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

  • Quality hard kombucha. Even my husband enjoyed the mix pack that I purchased and he’s not a kombucha drinker whatsoever! They have a nice amount of carbonation and good flavor varieties! I would definitely re-purchase :) price for 12 pack at the liquor store was working $17.99.

  • JuneShine revolutionized the drinking scene with their refreshing take on canned beverages. I'd reach for a hard kombucha made from simple organic ingredients before an artificial big box beer or seltzer. Lots of tasty flavors and definitely feel better after drinking these than when I used to drink other stuff.

  • Love the company, love the drinks (most of them at least), and even more so I love their inperson location in Santa Monica. Seems like they are always running a rebate of some sort so it never feels too expensive to buy the drinks and you can literally find them at every store that sells alcohol (in CA).

  • As a fan of kombucha and someone who doesn't like to drink beer, Juneshine is my go-to. Midnight painkiller is my favorite flavor.

  • I love June Shine for making Hard Kombucha mainstream! Although, I’m not always in the mood for June Shine. I don’t hate the taste, I just normally don’t buy it for myself.

  • JuneShine has been a staple with my friends since we discovered it. I have lots of friends who are celiac or gluten sensitive, or who don't like beer. Most of us have really overdone the seltzers, so JuneShine was a great change. I love kombucha normally, and it overall feels like a better drink when I'm drinking. I think the probiotics help ease any hangover and bad digestion feeling post-drinking.

  • Overall, a tasty alternative; but don't expect there to be 0 alcohol taste.

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    I love the flavors, and it's nice to have a canned beverage alternative that isn't either beer or spiked seltzer. I found that I got quite a buzz from the drink, but I felt less terrible because of the organic ingredients? Don't expect there not to be an alcohol taste. It's there!

  • Hard Kombucha makes me feel like I’m drinking something healthy :) Love JuneShine’s branding and the variety of flavor options. It’s a great day drinking option or your last drink of the evening for help with digestion!

  • I first tried it at their ranch in San Diego and was blown away by how delicious it was. As someone who loves drinking but hates the idea of downing a ton of sugar and artificial ingredients, Juneshine is a gem. My favorite flavors are Hopical Citrus, Acai Berry, and Midnight Painkiller - they're all so good! If you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional beer or cider, Juneshine is one of the best hard kombucha's out there.

  • Not my normal pick up from the liquor store but was given one of these by a friend. I was very happy to drink these over most beers and will be recommending them.

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  • I LOVE JUNESHINE! I already loved Kombucha and when I moved to Santa Monica I was so excited to see they had a storefront/bar as well! They have great flavors with organic ingredients and never taste too sugary. My go-to when I feel like I want a drink!

  • Impeccably interesting but familiar flavors, wide availability, and a good mouthfeel. What more could you want? I've never brought JuneShine to a party and heard a complaint.

  • Love June Shine especially in the heat of summer. Delicious, light, and refreshing!

  • This has been our go to beach drink this summer. Great flavors that make for a great “porch pounder” as they say.

  • When cider is too sweet, it's really nice to have hard kombucha as an option. June Shine flavors are pretty good, though some are boozier-tasting than others.

  • I don't really like hard kombucha, to be honest. It's difficult to drink more than one in a sitting, which is fine — not all social situations call for more than one drink. I've tried many different brands, and JuneShine, for me, fits right in the middle. Not one of my favorites, but better than the majority.

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    Lower alcohol percentage, attempts to lower the acidity.

  • SO good. I loved it. Kombucha with a kick. Doesn't even taste like alcohol. A great summer drink.

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    Need in more locations

  • I’m a big fan of kombucha and these are the perfect alcoholic beverage. Great flavors and are easy to drink.

  • Didn't love this the first time I tried, but it really grew on me over time! Great alternative to beer & hard seltzers for summer days.