JuneShine reviews and discussion

4.4

88% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Refreshing carbonation and mouthfeel
  • Inventive, fruit-forward flavor variety
  • Appealing, colorful packaging design
  • Lighter feel than beer or cider
  • Inconsistent, overpowering flavor profiles
  • Occasional artificial-tasting sweetness
  • Strange or lingering aftertaste
  • Acidity can cause discomfort

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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190 reviews and posts

  • This is the hard kombucha to share with your hard kombucha-hating friends. As someone who loves sour beers, I'm always eager to try a hard kombucha since it ticks a similar taste box. June Shine is one of the best brands on the market with great tasting flavors that taste slightly less acidic than many other hard kombuchas.

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    After 1-2 the flavor can feel a bit overpowering.

  • I am a fan of hard kombucha, but some end up tasting like beer to me. I had the hibiscus flavor, which was ok but I could not end up finishing it. Worth a shot if you are a fan of brewery tasting drinks

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    May just not be for me-- but high quality!

  • Love kombucha so this is the perfect alcoholic drink

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    Nothing I can think of!

  • Juneshine is tasty! I didn't love the Blood Orange Mint flavor but everything else I've tried has been great!

  • I REALLY wanted to like the flavors, but they didn't do it for me. I was influenced a few years ago and had these shipped to me - worth it if you like the flavors, and I do think if you like kombucha you won't mind it. I don't think the price point is crazy, and the ingredients are nice overall which is a plus. The potential hangover claims are just marketing (in my opinion).

  • Super tasty, and not too sweet!

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    Definitely better for day drinking, since kombucha has caffeine in it.

  • 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.

  • A friend of mine who loves kombucha brought these to a beach gathering, and I decided to try one. It was okay. It was refreshing, but it didn't do it for me, even though I think kombucha tastes just fine. That said, the branding is vibrant, and the alcohol worked just the same. :)

  • Love the product. I just feel like every time I go to buy an 8 pack it's a different price. Maybe it's just the stores near me. But like the difference between what it sells for at like Trader Joes, Safeway, and Target is always like 5. I haven't tried the canned cocktails yet, but I really love the citrus pack

  • As a notorious disliker of beer I love having this option that also has the added benefit of having some probiotics involved!

  • Just really average in every way. Sort of like the spritzers of the 80/90s coming back as tea.

  • Super tasty! Be careful because one moment you're enjoying yourself drinking away these tasty beverages and next thing you know you're shammered. LOL

  • This bangs. You grab a couple of these at like an outdoor gathering where you can't get twisted but still need to get a lil wavy, this is the move. I never get like hangovers or anything on it either, just chill. This is like a nice thing to bring to a family gathering where nobody drinks too because they don't understand what it is and are afraid to ask about kombucha so they just let you rock. It rules.

  • This is my favorite drink! I have to prioritize drinking lower sugar drinks because of a health condition I have and these are the best for that. They taste really good and I personally enjoy that they are slightly higher alcohol percentage because then I only drink 1 or 2 and I'm feeling good :)

  • I had the Painkiller flavor and it was delicious, gut-friendly, and low-sugar - what more could you want?