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Dolby1000 · 08-23-2010, 02:09 PM

Has anyone done the tour of the Balashi Brewery?

If so, was it worth the $6? And, just where on the island is the brewery located?

Thanks

Tom and Stanley · 08-23-2010, 02:14 PM

I did the tour a few years ago and it was interesting. The $6. covers the 2 beers you get at the end of the tour. If you go, do stop at the outside cafe for lunch. It is very good and very reasonable. . . . Even if you do not take the tour, go for lunch.

The brewery is across the from the drive in. There is a traffic light at the intersection and it's on the right. You will see it as you go up the hill towards San Nic. . . . .

Tom and Stanley

Ples · 08-23-2010, 03:14 PM

Hm, didn't even think to see if they did a tour there, cool.

Any idea how much a cab ride from the low rises would cost?

*Arubalisa* · 08-23-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ples

Hm, didn't even think to see if they did a tour there, cool.

Any idea how much a cab ride from the low rises would cost?

About $30 each way, maybe a little less. It is less expensive to rent a car for the day. Get some additional bang for your buck and take in some other sights as well.

Maybe take in dinner at one of the more out of the way restaurants, Marandi, Flying Fishbone, Marina Pirata, just to name a few...

Windy · 08-23-2010, 06:35 PM

We did the tour last March, and found it very interesting! More to brewing beer than I had thought!

HeyMiss · 08-25-2010, 08:24 AM

Beer tour is real interesting! Went just recently and actually saw their new brew "Limited Edition" being made. That same week they introduced the beer at the Beer Garden. Really tasty - compares to Corona and Amstel Bright...so bring on the limes.

Windy · 08-25-2010, 09:07 AM

Inside the Brewery

tomandsandy · 08-25-2010, 06:01 PM

My husband and I as well as two friends visited the Balashi Brewery last week. The tour was interesting- they were making Coke that day. Afterwards, we had our free drinks and ate lunch there. Great lunch selections and good prices. I would recommend both.

*Arubalisa* · 08-25-2010, 06:34 PM

Is it a guided tour?

Windy · 08-25-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Arubalisa

Is it a guided tour?

Yes, someone takes you through. Be prepared -- you have to wear a shower cap if you're not wearing a hat!

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Dolby1000 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 17	Balashi Beer Tour Has anyone done the tour of the Balashi Brewery? If so, was it worth the $6? And, just where on the island is the brewery located? Thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Tom and Stanley Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The beaches Posts: 99	I did the tour a few years ago and it was interesting. The $6. covers the 2 beers you get at the end of the tour. If you go, do stop at the outside cafe for lunch. It is very good and very reasonable. . . . Even if you do not take the tour, go for lunch. The brewery is across the from the drive in. There is a traffic light at the intersection and it's on the right. You will see it as you go up the hill towards San Nic. . . . . Tom and Stanley Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Ples Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 43	Hm, didn't even think to see if they did a tour there, cool. Any idea how much a cab ride from the low rises would cost? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Windy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Beach, exploring the "Outback", Madi's tour to the Natural Pool , dinner at Papiamento's Posts: 613 Images: 50	We did the tour last March, and found it very interesting! More to brewing beer than I had thought! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-25-2010, 08:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
HeyMiss Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 26 Images: 5	Beer tour is real interesting! Went just recently and actually saw their new brew "Limited Edition" being made. That same week they introduced the beer at the Beer Garden. Really tasty - compares to Corona and Amstel Bright...so bring on the limes. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-25-2010, 09:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
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08-25-2010, 06:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
tomandsandy Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2	My husband and I as well as two friends visited the Balashi Brewery last week. The tour was interesting- they were making Coke that day. Afterwards, we had our free drinks and ate lunch there. Great lunch selections and good prices. I would recommend both. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-25-2010, 06:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
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