop here too. Plenty of their craft beers and special brews to choose from. Did a few beer flights, drank more than a few pints, and called an Uber to get back to the hotel later on, so worth it. A must visit when in Boston, especially if you enjoy good beer. read more
Great selection of beers on tap...many of which you cannot find in stores. Great well-maintained space with lots of interior seating options including seated-height tables, counter-height tables and bar seating. There are also some seating options outside in the front of the brewery. There are also a few food options, but only available on certain days as the kitchen was NOT open on the day I visited. The store is big with lots of items you'd expect including clothing, glasses and mugs and other souvenir-like items. There is also a wide variety of take-home beers. Parking lot with adequate spaces on a weekday evening...not sure how crowded it gets during peak weekend hours. read more
I'll be honest I don't know if they even serve food here.... What they do have is good beer. Enjoyed a flight before our tour. The tour was informative and fun. Our tour guide (I believe Eric) was funny and charming. Well worth learning the history of this brewery. Definitely a must do when visiting Boston. Don't confuse this location with the one along the Freedom Trail. PS the one on the Freedom Trail is a great stop to get fueled up. There they serve food. read more
Fun, informative tour and tasting. Learn all about the history of Samuel Adam's as a company and the making of the beer. Fun unpretentious beer tasting lesson. If your in the area highly recommend. Resturant, parking, bar and gift shop. read more
I came for the "Beyond the brewhouse" tour which is the standard tour but it includes beer samples at each stop of the tour. It was a cool experience, we learned a lot of history about how Sam Adams started and eventually became a brewery. This brewery (the original location) isn't a big factory like most major beer companies so it's not a big tour where you'll be walking around a lot, it's actually much like a tour at any other local craft beer brewery. We went through three different locations in the brewery on the tour, and it's worth visiting for any beer lover to check out. read more
I was in Boston and I wanted to check out the original brewery for Sam Adams. I ordered a flight since there was a wide variety of beers on tap to choose from. All of beers that I tried tasted very good. The service is very quick and efficient. The brewery is a little bit outside the main city area of Boston. In my opinion, it was not worth the time to make the trip out to the Jamaica Plain location. Instead, try one of the Sam Adam taproom locations in the city! There's a large merchandise store at the brewery with a wide variety of Sam Adams merchandise to bring home with you. read more
1 month ago
As a craft beer lover, visiting this brewery was definitely on my Boston must-do list--and it did NOT disappoint! Loved the beers, loved the gift shop, and the brewery itself was beautiful. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a stop if you're a beer lover! read more
I loved our time here. The tour was brief but informative and included beers! The tap room was chill. I just randomly chose a pilsner and it was delicious. We spent too much money in the gift shop as they had so many cute items. The darling Sam Adams beer glasses polo shirt was a must and we just kept adding merch. Fun time- I would return. read more
Sam Adams JP brewery provides a wonderful atmosphere to gather with family or friends for a afternoon of brews. They do a number of live events throughout the week including trivia, bingo and live music on Sundays. With the weather still being great we were able to sit outside on the patio. Always a strong mix of craft beers including seasonals. The staff are great and service is normally really efficient. They also have a great gift shop and some solid food options. Would recommend for anyone visiting or who lives in town. I greatly prefer JP to their downtown location. read more
21 days ago
Did the tour again! This time it is $15 for the 45 minute (really was an hour or so, which is great) tour and we had a blast. So many beer samples and great information. We stopped at the beer garden after for some snacks and a flight and I only have great things to say. Good beer, good vibes, great place to be! read more
I took the tour & would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys the details put into the beer or anyone who just enjoys beers period. Our tour guide (a woman whose name starts with an S, Sorry!) was very knowledgeable & and the tour very enjoyable. Didn't stop in the taproom, but could see why so many people enjoy their time there.. beer, food and sports, say less. read more
It was on my list to visit and decided to do the Beyond the Brewhouse tasting experience and it was a bit disappointing. Yes it includes 3 beer samples and you get to see most of the brewing spaces but we did not get much history or information from how each beer we tasted was, what is new with the brewery or the background of the brewing process in detail. I was expecting a bit more knowledge like they do at most wineries but at least I got to see the place and try new beers! read more
2 months ago
We had the best time at the taproom. We did the basic tour and it was absolutely worth the price. Not only do you get an inside look at the brewing process and history behind the brand, but the guides make it fun and engaging the whole way through. What really stood out to me was getting to sample some of their R&D flavors. It was exciting to try beers that are still in development and might not even make it to market, as well as the classics that everyone already knows and love. Between the quality of the beer, the knowledgeable staff, and the chance to taste something experimental, this tour is definitely a must for beer lovers. read more
I'm guessing most of the 5 star reviews are written after several of their libations as there wasn't really anything 5 star about our visit. Not in the nicest part of town, but thankfully there is plenty of off street parking. We got a free contact high when we got out of the truck which was great for the wife and I but the kids didn't love the smell. There seems to be 2 sides to this establishment; the tours and the tap room and they come complete with separate entrances. Because we were in beantown for a futsal match for my son we couldn't take the tour (21+) so we just checked out the food and of course, the brews. Been drinking Sam since before I could legally buy it because I've never been a fan of domestic lagers. Figured I had to finally check this place out. Unlike most breweries that distribute ubiquitously, the only way to get any special brews here is on the tour. Most others I've been to offer brewery only stuff right in the taproom but unfortunately we were relegated to drink the same stuff I can buy on the shelf at my local packie. I was thankful that the at least offered a side pull to add some character to an otherwise standard brew. The beers were as good as expected. Sam Adams doesn't tend to put out anything that could be construed as off-putting which is great because everything is at least serviceable. The food was basic and edible but nothing to make a trip here for. I was glad they had food, so I'm not complaining by any means. The cookies were good, but eat them right as they come out as once they get cold they turn to granite. Service was decent until when I went to close our tab and an off duty employee actually cut me in line. I understand that most brewery lines get kinda blurred sometimes but this was a clear as day cut me situation and the fact that it was an employee left me quite disappointed. I don't plan to go back, but if I ever did it would be for the tour so I could at least try some specialty brews and I would plan to grab dinner somewhere else. read more
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6 months ago
I loved the tasting and learning about how one of my favorite beers came to be. The tour guide was fun and informative. It was really cool to look around and see where the new flavors are tested. read more
1 year ago
This is a great brewery to stop by right in the heart of the city. It is completely free and no cover charge. We came on a Saturday night and they had many seating options. I am not a huge fan of beer but they did have hard seltzer available. The DJ playing on July 5th was great and had amazing hits lined up. Highly recommend this place for after work drinks or to just catch up with friends. read more
Definitely a must visit when in Boston! We booked the 2nd tier-Beyond the brewhouse tour. We mostly booked this tour since the timings worked out best for our schedule. Even then we were running a little late and they were kind enough to move us to the next tour. This tour is $25 per person, but they do have a cheaper option for $10 per person. Both are 45 min long tours, but you get to see a few more rooms(including ones in a different building) and get to taste a few extra beers with the 2nd tier tour option. The sour beer tasted the best to me since it was very unique. They also give you a free shot glass at the end of the tour that you can wrap and take with you! The brewery itself and the explanations were a bit small, but overall, it was a very fun experience!! read more
When in Boston, stop in to get a tour of Sam Adams Boston Brewery. For $25, we received education on the history of the brewery and the making of beer. Jacob was a great tour guide who was knowledgeable and entertaining. We visited 3 areas and were able to drink a sample of beer in each place. My fav was the barrel vault where we tasted a rather potent beer that was quite delicious. We also got to keep the glass. Beyond the tour, the place has a nice tap room with large picnic tables. There are some food options and we opted for the crustinis. There is an outdoor patio with some roof coverage but it was raining on our visit so not a ton of people enjoying the outdoors. Nice stop. I'm glad we made this visit. read more
2 years ago
While the area that the brewery is in did not appear to be the best area, once there it was a nice welcoming spot. We had made reservations for a tour that included 4 samples and as a bonus that we did not know, we go to keep the glass. After the tour we decided we wanted to try some of the beer. Most on the list is only available at this location. It was fun to try a few and enjoy some pretzels as well. read more
I'm not a huge beer person, but this was still a great place to hang out at. There's a huge list of beers, but there's a hard seltzer you can get if you're not a beer person like me. There were rows of giant long tables, great for group outings. There's also other seating, and a lot of it (they have a 1st and 2nd floor). I thought the food was okay, I think the best thing there was definitely the pizza. It was surprisingly doughy for looking like it was thin crust. I highly recommend the hot honey pepperoni. It may be sticky, but it was delicious. read more
Yes, Samuel Adams is very much corporate beer. But past experience as well as recent experience with their beers I realize there are way more corporate beers out there that are lackluster , bland and have no TLC applied to it's creation compared to Samuel Adams. I revisited their flagship Boston Lager and which confirmed my opinion above on this. Flavors for the Boston Lager to experience are crisp, malty and herbaceous. The beer is light bodied and refreshing which makes a very nice pairing during the hot summer months or if your preference is for lighter bodied beers. read more
super cool place! i absolutely love the way this brewery is decorated. there's a little shop as soon as you walk in, and the seating gives a very laid-back, lounge-type vibe. out of the food i tried, the pierogies were incredible. i personally love pierogies, but these had the perfect crunch on the outside to contrast with the smooth, buttery potato filling on the inside. they also came with an aioli for dipping that had a nice spice and a little kick to it, which i thought was great. the service was very quick & i got my food in less than five minutes. i also got the nachos, which were literally loaded to the brim, no complaints there, just incredible and very filling overall. i really loved the vibe of this place. there were bathrooms inside, board games if you wanted to play, and everyone was very nice and accommodating. there was even a giant tv screen playing halloween movies. read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
The beer float was not it! but the other drinks were, vibes were right and this was our first stop in boston! definitely give it a try as you ascend on your walk. read more
Tour was good. I mainly came for the history part of it. They let you take pictures/videos throughout which I appreciate. Enjoyed the tastings that accompanied the tour. "No matter how big we get, we'll always brew our beer like we're still the smallest brewery in America." --Jim Koch, Founder of Boston Beer Company In 1984, Jim Koch discovered his great-great grandfather's recipe for Louis Koch Lager in his father's attic (changing the name to Samuel Adams Boston Lager.) Jim Koch, along with a group of partners, decided to enter the brewing industry, marking the birth of the Boston Beer Company. In April 1985, it makes its debut in 35 bars/restaurants in Boston, MA. June 1st, 1985, it is voted "Best Beer in America" at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. The Boston Brewery opened in 1987. There are two other breweries, located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Samuel Adams was a prominent figure during the American Revolution. Samuel Adams also had ties to the brewing industry in his family. The name was a perfect match for a company aiming to revolutionize American brewing. read more
We always have to check out the brewery where it originated from, so a stop at Sam Adams was a must. Make sure you come to this brewery in Jamaica Plains and NOT the taproom, so you could get the actual tour. When you first arrive, it's situated in an unassuming neighborhood so don't be surprised. There is a parking lot, so parking wasn't an issue if you're driving. There was outdoor and indoor space for people to enjoy their beers as well. We started off with the Beyond the Brewhouse tour for $25 per person. I thought it was clever how they used the beer label as your ticket. This tour included 3 samples of beer as we were lead into 3 different rooms learning all about beer. In the end, you even get to keep a Sam Adams glass as a souvenir, so that was neat. Our guide was funny and enjoyable despite how much information was thrown at us. Great activity to check out while enjoying some beer. read more
6 months ago
Beer was great and Greg was amazing! He was very informative and very funny. 10/10 ambiance staff and beer read more
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Are there stairs to traverse during the tour. If so, are they grated metal stairs or solid stairs?
There are stairs to go to the last section of the brewery. You have to cross the small parking lot and head down a small staircase (I believe it was wood solid) and back up. But if you do the basic tasting I dont think you get to see that room. Hope…
Traveling to Boston & want to do the Sammy tour. Q1 - they are booked for September & October doesn't let me book - what's up for that? Question 2 - are there several tours &…
Is this brewery only 21+?
Is there still outdoor dining in 2021? Are there heaters or igloos etc?
Hi Alyssa! We are still doing service in the Beer Garden. We've got heaters (and hand warmers and hot cider!), but strongly encourage bundling up. Hope to see you soon!
Do they still offer trolley rides to the tavern?
Yes! Free of charge! And you get a free Sam Adams pint glass with an entree!
Do you have outdoor seating and do you allow dogs?
They do have outdoor seating in the warm months, not sure about pets
Do you need to book a tour in advance or can you just show up and get in one?
We booked in advance to guarantee we would get the tour we wanted as there are different ones available.
How is parking?
Theres a lot but also, Street parking in the negiborhood but not too far of walk
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