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Breweries & taprooms · by airport

A modern craft, discovering an old landscape.

Greece is vineyards, olives and ouzo — but a new generation of brewers is turning citrus peel, thyme honey and island herbs into beer. 75 visitor-ready breweries and taprooms across 30 airport gateways.

Aroma · place · tradition

Greece, in a glass with a head on it.

A Greek beer tasting is a journey through aroma — a pale lager of fresh bread and lemon peel, a wheat beer of banana and clove, an IPA of grapefruit and pine, a stout of coffee and cocoa. There’s no single orthodox "Greek style"; brewers borrow the international vocabulary and bend it to a Mediterranean landscape.

Beer doesn’t have terroir the way wine does — malt and hops travel — but place still matters: island logistics, city taprooms, agricultural pairing culture. The honest question isn’t "is it authentic" but "was it brewed here?" We flag makers vs. brands so you know what you’re visiting.

Taprooms are small operations with short or seasonal winter hours — many breweries welcome visitors by arrangement rather than walk-in. Always confirm directly before travelling.
Why beer belongs to winter travel

City taprooms hum year-round, and dark lagers, porters and stouts feel made for a fireplace and slow-cooked winter food. Many breweries are small working rooms open by arrangement, so book and reconfirm — and check whether the brand is actually brewed where the label says.

Where to taste, by airport

Filter by region, then book ahead.
How to taste in winter

Pressing season (roughly Nov–Jan) is the moment to see a working mill in full flow; outside it, most mills still open for tours and tastings by appointment. Always book ahead — winter is quiet, personal and better for it — and confirm which format is running, since some premium tastings pause off-season.

Styles you’ll meet

No single orthodox "Greek style" — brewers borrow the world’s vocabulary and bend it to a Mediterranean landscape.

Lager & pilsner
Fresh bread, meadow flowers, lemon peel. Crisp and cold — the everyday Greek pour.
Wheat beer
Banana, clove, soft spice; hazy by design. Brightens salads and shellfish.
Pale ale & IPA
Grapefruit, pine, peach, tropical fruit. Stands up to souvlaki, spicy sausage, smoked cheese.
Amber ale
Toast, caramel, dried herbs. A middle road that loves roast vegetables and pork.
Porter & stout
Coffee, cocoa, smoke, dark bread. Winter in a glass — slow-cooked meat, mushrooms, chocolate.
Sour & local-herb
Lemon, tart fruit, thyme honey, island herbs, mastic — the most unmistakably Greek pours.
At the table: crisp lager cuts fried calamari; wheat beer lifts a salad; an IPA meets spicy sausage; a stout settles in beside winter stews and chocolate. There’s no "correct" pairing — just notice how the food changes the beer.

Beer styles at a glance

Profile, a Greek pairing, and how cold to pour it.
Style
Profile
Greek pairing
Serve
Pilsner / Lager
Fresh bread, meadow flowers, lemon peel; crisp & dry
Fried calamari, saganaki, grilled fish
4–6°C
Wheat beer
Banana, clove, soft spice; hazy by design
Village salad, shellfish, light meze
4–6°C
Pale ale
Citrus & floral hops, gentle bitterness
Pork souvlaki, grilled chicken, feta
6–8°C
IPA
Grapefruit, pine, peach, tropical; firm bitterness
Spicy loukaniko, smoked cheese, burgers
7–9°C
Amber ale
Toast, caramel, dried herbs
Roast vegetables, pork, hard cheese
8–10°C
Porter / Stout
Coffee, cocoa, smoke, dark bread
Slow-cooked meat, mushrooms, chocolate
9–12°C
Sour / herb
Lemon, tart fruit, thyme honey, mastic
Fresh cheese, tomato meze, aperitif
5–7°C

Crete

17

Heraklion

HER
Notos Brewery
Heraklion
BeersNotos beers
StylesLager; ale; IPA
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonContact before visiting
Established Heraklion craft producer
Their website
Solo Brewery
Kallithea, Heraklion
BeersFouriaris; Skotidi; Askianos
StylesIPA; stout; lager
VisitingBy arrangement
SeasonConfirm tours/tasting in advance
Independent producer with strong modern-craft identity
Their website
Kasta Microbrewery
Heraklion
BeersKasta beers
StylesAle; lager; seasonal
VisitingYes – tasting lead
SeasonReconfirm address and opening hours
Small Heraklion city producer
Their website
Cretan Breweries – Zidianakis / Candia
Elia, Heraklion
BeersCandia lager and seasonal beers
StylesLager; ale
VisitingOpen Breweries / arrangement
SeasonReconfirm event date or book directly
Association-member producer in Heraklion prefecture
Their website
Barbantonis Brewery
Analipsi, Hersonissos
BeersBarbantonis beers
StylesLager; ale
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonNo routine visit timetable verified
Small north-coast Cretan producer
Their website
Zouridakis Beer
Pitsidia
BeersZouridakis local beers
StylesAle; lager
VisitingNo production visit
SeasonFind through local venues; production is at partner brewery
South-Crete label brewed by Notos
Their website

Chania

CHQ
Cretan Brewery / Charma
Zounaki, Platanias
BeersCharma lager; dunkel; pale ale; seasonal beers
StylesLager; dunkel; ale
VisitingYes – tours/tasting
SeasonReserve or confirm seasonal schedule
One of Crete’s best-known visitor breweries
Their website
Lafkas Brewery
Akrotiri, Chania
BeersLafkas beers
StylesLager; pale ale; IPA
VisitingYes – visitor patio/tasting
SeasonCheck current hours
Akrotiri brewery with visitor patio
Their website
Xaos Brewery
Chania suburbs
BeersRotating Xaos releases
StylesIPA; pale ale; experimental
VisitingBy arrangement
SeasonContact before travel
New-generation Chania producer
Their website
Lyra Brewery
Kissamos
BeersLyra beers
StylesLager; ale
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonNo routine public hours verified
Western-Crete maker based near Kissamos
Their website
Azatis Brewery
Chania suburbs
BeersAzatis releases
StylesAle; IPA
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonContact before visiting
Chania-area independent producer
Their website
Apokoronas Brewery
Plaka, Apokoronas
BeersApokoronas beers
StylesAle; lager
VisitingBy arrangement
SeasonConfirm visitor access
Brewery tied to the Apokoronas landscape
Their website
HOPS Brewery
Vamvakopoulo, Chania
BeersNew small-batch releases
StylesModern craft styles
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonNew operation; verify before publication
New Chania brewery reported open from October 2025
Their website
Rethymnian Brewery / Brink’s
Armenoi, Rethymno
BeersBrink’s organic beers
StylesLager; dark; organic beer
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonContact before the cross-island drive
Long-running organic brewery in Rethymno area
Their website
Retimi Brewery
Gonia, Rethymno
BeersRetimi beers
StylesLager; ale
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonNo routine public schedule verified
Small Rethymno-area producer
Their website

Sitia

JSH
Dedalos Craft Beer
Selles, Lasithi
BeersProto; Necta Honey Beer
StylesPilsner; honey golden ale
VisitingYes – headquarters store by contact
SeasonContact first; site is not a full brewhouse
Recipes developed in Lasithi; production handled by a partner brewery in Chania
Their website
Helmisons
Gdochia / Myrtos, Ierapetra
BeersWitbeer; American Pale Ale
StylesWitbier; pale ale
VisitingBy arrangement
SeasonContact before the long rural drive
Very small southern-Crete brewery using water from the Dikti area
Their website

Attica

10

Athens

ATH
Noctua Microbrewery
Athens
BeersHead Twister; Night Vision; Endangered
StylesIPA; porter; pale ale
VisitingTaproom/brewery lead
SeasonCheck current taproom calendar
Early Athens craft pioneer
Their website
Strange Brew
Koukaki, Athens
BeersJasmine IPA; Dr Haze; Chloe
StylesIPA; hazy IPA; lager
VisitingYes – public taproom
SeasonCheck tap list and event calendar
Own brewery launched in February 2025 after nomad years
Their website
Anastasiou Brewery / The Local Pub
Chalandri
BeersRotating small-batch beers
StylesBritish-inspired ales; modern craft
VisitingYes – pub/tap access
SeasonConfirm brewery activity separately from pub hours
Brewery operates beside The Local Pub
Their website
Alea Brewing Co.
Metamorfosi
BeersSat in a Barrel; Alea IPA; lager releases
StylesIPA; barrel-aged; lager
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonNo routine public tour was verified
Known for can-focused Greek craft production
Their website
Sourmena Brew
Argiroupoli
BeersKyria Toula; Hoppy Walker; Bella
StylesLager; IPA; pale ale
VisitingYes – taproom
SeasonConfirm current opening days
South-Athens neighborhood craft identity
Their website
Athenian Brewery – Athens
Egaleo, Athens
BeersAlfa; FIX Hellas; Mamos; Heineken produced under group portfolio
StylesLager; non-alcoholic
VisitingEvent/arrangement only
SeasonUse Open Breweries dates or direct corporate contact
Historic large-scale Greek brewing operation
Their website
Craft Microbrewery
Kryoneri
BeersCraft Pilsner; Weiss; Black
StylesPilsner; wheat; dark lager
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonProduction-site access not verified
One of Greece’s earlier modern microbrewery names
Their website
Septem Microbrewery
Orologio, Evia
Beers8th Day IPA; Sunday’s Honey Golden Ale; Friday’s Pale Ale
StylesIPA; pale ale; honey ale
VisitingOpen Breweries / arrangement
SeasonReconfirm event participation and visit dates
Beers named around days of the week
Their website
Olympic Brewery – Ritsona
Ritsona
BeersFIX Hellas; Mythos; Kaiser portfolio
StylesLager
VisitingEvent/arrangement only
SeasonUse Open Breweries or direct company contact
Large-scale brewery in Central Greece
Their website
Hellenic Brewery of Atalanti / EZA
Atalanti
BeersEZA; Pils Hellas; Blue Island
StylesLager; pilsner
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonNo routine public tour verified
Independent production base north of Attica
Their website

Macedonia

10

Thessaloniki

SKG
Sknipa Microbrewery
Thessaloniki area
BeersSknipa Strong Ale; IPA; lager
StylesStrong ale; IPA; lager
VisitingYes – bookable tour lead
SeasonReserve and reconfirm
Prominent northern craft producer
Their website
Ali Microbrewery
Thessaloniki
BeersAli beers
StylesAle; IPA; lager
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonNo routine public timetable verified
Urban Thessaloniki independent maker
Their website
Athenian Brewery – Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
BeersGroup beer portfolio
StylesLager; non-alcoholic
VisitingEvent/arrangement only
SeasonUse Open Breweries dates or corporate contact
Large-scale production site
Their website
Olympic Brewery – Thessaloniki
Sindos / Thessaloniki area
BeersFIX Hellas; Mythos and group portfolio
StylesLager
VisitingEvent/arrangement only
SeasonUse Open Breweries or direct company contact
Northern production site of a major brewer
Their website
Siris Microbrewery
Serres
BeersVoreia; Happy Brewers releases
StylesIPA; stout; lager; ale
VisitingOpen Breweries / arrangement
SeasonReconfirm event or arrange directly
Awarded Serres producer and association member
Their website
Seven Seals Brewery
Ierissos, Halkidiki
BeersSeven Seals beers
StylesAle; lager; IPA
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonContact before a dedicated Halkidiki drive
First brewery identified in Halkidiki, producing and bottling in Ierissos
Their website
VAM / Korfi Brewery
Katerini area
BeersKorfi beers
StylesLager; ale
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonNo routine public schedule verified
Pieria regional producer
Their website

Kavala

KVA
Marmita Microbrewery
Kavala area
BeersMarmita beers
StylesAle; IPA; lager
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonContact before visiting
Independent maker serving the Kavala region
Their website
Solar Beer
Xanthi area
BeersSolar beers
StylesAle; lager
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonNo routine public schedule verified
Regional independent producer near Xanthi
Their website
Johnie’s Beer
Drama area
BeersJohnie’s beers
StylesAle; lager
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonContact before visiting
Regional producer near Drama
Their website

Cyclades

8

Santorini

JTR
Santorini Brewing Company / Donkey
Mesa Gonia
BeersYellow Donkey; Red Donkey; Crazy Donkey
StylesAle; IPA; red ale
VisitingYes – tasting/retail
SeasonSummer visiting information has shown 12:00–17:00; weekday details conflict, so reconfirm
Iconic Santorini craft brand
Their website
Ftelos Brewery
Karterados
BeersSix-beer tasting range; seasonal releases
StylesLager; IPA; stout; experimental
VisitingYes – tours/reservations
SeasonReserve and reconfirm seasonal hours
Purpose-built brewery, restaurant and event venue
Their website

Syros

JSY
Syra Beer
Azolimnos, Syros
BeersSyra beers
StylesAle; lager
VisitingBy arrangement
SeasonContact before visiting; public details are limited
Small producer associated with Azolimnos
Their website

Naxos

JNX
Naxos Beer
Naxos brand; contract production
BeersFresh Ale; Idol Pilsner; Portara IPA
StylesAle; pilsner; IPA
VisitingNo visitor brewery identified
SeasonVerify any production move before claiming ‘brewed on Naxos’
Island-branded range; public profiles have described off-island production
Their website

Paros

PAS
Paros Brewery / 56 Isles
Naoussa, Paros
BeersLager; Pils; Summer Wit; Session IPA
StylesLager; pilsner; wheat; IPA
VisitingYes – taproom
SeasonPublished hours have been Mon–Sat 12:00–20:00; reconfirm seasonally
Uses local barley/wheat in its island story
Their website

Milos

MLO
Syrma Beer
Milos
BeersSyrma Golden Ale; Vilos Lager; Syrma Surf
StylesGolden ale; lager
VisitingYes – brand venue/shop lead
SeasonConfirm current venue and production location
Brand inspired by Milos fishing-boat houses
Their website

Mykonos

JMK
Mykonos Brewing Company / Mikònu
Mykonos / Tourlos transition
BeersMikònu Blonde; Bohemian; Fragos’ko
StylesBlonde; pilsner; IPA
VisitingYes – taproom/tasting
SeasonTaproom moved to Mathios Taverna, Tourlos; reconfirm brewery move
First Mykonos brewery; operation is transitioning location
Their website
Nissos Brewery
Vagia, Tinos
BeersNissos Pilsner; 7 Beaufort; Tholi
StylesPilsner; IPA; dark ale
VisitingYes – brewery experience lead
SeasonRequires ferry; confirm tour/tasting schedule
Awarded Cycladic brewery on nearby Tinos
Their website

Dodecanese

7

Rhodes

RHO
The Mule’s Brew
Archangelos
BeersRotating range of local craft beers
StylesIPA; lager; wheat; seasonal
VisitingYes – tour/tasting
SeasonBook the experience and confirm transport
Small visitor-focused craft producer in Archangelos
Their website
Magnus Magister
Damatria
BeersMagnus Magister brands
StylesLager; pilsner
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonNo routine public access verified
Established Rhodes producer
Their website
VAP P. Kougios Brewery
Tsairi / Agia Varvara, Rhodes
BeersVAP; Zythos; local soft-drink portfolio
StylesLager
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonProduction-site visitor access not verified
Long-established Rhodes beverage producer
Their website

Kos

KGS
Niotis
Kos brand; brewed in Messinia
BeersNiotis beer
StylesLager / ale depending release
VisitingNo Kos brewery visit
SeasonUse venues/retail; production site is in West Mani
Kos-oriented label produced by Mani Brewery
Their website

Karpathos

AOK
Karpathia Nomad Brewery
Karpathos; contract production
BeersKanakara Pale Ale
StylesPale ale
VisitingNo visitor brewery identified
SeasonFind through island venues
Karpathos-focused nomad producer
Their website

Leros

LRS
Raven Brewing
Agia Marina, Leros; contract production
BeersRaven Genesis; Pale Ale releases
StylesPale ale; lager
VisitingNo visitor brewery identified
SeasonUse island stockists; contact brand for events
Leros brand; most beers are brewed elsewhere, including at Chios Microbrewery
Their website

Astypalaia

JTY
8 Mills Brewing
Astypalaia; brewed by partner
Beers8 Mills Session IPA
StylesSession IPA
VisitingNo visitor brewery identified
SeasonUse island venues and clearly disclose production model
Island-born identity; product is documented as brewed at 33 Brewing Company
Their website

Peloponnese

7

Kalamata

KLX
Kalamata’s Beer Company
Ariochori
BeersFare; Sura and seasonal beers
StylesAle; lager; IPA
VisitingYes – tour/tasting lead
SeasonBook ahead
Small brewery around 13 km from Kalamata
Their website
Mani Brewery
Neochori, West Mani
BeersNEMA; NEDA; Kalamatianos
StylesBlonde; session ale; IPA; lager; weiss
VisitingYes – regular tasting and tour
SeasonFAQ lists Mon–Sat 09:00–16:00; reconfirm before travel
Modern West Mani brewery with public tasting bar
Their website

Patras

GPA
Kykao Handcrafted
Patras
BeersRotating Kykao beers
StylesIPA; sour; stout; experimental
VisitingYes – tour/tasting lead
SeasonBook ahead
Highly experimental Patras craft producer
Their website
Toul’s Brews
Patras area
BeersToul’s beers
StylesAle; IPA; lager
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonNo routine public schedule verified
Independent Achaia maker
Their website
Patraiki Microbrewery
Patras
BeersPatraiki beers
StylesLager; ale
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonContact before visiting
Patras-based independent producer
Their website
Ammousa / Beer Lab
Patras area
BeersAmmousa beers
StylesAle; lager; IPA
VisitingYes – tour/tasting lead
SeasonBook and reconfirm
Achaia brewery with a bookable experience lead
Their website
Athenian Brewery – Patras
Patras
BeersGroup beer portfolio
StylesLager; non-alcoholic
VisitingEvent/arrangement only
SeasonUse Open Breweries dates or corporate contact
Major brewery production site
Their website

Ionian

4

Corfu

CFU
Corfu Beer
Arillas
BeersRoyal Ionian; Red Ale; Ionian Epos; Weiss
StylesAle; red ale; wheat; lager
VisitingYes – tour/tasting lead
SeasonConfirm seasonal timetable and festival dates
Pioneer of Ionian craft beer
Their website
Seven Island Brewery
Corfu / contract production
BeersCitra Crush; Island Pils; pastry and barrel releases
StylesNEIPA; pilsner; imperial stout
VisitingNo visitor brewery identified
SeasonLook for current stockists and collaborations
Corfu-founded nomad producer with beers brewed at partner breweries
Their website

Kefalonia

EFL
Kefalonian Beer
Karavomilos
BeersPremium Lager; Red Ale
StylesLager; red ale
VisitingYes – tasting room
SeasonWebsite says tours are developing; do not promise a formal tour
Island brewery close to Sami and Karavomilos
Their website

Zakynthos

ZTH
Levante Beer
Agios Petros / Xigia
BeersLager; Weisse; Bruno; San Petros
StylesLager; wheat; dark lager; red beer
VisitingYes – by arrangement
SeasonArrange visit/tasting in advance
North-Zakynthos producer with local-name beers
Their website

North Aegean

4

Lesvos

MJT
Sigri Brewery
Sigri, Lesbos; contract brewed
BeersNissiopi; Sedusa
StylesAle; lager
VisitingNo visitor brewhouse identified
SeasonLook for local stockists and current brand events
Far-west Lesbos brand; labels have been brewed by Chios Microbrewery
Their website

Chios

JKH
Chios Beer Microbrewery
Vavila
BeersFresh Chios Beer; Smoked Robust Porter; seasonal releases
StylesFresh ale; porter; IPA
VisitingYes – tasting/tour lead
SeasonBook or confirm before visiting
Small island brewery with strong Chios identity
Their website

Samos

SMI
Samos Beer / Samos Microbrewery
Pythagorion
BeersSamos Beer range
StylesLager; ale; IPA
VisitingYes – public venue
SeasonCheck current opening days and tasting availability
Brewery and beer-food venue in a restored Pythagorion building
Their website

Ikaria

JIK
Ikariaki Brewery / Ikariotissa
Therma, Ikaria
BeersIkariotissa beers
StylesAle; lager
VisitingYes – by prior contact
SeasonContact before travel
Island producer linked to Ikaria identity
Their website

Thessaly

3

Volos

VOL
Local Streets Microbrewery
Volos
BeersLocal Streets beers
StylesAle; IPA; lager
VisitingOpen Breweries / arrangement
SeasonReconfirm event or book directly
Volos urban independent producer
Their website
Plastigga Brewery
Volos area
BeersPlastigga beers
StylesAle; lager
VisitingOpen Breweries / arrangement
SeasonReconfirm event or contact directly
Thessaly producer named after a regional landmark
Their website
Volos Brewery / Argo
Volos
BeersArgo beers
StylesLager; ale
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonNo routine public timetable verified
Volos-based craft producer
Their website

Sporades

2

Skiathos

JSI
Repi Beer
Skiathos brand
BeersRepi Golden Ale; lager
StylesGolden ale; lager
VisitingNo brewery visit verified
SeasonUse stockists and confirm production provenance
Island beer using Skiathos imagery and botanical cues
Their website
Spira Skopelos Brewers
Skopelos
BeersSpira handcrafted beers
StylesAle; IPA; lager
VisitingYes – taproom/tasting lead
SeasonRequires ferry; confirm seasonal hours
Skopelos craft producer with visitor venue
Their website

Thrace

2

Alexandroupoli

AXD
Samothraki Microbrewery / Fonias
Samothrace
BeersFonias island beers
StylesLager; ale
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonFerry schedules and brewery access must be checked
Beer tied to Samothrace identity
Their website
Macedonian Thrace Brewery / Vergina
Komotini
BeersVergina Lager; Weiss; Red
StylesLager; wheat; amber
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonProduction-site access is not assumed
Major independent brewery of Thrace
Their website

Epirus

1

Ioannina

IOA
Epirus Brewery / Stala
Rodotopi
BeersStala beers
StylesLager; ale; IPA
VisitingConfirm directly
SeasonContact before visiting
Independent Epirus producer
Their website