Samuel Adams Boston Brewery - Jamaica Plain

I am so glad I went back to this brewery which is right around the corner from where I live. They have really created such a nice venue. Loved the outdoor space with the fire pit and bar. The indoor space with the board games, the tables, bar plenty of seating it's really a great vibe. They have food! I liked the live music which was really enjoyable on Saturday afternoon. The staff is really friendly and welcoming. Oh and did I say you could bring your dog what a plus if you have one. The only downside was the chicken wings which are cooked outside on a grill and were delicious by the way, but we're not cooked all the way through. They may want to be more careful about this as you wouldn't want someone getting sick. Also love that they serve more than just beer. Can't wait to go back!

Nice tour. Our tour guide was funny, and interesting. The brewery is small and pretty much a one room tour. It is very clean, welcoming and you get to try/buy different beers. Very relaxed atmosphere.

I can’t say enough good things about our tour. We did the behind the Brewhouse tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable. The beer we got to sample was amazing and it was cool to see behind the scenes. We stopped by the tap room after and the flight we got was great - the beer they serve here is exclusive to the brewery and it’s well worth the visit.

Great tour ! Our tour guide Zoffie like "coffee with a Z" had a great personality and gave us good information about the beer making steps/process. Chris was also great ! So neat to know this particular site is their R&D site and most of the beer (experiments/ mixes) they offer is not available nationwide so make sure you try a few out !

Chloe was great, so informative and welcoming! Every beer we tried was wonderful. I didn’t appreciate how many unique beers Sam Adams brewed until visiting. Definitely worth the short trip out of Boston.

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!

This brewery blew my mind. So many great-tasting beers on tap. Some you can't get anywhere else besides the actual brewery. I tried just about every beer they had on hand. Alexis was my beer tender and she was awesome. I was ecstatic they had the Derrick White Ale on tap as I'm a big Celtics fan and love the collaboration together. They had a nice shop to buy beers or merch to take home with you. They have a great indoor seating area as well as a nice outdoor area where you can sit your pup. They also serve food! Definitely one of my favorite spots ive been to in a while.

Really liked this brewery and everything it had going on. The outside patio was so lovely this fall with the good beer, the live music and the fire pit!!! I really like when breweries are "order at the bar" cause it just lets you set the tone instead of having someone check on you every 5 minutes. Great place to just hangout with friends and enjoy being outside I will definitely be visiting again.

Did the tourist thing and visited here. Last time I was here was nearly 20 years ago (I is old)... I wanted to come back because I remember having such a great time. I finally got to do so. This time with my family to enjoy the tour and beer. What a great place. The staff were awesome. In particular the gentleman that helped us had darker long hair, glasses, and was about 5'7" ish... he was behind the counter when I bought souvenirs and then was also the same person that did our tour. He was so friendly, that I found myself even buying the darn neon sign from the place. It's amazing what atmosphere and beer can do to ya. It's all good. It hangs in my garage with pride. Anyway, this visit was awesome. Between the story of the brewery, how they got to where they are, the jovial tasting, and great atmosphere, this is THE place to visit if you're in the area. I just hope I don't take such a long time to come back! Thanks Sam Adams for a great time... best beer in America ;) Food/Beer Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Well organized and thought out brewery. Between the tour and the staff, you feel very welcome and happy to be there. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: yes - patio

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.

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!

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.

Went for a beer and cheese tasting with Greg (a tour guide), he was chalk full of cool information and history about the Sam Adams Brewery. It was an awesome way to learn more about Boston (beer) history, taste some good beers that aren't on the shelves and enjoy a great experience with others.

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.

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.

If you get a chance to do this, you should. It's an interesting tour and you get to taste the beer.

Definitely a cool spot with upstair seating. Lots of space downstairs. Staff is a bit slower on the drinks. I got their only hazy which was standard.

Visited the Samuel Adams brewery in Jamaica Plain, but did not do their tour as I did not book ahead. Instead, I just opted to visit their taproom, which is pretty standard. The taproom menu has flights in addition to pints. While Samuel Adams is a well-known craft beer brand, I wanted to try something that I could in stores. Thus, I tried their oyster stout which is brewed with Cape Cod oysters as I have never had a beer brewed with seafood before. The taproom was a bit crowded, so I got out of there after downing my beer. It is intended for groups as it has communal tables and games to play. There is even a shuffleboard table. If you intend to tour the brewery, I would recommend booking ahead of time on their website. Though if you just want a beer, the taproom is a decent spot. But it does seem a little out of the way to go to Jamaica Plain just for a beer.

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.

I will start off with saying that we have visited almost all of the major breweries in the US and this is probably our favorite! Its a little hidden gem. We were able to try 3 beers while on the tour - they picked the flavors- as they walked us through and told us the history of the brewery and their processes. We also paid a little bit extra to get a taste of a special brew that had been aging in their basement. My husband really loved this! Our tickets to the tour were also labels from some of the beer bottles which was a neat touch. We stopped in on a Tuesday afternoon so it was not too busy- only 2 other couples on our tour in June- but I know it can get quite busy. It's not a huge parking lot either. Overall, its a cool experience and I would go back if we ever get back to Boston again just to try some of their unique flavors they experiment with!

Great vibes. The brewery had an awesome patio and super friendly service. The beers we had just didn't hit the way we hoped! I would say stay away from the IPAs and stick with what you know!

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The tour was so much fun. Our tour guide was great and I learned a lot. I was impressed by all the fun facts and information that I didn't know before. That, coupled with some really solid samples made the whole experience a great time. After the tour, we had time to relax in the brewery with another beer and some snacks from their food menu. The food menu is small but it does the trick. They have lots of board games for you to use while you're there if that's your style.

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.

My friends and I came in on a Thursday night it was quiet and not too busy. The beer selections were great always recommend getting a flight. The food was ok I got bbq sliders, good for bar food. There were table games for you to grab and play at your table. They had both indoor and outdoor seating but it was too cold to sit outside. At the end of the night we were some of the last ones to leave and the Staff was kind enough to reopen the souvenir store which I thought was very sweet. All in all place was cool and I would recommend checking out if you're in the area.

The tour of the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery was one of the activities I looked forward to most when visiting Boston, and it did not disappoint. They offer a variety of tours ranging from $10 to $50, as well as group tours. My friends and I opted for the $10 Sam Signature Experience, and it was fantastic. For $10, you get a few beer tastings, which was definitely enough to get me tipsy. My group was paired with several other groups, totaling maybe 15 people, with one tour guide. Despite the group being large, it felt immersive and engaging. The tour guide was phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable about the history and operations of the brewery and made us laugh quite a few times. It was my first time touring a brewery, and I very much enjoyed the experience. I highly recommend this tour for those looking for unique activities to do in Boston!

Great tour with a great guide! We hopped on the Sam's Signature Experience Tour as part of our GoCity ticket and loved learning about the history of Samuel Adams and the R&D Brews. These are also available for purchase in the tap room and gift shop. On game days at home, they also have $2 Fenway Franks! Service was great and we were even able to take our leftover beer in a plastic cup on the tour with us if we weren't able to finish up before it began. Awesome experience!

Came here for the sensory tour. Which itself was super cool and an interesting experience! The problem was is the tickets tell you to arrive at 1045. They don't open until 1100ish....They didn't actually open until 1105 today. Then the tour could only go to 1130...given time. So we were shorted on time and overall experience. I would recommend not booking the first tour of the day. They don't open on time! The actual place had a great ambiance and we walked away with some great brewery only brews and some clothes. That was a great part. Didn't try the food. Had lunch plans else where.

A must-do in Boston, for sure. Our Sam Adams Experience was spectacular - with the beer flowing, the facts and insights into the manufacturing being shared in an interesting way with just the right amount of humor, and the overall nature of the tour being top notch. Shoutout to Alec and Taylor for making this a memorable and fun experience!

Met up with a friend to do the $10 brewery tour and it was a good time! We got some info about the ingredients and process to brew beers and got to try three beers- the cold snap, the Boston lager, and an experimental beer. They gave us a taster glass which was a nice little souvenir. Afterwards we went to the taproom and got a flight to taste some other brews and have a little snack and we had a great time. The tour wasn't as thorough as some other tours I've been on but this site is smaller than much others (they admit this on their tour) but was still some good info and honestly, I'm more likely to order a Sam Adams in the future now!

The Sam Adams brewery tour was tasty and educational. We did the Beyond the Brewhouse tour- the guide provided the history of the brewery and information on their experimental beers. The facility is clean & air conditioned - not too much walking. There are bathroom facilities. The tours start on time so be sure to check in at the gift shop early. Right across from the gift shop, there is a tasting room with beers you have seen elsewhere and some you will only see at the Jamaica Plain location. This was an easy place to get to on the Orange Line T from Boston- much more affordable than an Uber. A quick walk from the drop off through a residential neighborhood, and you are there. If you are doing the tour, book in advance so you get the tour you want!

Super fun tour -- learn a lot while drinking beer: what's not to like?! Delaney and Eric are the best. Try to get them.

Finally made it on this tour. Our tour guide Joel was amazing. Haven't had a more knowledgeable and professional tour guide in a while. I highly recommend this tour.

Nice, friendly staff; cool venue with diverse seating options. Would be great for groups. Tours are available as well as a gift shop. Their beer cheese is quite tasty, and I love that they offer flights.

Great atmosphere to enjoy some unique beers and good games and tours ... bartender was very helpful on selections

We did not eat . Went on tour . The presentation was fabulous. Served a flat to toast drinks Was a nice rainy day.

Great tour! We were excited to check out this brewery and learn more about Sam Adams beer on their tour. The brewery itself isn't very large but the tour is highly informative and fun. Includes in the basic tour are three small pours and I found them all delicious (my favorite was the doublebock). One of the people I came with did the tour option that included a tasting right out of the barrel (11.7%!). They've got a nice tasting room and gift shop as well. You'll have a good time.

Was a little disappointed in this tour. I've done other brewery tours and they tour you through much more interesting sections to the brewery and breweries by process. This tour was limited to looking at a few kettles while the guide explained the process. From there, we moved into a room with long table and did a beer tasting. The latest beers were described and then we were dumped into the gift shop. It was only $11 so I didn't feel cheated, just a bit meh. Was really hoping for a lot more from the pioneers in craft brewing.

Came for a tour, stayed for the brewery. We did the tour where you visit 3 rooms and get 3 samples. The tour was a typical brewery tour, and we got to learn a few things about beer in general and Sam Adams history. Our tour guide was hilarious, and he made the tour so fun! After the tour, we went to the brewery to try some other flavors. Sadly, they were out of some of the sours I would have tried so I did a make your own flight. My faves were the hibiscus and passion fruit goses.

This was one exceptional brewery tour. I've visited Sam Adams in the past, but never took the tour. Don't let the online ticketing system fool you - I checked online for availability and there appeared to be nothing open, however, when we arrived we were told that the scheduled 4:30 PM tour still had tickets left. For $10, you get a full 45 minute group tour with not one, not two, but THREE different flavors of beer to try. By far the only brewery with such a great value, and the information provided was interesting. Jake, our tour guide, allowed us to ask questions during various parts of the tour. We even got to pour our own beer from pitchers in the tasting room. We got to keep the glass, too. At the end of the tour, we were led into the gift shop where we could wrap up our glasses in brown wrapping paper to prevent breakage in travel. These guys thought of everything! The convenience and kindness of the staff made me really happy. Beer can be purchased to-go from the gift shop. Prices in the gift shop were reasonable and they had a good selection of merch. If you're unable to snag any of the other more expensive tours, the $10 standard tour is well worth it!

This review is more for the tour than the brewery. It was my first time going on a tour. I think it's the traditional tour but there are other tours. This one we started with drinking summer ale while the guide talked about how they brew and the types of beer. The second half we sat in a room and tried two more lagers. Depending on who sat near you, you got more or less of the pitcher of beer. We sat near people who didn't care to drink much so we got more haha Afterwards, we went to the main brewery part and ordered a different beer. I tried their new product the vinified Sauvignon Blanc. It was decent. Not sure if I would get it again but it was nice to try one. Overall, big fan of the tour and would love to do it again!

We signed up for the VIP tour, which offered a glimpse into the nano-brewery & a pint of a limited-edition, off the market porter. What more could a freshly 21 year-old ask for? Overall, it was a great way to try some fun beers, and expand my brewski knowledge. A star lost because the gal who gave us our tickets was less than friendly, and our tour guide seemed ready to clock-out.

De-mastered Boston lager is absolute garbage compared to the traditional Boston lager that Samuel Adams made their name with over the decades. Shocking that some genius within the company thought that making Boston Lager taste weaker, cheaper and nastier they could fool the public into drinking it by merely calling it remastered. Love the brewery the food the other beers just extremely disappointed, shocked, and appalled that they de-mastered that gorgeous Boston lager that many of us enjoyed for decades before some pencil neck decided to save a few dollars on ingredients and cheapen that beautiful beer.

For the price you're paying, these tours are 110% worth it! We paid for the $10 45 minute tour that consisted of trying 3 of their beers. The tour guide was nice and shared a lot of fun, interesting facts. If you sped walked through the tour it would feel pretty short but the amount of history, facts, and tasting we experienced made it worth it. They pour pitchers at the end to just share and try to finish with the rest of the tour group, so you honestly get a good amount of beer! Would want to see their other tour options to compare (-:

We had a great time during our visit to the brewery! We started off with a quick tour, which included a tasting portion afterwards. Our tour guide was both hilarious, personable, and super informative. I learned so much about the brewing process and how to taste different components of beer! I really enjoyed the information, and tasting both the Boston Lager and 26.2 Brew (a special edition for the Boston Marathon). Afterwards, we hung out on the outdoor patio and sampled a few additional beers. On a Monday night, there was a moderate crowd and live music, but nothing so loud we couldn't have a conversation outside. The vibe was very laid back and a relaxing way to end the day. Will definitely visit again on future trips to Boston!

Even after going to university in Boston and then spending over a year here for work, I only now managed to find the time to get to the magnificent Samuel Adams Brewery for the tour. We had a fantastic tour guide who enthusiastically showed us her love of beer and her love of Sam Adams. And yes, there was a lot of beer to be consumed on the tour! Great to be able to taste something that's pre-release and "coming soon!" Don't miss this when you come to Boston. [Review 18608 overall - 1189 in Massachusetts - 2130 of 2022.]

Loved this place. Visiting from Pittsburgh area and enjoyed the outdoor space. Went on the tour and it was really fun. Zoe was awesome and hopefully she enjoyed her complimentary beer from the big bald dumbass.

The tourist of tourist places in JP. You can always spot an out of towner at Green Street because they're holding a Sam Adams bag

Great place to hang out and try a new cold craft beer, the tap room has a good selection of brews and offers indoor and outdoor seating. They offer small tours for a low cost. There is a gift shop with a lot of souvenirs and plenty of staff on hand. Parking is available and free.

I love a factory tour even if I don't like beer. I'm kinda disappointed in the tour. It really was more of a tasting than a tour. Cost was $10/per person. We got a glass of beer first thing. My husband drank & I did not. We got to see one room. Pat was a terrific guide and told us lots of stuff about making the beer and answered all our questions. Then we went into the tasting room where we all sat at long tables and were able to try two different kinds of beer. He did. I tried one taste. Yuck! It was fun. But if you go, know that it's more of a tasting and less of a tour.