4 Brewery Visits in Greece, Compared

1.Beer Tasting at Mykonos Brewing Company

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33Our pick

At Mikònu Taproom & Brewery, guides such as Yoshi and Margarita explain how local ingredients become beer, share Mykonian myths, and pour five small-batch tastings. You can also buy limited-edition beers sold only at the brewery. The visit lasts about 30 minutes, with time to stay longer afterward.

“Absolutely fantastic experience. Learned a lot of information about each beer along with the history of beer in the Greek Islands. Stayed for a few more pints afterwards! You have to try the Fragos’ko beer! It’s so unique and tasty. Highly recommend this place and experience.”

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2.Brewery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $6Best value

Visit Cretan Brewery in Zounaki for a behind-the-scenes look at Charma beer with guides such as Manos or Manolis. Taste several styles on a scenic terrace, then add Cretan meze or lunch. The small group is capped at 10, and children under 17 receive a soft drink.

“Lovely tour guide who spoke brilliant English. Really interesting finding out about the way they make the beer and a really generous tasting afterwards!”

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3.Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting & Optional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · from $28

At Ftelos Brewery, an English or Greek-speaking guide leads you through Santorini’s only walk-in brewery, from control panels to fermentation tanks. Taste six beers, including Blue Monkey, with paired snacks. The 45 to 75-minute visit can include an optional gastronomy meal and may be booked privately.

“everyone was kind and gentle,the place is very nice!warth to coming!”

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4.Cooking Class with a Chef at the Ftelos Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · from $113

At Ftelos Brewery near Fira, you’ll prepare a four-course Cycladic meal with an English-speaking chef, then eat it with a Ftelos beer. The class may take place on a shaded vineyard patio or indoors above the brewing area. Mike and Katerina have led warm, engaging sessions.

“My friend and I did this class and we absolutely loved it! It was easy and fun ! Our chef was Katerina and she was so sweet, kind and taught us so much! The food was amazing and made us feel like we really got to immerse ourselves with Greek culture through their cuisines! Highly recommend this activity.”

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