4.4
88% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
JuneShine
4.4 • 190 Reviews
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4.4
88% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
JuneShine earns largely positive reviews for flavorful, refreshing hard kombucha that many prefer to beer or seltzer, with standouts like Midnight Painkiller, Blood Orange Mint, Hopical Citrus, and Mango Daydream. Reviews also flag inconsistent or overpowering flavors and sweetness, occasional artificial-tasting notes or odd aftertaste, and some report headaches, acidity, or heaviness after multiple cans—making it a hit for sunny-day sipping but not for everyone.
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I've tried the sunset variety pack from the brand. The flavors in the pack I tried all kind of taste the same with a little hint of a different flavor for each different can. It's a good taste but not a favorite. I really appreciate that this brand doesn't use anything artificial in their drinks.

4y ago
So good! This was the first hard kombucha brand that I tried and I fell in love. As a sour beer drinker, I love something that will make you pucker after each sip and I found this was a perfect way to get that experience. They have a tasting room nearby that I can't wait to try as well!

1y ago
I tried the mango kombucha Juneshine and I loved it. The taste wasn’t overpowering which I loved. It wasn’t overly sweet or tangy. I would say it was perfect and refreshing! I would definitely recommend!

Overall not too bad for kombucha. It does have a light taste of beer. It has a strong vinegar smell, as most kombucha does. However despite the smell it’s not very bitter. The pineapple orange black tea was a good mix.

3y ago
Had junshine at the bar at the proper hotel in Santa Monica. So delicious!

Such a tasty brand with great ingredients!

This is the review of the Ocean Squeeze flavor--it's a great mix of tropical flavors and yuzu and so refreshing. I really enjoy these when I'm in the mood for an alcoholic beverage but don't want to have a beer. These are a nice option if you like a fruity beverage (more on the citrusy side) but don't want to feel like you ate a potato after a heavy beer. I find that these don't leave me bloated of gassy after consumption. And the cost isn't bad either, especially for the taller cans.
I didn't think I liked kombucha but I tried their Mango Daydream flavor while it was on tap at a bar and it was DELICIOUS. Not to mention I felt way less guilty that I was consuming alcohol because it's kombucha...these are my probiotics / vitamins for the day right? Even if that's not true, I'm just living for the fact that it ~feels~ healthier than a beer.
Can't say enough good things about June Shine. Definitley my favorite hard kombucha, but I find myself reaching for these over beer or seltzers now because it also helps your gut & I never feel hungover!
Hands down my favorite hard kombucha brand. Blood orange mint is my favorite flavor. I love that there are probiotics.
Sometimes they are good and other times something is very off. I'd like to give them 4 stars but had a handful of experiences where the flavor doesn't taste accurate (oftentimes dull). Blood Orange is by far the best one of them and the rest are a gamble. At the end of the day, I do enjoy drinking a JuneShine being that I don't feel completely terrible after slamming down 6 of them.
Looks like piss but tastes good
i love this company. i love their vibes, can designs, and can flavors. I like to have my friends try this brand be amazed since a lot of people do not know about juneshine
I like it! Easy to drink. Good amount of carbonation. Not too sweet. A fun alternative to beer!
I've only ever had it at bars but I really like it - I'm not a fan of white claws or hard seltzers but hard kombucha I can get behind, haha!
3y ago
love at first sip plus low in sugar def 10/10. A perfect summer drink.
I love Kombucha and this was the first hard kombucha I ever tried and honestly love it and everything about them. I really want to visit their taproom as well. Highly recommend - Midnight Painkiller is my favorite.
Absolutely love! Juneshine is a local company and I have to say it is the only hard kombucha I will drink.
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The flavors are bright, but not too heavy. The only downside to this is the feeling of fullness too soon.
JuneShine is a standout! Their hard kombucha is deliciously refreshing, with just the right balance of flavor and fizz. The variety of flavors keeps things exciting, and knowing it's made with organic ingredients makes it even better. Perfect for a healthier, enjoyable drink option. Highly recommend!
I really love hard kombucha, but this is definitely a product that won't appeal to everyone. The flavor overall is pretty similar to a standard, non alcoholic kombucha with a little more ferment and a slightly malted flavor, or a fruited beer/lager. I definitely don't notice a difference in terms of the way I feel before or after drinking. It's nice that there are probiotics and vitamins included, but I don't really see this as a health food or something that's going to counteract the effects of the alcohol in it. It's more of just a fun and tasty alternative to cider/beer IMO. If you're a kombucha fan, you'll probably like this, but if not, this is probably not for you.