Beer Tasting at Mykonos Brewing Company

Beer and island myths make a fine pair. This one-hour tasting at Mykonos Brewing Company takes place inside a former underground bowling alley, now turned into a working microbrewery. You taste five small-batch beers while learning how barley, water, and other natural ingredients become finished brews.

I like the small group of up to 10 people, which gives the English-speaking guide room to explain each beer instead of rushing through a crowded bar. I also like the local angle: Mykonos Brewing Company experiments with ingredients such as prickly pears and barley, producing beers you may find only on Mykonos. The main drawback is simple: snacks and transportation are not included, so you will need to plan those yourself.

Margarita earns special praise for her friendly, well-informed presentation and her tips on where to eat and what to see around Mykonos. Angelo also receives warm marks for being welcoming. At $29 per person, this is a fair buy if you enjoy craft beer and want a short, easy activity with a sense of place, but it is less useful if you are looking for a full brewery tour or a meal.

Key Points at a Glance

• Five 140-milliliter pours: You receive 700 milliliters of beer in total, spread across five core-range brews.
• A brewery inside an old bowling alley: The taproom occupies a converted underground space known as the cave of the brewing Giants.
• Mykonian ingredients: Prickly pears and barley feature in the company’s experiments, including beers made only in Mykonos.
• English-speaking guidance: Margarita and Angelo are praised for friendly service, clear explanations, and helpful island advice.
• Small-group setting: With no more than 10 participants, the tasting should feel personal rather than like a mass bar crawl.
• Flexible booking terms: You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund and reserve without paying immediately.

Entering the Former Underground Bowling Alley

The setting gives this tasting its first bit of character. A few years ago, the old underground bowling alley was converted into a functioning microbrewery. The tasting takes place in the taproom, described as the cave of the brewing Giants.

That setting matters because you are not simply ordering a beer at a standard restaurant. You are drinking in the same place where the brewery makes its small-batch products. The underground room also fits the playful mythology woven into the experience, with stories about Mykonos and the figures connected to its old legends.

The information does not promise a long behind-the-scenes production walk. Think of this as a guided tasting in a working brewery rather than a full factory tour. If you want to see every tank, bottling line, and storage area, you may find the format too brief. If you want a focused introduction to local beer in an unusual room, the one-hour length works well.

The brewery is wheelchair accessible, which makes the experience easier to consider for many visitors. Smoking is not allowed indoors. Since the tasting takes place inside, this is also a useful option when you want a break from outdoor sightseeing.

Five Beers, Five Small Servings

The central part of the experience is a tasting of five beers from the brewery’s core range. Each serving is 140 milliliters, enough to assess the beer without turning a short afternoon activity into a heavy drinking session. Together, the pours add up to 700 milliliters.

You receive an explanation of each beer rather than a tray with no guidance. The aim is to show how natural ingredients are converted into finished brews. That makes the tasting useful even if you know little about brewing. You can ask questions, compare styles, and listen for the differences between one beer and the next.

The exact beer lineup may depend on what the brewery is pouring at the time. The experience promises the freshest available core-series beers, not one fixed menu that never changes. That is good news for freshness, though you should not book expecting a particular label unless the brewery confirms it.

Two beers mentioned by name in the tasting feedback are Fragos’ko and the blonde saison. Fragos’ko was a favorite for one couple, while the blonde saison won the other half of that pair. Their different picks point to the value of tasting all five rather than ordering a single beer and guessing which style suits you.

The brewery also offers limited-edition Mikonu beers that are available only at the brewery. Availability is not guaranteed, but you can ask about them at the end. These special releases may be the best reason to leave room in your schedule for a bottle, can, or final pour if something catches your attention.

How Mykonos Ingredients Shape the Beer

Local ingredients give the tasting a stronger connection to the island. Mykonos Brewing Company experiments with prickly pears and barley, using familiar regional products in a modern craft-brewing setting.

You will learn the basic process of turning natural ingredients into beer, though the supplied details do not promise a technical brewing class. The value is in seeing the connection between raw materials and the glass in front of you. Instead of treating beer as a generic drink, the tasting shows how a brewery can use local ingredients to create products tied to one place.

The phrase small batch is important here. These are not presented as anonymous mass-market beers. The brewery makes core beers as well as limited editions, and some beers can be found only in Mykonos. That gives the tasting a stronger souvenir quality than a standard international beer flight.

Still, keep your expectations in check. Local ingredients do not mean every beer will taste strongly of prickly pear or another island product. The purpose is to explain the brewing work and the brewery’s experiments, not to promise a fruit-heavy tasting.

Myths, Brewing, and the Story of Mykonos

The guide does more than describe color, aroma, or flavor. You will also hear myths surrounding Mykonos while you sip. This gives the hour a local storytelling element and helps connect the unusual brewery setting with the island’s identity.

Margarita is particularly praised for explaining the Mykonian beer scene and the birth of Mykonos Brewing Company. She also gives recommendations for things to do, see, and eat around the island. That practical advice can be valuable early in a stay, when you are still deciding how to use your time.

Angelo and Margarita are both described as friendly. That matters in a small tasting, where the guide shapes much of the experience. A cold beer can be enjoyed anywhere, but clear explanations and a relaxed welcome make it easier to ask questions and try unfamiliar styles.

The presentation is in English. If you are comfortable with English, you should be able to follow the brewing explanation and the stories without needing translation. The activity does not list another language option.

Is $29 a Fair Price?

At $29 per person, the value depends on what you want from the hour. You are paying for five alcoholic tastings, an English-speaking guide, water, and all fees and taxes. The five pours total 700 milliliters, though the real value is the explanation and access to a brewery setting rather than the volume alone.

Compared with ordering five full beers separately, the tasting format limits the alcohol and lets you compare styles. You also get the chance to hear about beers that may not be widely available outside Mykonos. For a craft-beer fan, that makes the price reasonable.

The value is weaker if you mainly want a cheap drink. Water is included, but snacks are not, and private transportation is also not included. You should budget for food elsewhere and arrange your own way to the brewery.

The short duration helps the price feel manageable. You can fit the tasting into an afternoon without giving up half a day. One direct recommendation describes it as a good afternoon activity, and that is the right way to see it: a compact stop between other plans, not the main event of your entire day.

A Small Group Makes the Hour More Useful

The group is limited to 10 participants. That is small enough for a more personal conversation and large enough to create some social energy around the tasting.

You will not be sitting through a huge presentation where the guide repeats the same lines to a packed room. The group size should make it easier to ask about ingredients, brewing methods, local beer, or where to find the brewery’s special releases.

There is no guarantee that the group will reach the maximum size. It may be smaller, depending on bookings. Either way, the format is built around direct guidance rather than self-service sampling.

The one-hour schedule also keeps the experience focused. You will not spend a long time waiting between pours. At the same time, do not expect a leisurely meal or an extended evening at the taproom. Five small servings, brewing information, and local stories fill the stated hour.

Who Should Book This Tasting?

I would recommend it most strongly to:

• Craft-beer drinkers who want to taste beers made on Mykonos
• Couples looking for a relaxed afternoon activity
• Visitors interested in local food and drink production
• People who enjoy learning how a product is made
• Anyone who appreciates small groups and friendly personal guidance
• Repeat visitors looking for something beyond the usual island sights

It also suits people who want a short activity rather than a full excursion. You can hear about the brewery, taste five beers, and return to your broader Mykonos plans within an hour.

You may want to skip it if you do not drink alcohol, though adults who prefer not to drink could still value the brewing explanation. The tasting itself centers on alcoholic beverages. You may also want to pass if you need a full meal, hotel pickup, or a long technical brewery tour.

Children under 18 can visit the brewery free of charge, but they are not served alcohol. The activity is not designed for children under 18, so families should think carefully about whether a beer-focused hour will suit everyone in the group.

Practical Details Before You Go

The experience lasts one hour and is guided in English. It is wheelchair accessible, and smoking is prohibited indoors.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying at the time of booking, which is useful when your Mykonos plans are still moving around.

Because transportation is not included, check the brewery’s location and plan your own route before the start time. The information provided does not specify hotel pickup, so you should not assume it is available.

Food is also not included. Have a meal before or after if you need more than beer and water. The 140-milliliter servings are moderate, but five samples still add up to a substantial tasting, especially on an empty stomach.

If you are hoping to buy a limited-edition Mikonu beer, ask about current availability during the visit. These releases are offered only at the brewery, but the information does not guarantee that every limited edition will be in stock on your date.

How This Tasting Compares With a Regular Bar Stop

A regular bar gives you more freedom to order what you already know. This tasting gives you structure, context, and a chance to try five beers without committing to five full servings.

The brewery setting also adds something a bar cannot easily provide. You are drinking inside a converted underground bowling alley and hearing about the company’s origins, brewing process, island myths, and local ingredients.

The tradeoff is less flexibility. You do not choose the full flight from an unlimited menu, and the hour follows a guided format. The core range is the focus, with limited-edition Mikonu beers available separately if you are lucky enough to find them.

For someone who already knows the Mykonos beer scene, the tasting may feel introductory. For a first visit to the island’s craft-brewing world, it offers a clear starting point.

Final Verdict: Book It for Local Beer and Friendly Guidance

I would book the Mykonos Brewing Company tasting if you want a short, well-organized introduction to Mykonian beer. The combination of five 140-milliliter pours, a converted bowling-alley setting, local ingredients, island myths, and a group capped at 10 gives the hour real personality.

The strongest reason to go is the human touch. Margarita is praised for her clear explanation, friendly manner, and useful recommendations around Mykonos. Angelo also receives warm praise for being welcoming. That kind of guidance can turn a simple tasting into a helpful orientation for the rest of your stay.

Book it early in your trip if you want food, sightseeing, and restaurant suggestions from the guide. Book it later if your main goal is to sample the brewery’s freshest beers or ask about limited-edition Mikonu releases.

Skip it if you need transportation, snacks, a full lunch, or a detailed production tour. Otherwise, $29 is a sensible price for a one-hour craft-beer experience with a strong local connection.

FAQ

How long does the beer tasting last?

The tasting lasts one hour.

How many beers are included?

You receive five beers from the brewery’s core range.

How large is each beer serving?

Each tasting serving is 140 milliliters.

Is water included?

Yes, water is included.

Is food included?

No. Snacks are not included.

Is transportation included?

No. Private transportation is not included.

What language is the tour in?

The live tour guide speaks English, and English is the listed language.

Can people under 18 visit?

Children under 18 can visit the brewery free of charge, but they are not served alcohol. The activity is intended for adults and is not suitable for children under 18.

Is the brewery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.