Samuel Adams Brewery

A magical brewery tour... topped with free beer

Word to the wise: Valid ID is necessary to sample beer. For those not from the US or Canada, a passport or copy of passport ID is needed.
The hoppy scent in the air and the gleam of giant copper vats may inspire fantasies akin to ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. Alas, there are no rivers of beer to swim through, but a free tour will teach you about the history of patriot/brewer Samuel Adams and the artful craft of his namesake brews. Guides are funny and knowledgeable, and you’ll get to feel and taste malts and hops as you learn about the brewing process.

Afterward, visitors are led into a ‘beer garden’ to enjoy at least three kinds of beers, even those that aren’t yet on the market. If you're still thirsty, a free trolley will take you to Doyle’s, the first bar to put Sam Adams on tap.
Tours last about an hour and depart approximately every 45 minutes. Tickets are distributed on a first arrival basis. To avoid long waits, arrive as early as possible.