Next time you're in Boston, come and visit the Samuel Adams® Brewery. You'll learn about our history... and then drink it. Learn all about Samuel Adams, brewer and patriot. Experience the entire brewing process, from start to finish. Taste the special malts used to brew Samuel Adams® beers and smell the Hallertau and Tettnang hops. Enjoy many of the great styles of Samuel Adams® beers.
The tour is open to visitors of all ages. Proper ID is required in order to sample beer.
The Samuel Adams® Brewery
30 Germania Street
Boston (Jamaica Plain neighborhood), MA 02130
For hours, directions, special events and closings, please call (617) 368-5080
Brewery Tour Times
Our brewery is located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Tours are held on:
Tuesday-Thursday 10-3
Fridays 10-5:30
Saturday 10-3
All tours depart approximately every 45 minutes and last about 1 hour. To avoid long waits we recommend you arrive as early in the tour day as possible. Saturdays are especially busy and all tour spots are often filled by early afternoon. Groups over 20 may call (617) 368-5000 for an appointment, but we are unable to take reservations for Saturdays. Suggested donation: $2.00. All donations to benefit local charities. For more information, call (617) 368-5080.
Gift Shop Hours
The Brewery Gift Shop is open during tours hours.
Heading to Boston’s Fenway Neighborhood on a Friday this summer? Why not take a Samuel Adams Brewery tour first? We will be offering complimentary transportation from the brewery to the Fenway neighborhood on select Fridays this baseball season! Old Town Trolleys will shuttle our guests on the dates listed below. The shuttles will operate between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (last pickup at 5:30p.m.). On average the transit time will range between 20 to 60 minutes. Come taste with us, and enjoy Fridays at Samuel Adams Brewery.
Trolley Dates
- May 16th
- June 6th
- June 20th
- July 11th
- July 25th
- August 1st
- August 15th
- August 29th
- September 12th
- September 26th
IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION
We are excited to say that we are currently renovating our tour center and beer museum to make your visit more informative and enjoyable. Between now and August 1st we will have limited brewery tours so you can still stop by and learn about Samuel Adams Boston Lager and all our other styles and, arguably the best part, taste some delicious brews. If you can wait and visit August 1st come on down to check out our new digs and go on a tour. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
The Tour Center will be closed on the following dates:
No brewery tour will be held on Friday, July 4th.
No brewery tours will be held on Thursday, November 24th.
The regular schedule will resume on Friday, November 25th.
There will be no 5:30 pm tour on Friday, December 9th.
There will be no brewery tours on Saturday, December 24th.
May we suggest
Boston can be a very confusing city for the unfamiliar driver. If you are new to town, or just visiting, we suggest you take the MBTA (Boston's Public Transportation system) to our Brewery. If you decide to drive, visit the street map to the brewery on Google MapsTM at the link provided below to help route your trip, or use our written directions below.
Click here for street map to the Boston Brewery.
Public Transportation
Take the Orange Line subway "T" outbound towards Forest Hills. Exit at the Stony Brook stop. Above ground, take a left onto Boylston Street and go straight. At the first set of lights, take a right onto Amory Street. Take your first left on Porter Street and look for the "Samuel Adams" signs.
Driving
From the South of Boston: Take 93 North to Exit 18 (Mass. Ave. and Roxbury Exit). Go straight down Melnea Cass Boulevard until almost to the end. Take a left on Tremont Street (Landmark: Ruggles MBTA Station and Northeastern University will be on your right when you turn onto Tremont Street). Follow Tremont Street through several lights. Tremont Street becomes Columbus Avenue. Take a right on Amory Street (Landmark: Look for a big, powder blue muffler shop on the right -- directly after Centre Street). Follow Amory Street through 2 lights. After the second light take a left onto Porter Street (Landmark: Directly after Boylston Street). Go to the end of Porter Street and Brewery is on the right.
From North of Boston: Take 93 South to Exit 18 (Mass. Ave. and Roxbury Exit). Follow directions above.
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Boston Brewery Tour FAQs
Thank you for your interest in the Samuel Adams Brewery Tour! Any questions you have about taking a tour are probably answered below. If not, give us a call a call at (617) 368-5256.
Q: How much do tours cost?
A: Our tours are always free! We do ask for a voluntary $2 donation per person. All tour donations go to local charities.
Q: How often do tours run during the open hours?
A: Tours run approximately every 45 minutes. We may have tours every 30 minutes during busy days.
Q: What's the best way to get to the brewery?
A: We highly recommend taking Boston's subway system which is known as The T. We are at the Stony Brook stop on the Orange line. Parking at the brewery is very limited.
Q: Can I reserve a spot on a tour?
A: Tours are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Sorry, but we do not take reservations. During especially busy times, the next tour(s) may already be sold out when you arrive and you may have to wait a little bit for the next available tour.
Q: What are the "especially busy times"?
A: It is impossible for us to predict exactly when we will sell out. However, our busiest times are Saturdays between 12:30pm and 3:00pm. We are not currently experiencing sellouts on weekdays.
Q: I just want to buy stuff at the gift shop without taking a tour. What are the gift shop hours?
A: The gift shop is open from the start of the first tour until one hour after the last tour begins. Gift shop hours are Tue-Thu 12-4, Friday 12-6:30, and Saturday 11-4. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Q: Do you have a catalog of the things you sell in the gift shop? Can you ship me stuff?
A: We have a great store at www.samadams.com with many items to choose from. They will ship purchases to you. We do not have a catalog or ship from the gift shop at this time. The E-store and the brewery gift shop are the only two places to buy Samuel Adams gear.
Q: Can I buy beer at the brewery?
A: Sorry. Unfortunately, we do not sell any beer for consumption.
Q: Is there a restaurant at the brewery?
A: We are a small craft brewery and unfortunately do not have any space for a restaurant. However, we do offer suggestions and directions to several excellent local restaurants and cafes located within walking distance of the brewery.
Q: Can I come in and buy a beer at the bar?
A: We do not have a regular bar. Our tasting room space is only for tours. You must come on a tour to sample beer.
Q: We are with a group of 20+, can we reserve a spot?
A: Groups of 20 or more can call us at (617) 368-5256 to discuss details. Private tour times are available Tue-Thu at 11am or 3:30pm and Fridays at 11am depending on availability. We ask you to please be on time for your tour.
Q: Can we have our party/meeting/function/event at the brewery?
A: We have a very small brewery with only enough space to make our beer and conduct tours. We do not have function space. You can certainly have your group come for one of our great tours though!
Q: It's my friend/relative's birthday/anniversary/bachelor party. What special party arrangements can we make?
A: We will do our best to have the tour guide acknowledge the occasion to the entire tour. Maybe you will even be serenaded with "Happy Birthday" by a room full of your fellow beer-lovers. Since you will be on a tour with other people, we cannot make any other special arrangements.
If you have more questions about tours feel free to call us at (617) 368-5256 or email us at sabostonbrewery@bostonbeer.com. If you do not reach someone live please leave a message with detailed questions. We will call you back very soon with answers. Thanks!