Whenever I go to Boston I always check out the sam adams brew tour. (Make sure you get one of their flowers or call them to get times) It is a couple blocks walking distance form the orange t line.... More

Whenever I go to Boston I always check out the sam adams brew tour. (Make sure you get one of their flowers or call them to get times) It is a couple blocks walking distance form the orange t line. The tours have a donation of 1 or 2 dollars, but everytime I go, I seem to miss the passing of the donation hat. It is pretty informal tour, the tour guides are always drinking, which I find hilarious. You then get to go to their back room where they hand out pitchers ( 3 or 4 different kinds) to taste test. Last time I went, i didn't have lunch and left there pretty buzzed. You even get to keep the glass. I always say, if I lived in Boston, I would be there every day!
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The Sam Adams Brewery and Tour is a great "first step" into learning a little more about the process of brewing beer. While this isn't my favorite brewery tour and is decidedly more commercial than... More

The Sam Adams Brewery and Tour is a great "first step" into learning a little more about the process of brewing beer. While this isn't my favorite brewery tour and is decidedly more commercial than others I've taken, it handles large groups well and still offers "free*" tastings and a souvenir tasting glass after the tour. The tour guide seemed pretty knowledgeable, but the areas we visited were mostly staged and not the real deal. Still, if you're a fan of the Boston beer, I'd suggest taking an hour and checking out this tour. They've got a fun gift shop as you're exiting the tasting room, and hey, what's not to love about free Sam Adams? If you're interested, do call ahead and check on tour times; there's only a limited number offered per day. (*There is a suggested donation of $2 per person)
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