About this tour
When Ben from our team checked out this Wellington spot, we found a proper gem for craft drink enthusiasts. It's a two-hour tasting experience centred on a micro-kombucha operation that brews the old-school way — ceramic crocks, no pasteurisation, no shortcuts. They've stocked over 150 rums from around the globe alongside taps of local Yeastie Boys craft beer. The vibe is intimate and hands-on, drawing a mix of curious locals and travellers keen to escape the standard brewery-tour script. You're looking at three tastings (kombucha, rum flight, craft beer) plus a handmade 12-inch pizza to share, all wrapped up in about two hours.
Highlights
- Ceramic-crock fermentation — genuinely rare brewing method, not commercial pasteurised stuff
- Rum flight paddle spans Australia to Venezuela; real breadth of selection
- Yeastie Boys craft beer on tap; Wellington's reputation for quality beer is justified
- Handmade pizza for two included; actual food, not just tipples
- Small-batch approach — 56 bottles at a time, all hand-bottled and labelled
- Bottle-reuse scheme shows they're not greenwashing it
- Wheelchair accessible throughout; service animals welcome
What to expect
You'll walk into a working kombucha micro-brewery where the owner clearly cares about the craft. The space feels lived-in rather than polished, and Ben noted the vibe shifts depending on crowd — sometimes intimate, sometimes a bit busier on weekend afternoons. You'll taste three kombucha styles fresh from the ceramic crocks (expect tangy, living ferments, not the sanitised versions from supermarkets), then move to a rum flight where the guide walks you through three bottles from their sprawling collection. The Yeastie Boys tasting follows, and it's worth asking them what's currently on tap because the rotation changes. The handmade pizza arrives mid-tasting and pairs better than you'd expect with the drinks. Pacing is relaxed; they're not rushing you through. Two hours feels right — long enough to ask questions about their methods, short enough that you're not restless.
What travellers say
- Ceramic-crock brewing method is genuinely uncommon; not industrial-scale kombucha
- 150+ rums sourced globally; depth of selection beats standard venue
- Yeastie Boys craft beer partnership; Wellington's beer scene is legitimately excellent
- Pizza included; real food pairing, not afterthought
- Intimate, hands-on; staff engage with guests about their process
- Bottle-reuse commitment; environmental practice baked into operations
- No transport included; you'll need to arrange your own way there
- Live kombucha is an acquired taste; not everyone's cuppa
- Smaller venue feel may feel crowded during peak weekend times
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This is worth your time if you're genuinely curious about how kombucha is made or you want to taste rums and craft beers outside the mainstream. The handmade pizza is a real inclusion, not a token snack. Wellington's craft beer scene is excellent, and Yeastie Boys have earned their reputation, so that paddleboard tasting alone justifies the outing. Small groups mean the owner or staff can chat properly about their process and source stories.
It's not a party vibe — if you want rowdy brewery banter, look elsewhere. The kombucha is live and unpasteurised, which is the point, but if you're after a crisp, shelf-stable commercial taste, skip it. Not recommended if you're pregnant or have cardiovascular concerns (they note this; worth taking seriously).
Wheelchair accessible, prams welcome. Public transport nearby. No transport included, so factor in a taxi or walk from central Wellington. Suitable for most fitness levels. Allow two hours block out time with travel.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.