Beer Tastings in Santorini

When vacationing in Santorini, there are few things more luxurious than putting your feet up with a beer in the sun. However, if you wish to go one step further, you can opt for a beer tasting in Santorini.

Sample unique lagers and Mediterranean-inspired IPAs while gaining an insight into how hops are traditionally manufactured into the golden beverage before you.

Here's all you need to know about beer tasting, one of the most captivating gastronomic experiences in Santorini.

What are the best beer tastings in Santorini?

Santorini brewery tour with beer tasting

Lovers of craft beers will enjoy this fascinating brewery tour and tasting session.

On this Santorini beer-tasting tour, you'll visit the most renowned brewery on the island, where you'll learn about the brewing process, from hops to glass.

Discover the local ingredients used to make these beers and sit down for a tasting in the facility, which is surrounded by lush greenery, and overlooks the Aegean Sea.

Sample several different types of beer and notice the different notes in each, while watching artisans brew, and bottle the famous tipple.

Craft beer and spirit tasting tour in Santorini

Sample local beers and tantalizing spirits on this alcohol-fueled tour. Starting out with a visit to a celebrated distillery and museum, you can wander the site leisurely, discovering the history behind crafting local spirits.

See historical artifacts that will help you understand the techniques used before sampling some of the island's most delicious spirits, such as coffee-flavored ouzo.

Continue on to one of Santorini’s beer houses to learn the full beer-brewing process. End your excursion with a beer-tasting session, accompanied by local produce.

Are there any combos available with beer tastings in Santorini?

Santorini tour with beer tasting

Discover the ancient world of Santorini on this combination tour that takes you on a historical journey through the Akrotiri archaeological site. You'll stroll the Bronze-age settlement, exploring artifacts and ruins from over 3,600 years ago.

Continuing on your excursion, you'll travel to a local brewery for a tasting session of several craft beers alongside a platter of Greek delicacies.

Which places are visited?

There are just two breweries located on Santorini as the isle has more of a reputation for its decadent wines than its frosty beers.

The majority of beer-tasting tours head to Ftelos Brewery, which was founded in 2020, and won an award for the "Most Innovative Brewery" just one year later.

While Ftelos produces several varieties of craft beer, its "Blue Monkey" lager is what has catapulted the brewery into the limelight. This tipple is inspired by the blue monkeys painted by the ancient Greeks in Akrotiri over 3,600 years ago.

How much do beer tastings in Santorini cost?

The most budget-friendly beer tastings in Santorini cost between €20 and €30 per person, and take place at a local brewery.

A craft beer and spirit tour costs approximately €110 each. However, if you'd rather explore the island in more depth, you can opt for a combination tour that includes the ancient site of Akrotiri for around €210 per person.

What is included?

Beer tastings in Santorini always include entrance to any breweries you visit, as well as several samples of the tipple.

While each excursion is different, most supply you with six beverages. In some cases, you may also be provided with a platter of local snacks.

Where does it start?

Many beer-tasting tours in Santorini operate a convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service, which enables you to focus on enjoying your excursion, and leave the worry of planning the trip behind.

If your tour does not provide this service, you'll be asked to meet at an easy-to-reach destination on the island instead. You can see the meeting point of each tour before booking.

How long does it last?

Typically, Santorini beer tasting tours last between 3 and 4 hours, which gives you plenty of time to learn the process behind creating the beverage, and taste several varieties.

When is the best time for a beer tasting in Santorini?

You can participate in a beer tasting in Santorini at any point during your vacation. However, you may wish to save this experience until toward the end of your trip once you've explored the main attractions on the island.

Travel tips

• Take identification with you on any beer tasting in Santorini so that you can indulge in the beverages on offer.
• Book your excursion during the spring or fall months if you wish to avoid the crowds that flock to Santorini during the summertime.