5 brewery experiences on Crete
🍺 Lafkas Brewery – Chania
- Adresse:
Leof. Kazantzaki 102, Vamvakopoulo 731 31, Chania, Kreta - Nettside:
lafkasbrewery.com - Telefon:
+30 694 543 0402
Lafkas Brewery er et lite bryggeri i utkanten av Chania. Her produseres øl som ikke er filtrert eller pasteurisert. Besøkende kan delta i omvisning og smaking etter avtale.
Flere har kommentert at det er en lærerik og uformell opplevelse, med hyggelig vertskap og innblikk i lokal bryggetradisjon.
🍺 Cretan Brewery (Charma) – Zounaki, Chania
- Address:
Zounaki Platanias, 73002 Chania, Crete - Website:
cretanbeer.gr/en - Phone:
+30 28240 31002 - Email:
info@cretanbeer.gr
Cretan Brewery, also known as Charma, is located in the village of Zounaki near Platanias. Visitors can join a guided tour of the brewery and learn about the production process. It’s also possible to taste different beer varieties while relaxing on the terrace overlooking olive and orange groves.
Many visitors highlight the friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. The brewery combines local ingredients with traditional brewing techniques, offering insight into Cretan beer culture.
🍺 Solo Brewery – Heraklion
- Address:
Kountourioti 35, Iraklio 716 01, Crete - Website:
solobeer.gr - Phone:
+30 2811 750209
Solo Brewery is located in Heraklion and is known for its small-scale production with a focus on creativity and experimentation. Visitors can take a guided tour and learn more about the brewing process. Tasting experiences are also available by appointment.
Many have noted the brewery’s wide selection of beers, relaxed atmosphere, and passionate staff who enjoy sharing their knowledge of craft brewing.
🍺 Notos Brewery – Heraklion
- Address:
Patriarchou Meletiou Metaxaki 36, Iraklio 713 04, Crete - Website:
notosbrewery.gr - Phone:
+30 2811 117167 - Email:
info@notosbrewery.gr
Notos Brewery is located in Heraklion and is a small-scale brewery focused on handcrafted beer brewed in limited batches. The brewery is preparing to open for visitors with guided tours and tasting experiences.
Many highlight the brewery’s modern feel and its emphasis on fresh, unfiltered beer made with local ingredients.
🍺 Candia Brewery – Archanes, Heraklion
- Address:
3rd km Karteros–Episkopi Elia Road, Iraklio 700 08, Crete - Website:
candiabeer.gr - Phone:
+30 2810 781712
Candia Brewery, also known as Kritikes Zythopoies – Zidianakis S.A., is located just outside Heraklion near Archanes. The brewery produces a range of beers made with local ingredients and traditional methods. Guided tours and tastings are available by appointment.
Visitors have mentioned that the beer pairs well with food and that the brewery offers interesting insights into local production.
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