I went here tonight as part of the Estonian museum night, the entry fee was €1 and the place was packed. I had to wait for 50 minutes to get inside, at some point I thought they might be giving away some drinks for free, but no, people were all very interested in going here.
Having been to multiple beer museums, I had a high expectation. The experience part was lacking, I was missing being able to try different beers and learn more about the current process, it was heavily focused on history. There was beer available, but at a fee, which were the same ones I can get in the supermarket. Kudos to them for having all the information available in English, it made everything easy to follow and understand.
Would I got here again, probably not. Besides the experience part lacking. I found that it was heavily focused on upselling. In the museum downstairs by selling different beers and again in the giftshop and bar, not to forget the stand near the...
Read moreWhat an excellent way to spend my afternoon. Self-guided tour for €10 that includes a beer at the end of your tour. I enjoyed their Mango Pale Ale out on their terrace on a lovely, sunny afternoon.
Really fascinating exhibits with in-depth detail of not just the history of beer and the process, but also of the A. Le Coq brewery itself.
The gift shop has a lovely assortment of novelty branded gifts, but also an excellent selection of drinks at really awesome prices. I didn't intend to purchase anything, but the prices were too good to turn away from!
The lady in the gift shop was really friendly and helpful.
10/10 if you like beer come here. I absolutely recommend it!
I reckon their guided tour may well be worth it for larger groups but I was alone so I was happy to just see myself through. All tix can be purchased in...
Read moreA. Le Coq Beer Museum has gone trough a full renovation process and is now called experience centre Beer World.
A visit to the Beer World is an amazing trip through time, which takes you back more than 12,000 years to the roots of beer culture. During the exciting and interactive journey, you can enjoy authentic experiences, aromas and tastes, and listen to fascinating legends and memories. You will gain new knowledge of beer history and beer types, see interesting equipment and one of the oldest preserved beers in the world. The journey introduces the proud history of A. Le Coq that dates back more than 200 years alongside the history of beer city Tartu. During your visit, you will also learn how beer was made in the past and how it is...
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