Albanian Craft Beer Tasting in Tirana: 5 Local Brews & a Meze Pairing Platter
Five Albanian craft beers, from smokey to cherry to cacao, tasted with a local host in central Tirana and paired with a personal platter of hot local snacks. €37 per person, three start times daily.
Tour Overview
Albania has been brewing for almost a hundred years, and lately a young craft scene has grown up around Tirana. This tasting walks you through both sides. You start with the classic lagers most Albanians grew up on, then move into the newer craft beers, with local meze plates to match each one.
Who is it for? Anyone who likes beer and good company. It is a relaxed, social couple of hours rather than a lecture, so it works for couples, friends and small groups. You do not need to know anything about beer to enjoy it.
What is included? The beer tasting, the meze pairings, and a host who knows the local scene. It is an easy, fun activity in central Tirana for the late afternoon or early evening, and a good way to start a night out. Ages 18 and over.
Day Trip Itinerary
Stop 1: Welcome & first pour
18:00Meet your host in central Tirana and start with a classic Albanian lager to set the baseline, with the first meze on the table.
Stop 2: The craft flight
18:30Work through several craft pours — pale ales, darker malty styles and seasonal brews — with the story behind each and a meze pairing for every glass.
Stop 3: Compare & finish
19:30Revisit favourites, ask questions, and finish the platter; your host points you to the best nearby bars in Blloku to carry the evening on.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Price & Booking Details
Pricing coming soon.
Booking: Request to book
Meeting Point, Pickup & Logistics
Transportation: Walking
Who This Tour Is Best For
Best for couples, foodies, and solo travelers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of beer will I taste?
Five Albanian craft beers, each with its own character: a smokey one, a cherry one, a biscuit-flavoured one, a strawberry one and a cacao one, from the country’s classic lagers to its newest small-batch brewers.
Is food included?
Yes. Every pour is paired with a platter of local meze — cheeses, cured meats, olives, pickles and warm byrek. There is enough to make it a light meal as well as a tasting.
How many beers do I get?
A guided flight of several tasting pours rather than full pints, so you can compare styles without overdoing it. Exact count depends on what is on that week.
How long does it last?
About two hours, at a relaxed pace, in central Tirana.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — 18+, as it is an alcohol tasting. Bring ID if you look younger.
I don't know much about beer — is that okay?
Completely. The whole point is to learn. The host starts from the basics and there is no expectation of prior knowledge.
Are non-alcoholic or other options available?
Let us know at booking — soft alternatives can usually be arranged, though the experience is built around the beer flight itself.
How much does the Tirana craft beer tasting cost?
The tasting costs €37 per person. You get five Albanian craft beers (smokey, cherry, biscuit, strawberry and cacao flavours), your own pairing platter of hot local snacks, and a local host for the full 2.5-hour session. Three start times daily: 14:00, 18:00 and 20:30. Minimum age 18. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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