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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Taste was not as expected according to the flavor label
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Better taste
4y ago
I love hard kombucha and I'd say that JuneShine is a solid brand. A lot of the flavors taste the same, but I like almost all of the flavors and they're always refreshing.
These are delicious! I’m a big fan of kombucha. It’s for sure an acquired taste. This was the first brand of hard kombucha I tried. At first it taste a little strange but the more you drink it and know what to expect, it’s pretty enjoyable. They have a ton of flavors to try. They have a location in San Diego and LA but they also sell their products at places like Whole Foods and even Trader Joe’s.
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More flavors!
Fun and flavorful change of pace.
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Distribution. I would buy this more if it were in more stores.
Yummy and very strong
Midnight Painkiller is perfect - not too sweet or cloying. JuneShine is my go-to hard kombucha.
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More flavors would be fun!
Love everything about this!! The branding is beautiful and the product is delicious! Spiked kombucha somehow feels healthy 😊
3y ago
So for starters it is what it is. Hard Kombucha, it's got a flavor similar to a sparkling wine than beer so bottling it in champagne bottles would likely be less.. misleading. But having made kombucha, hard kombucha and drank many brands of hard kombucha they do a really good job. The flavors are nice and refreshing the kombucha comes through but you definitely know it's alcoholic. So if you want to try a high acid wine like alcoholic beverage that works super well with food (we pair a hard kombucha with a scallop dish on our tasting menu at my restaurant) I'd definitely say give juneshine a go.
I've tried their hard kombuchas and their canned cocktails/seltzers. The kombuchas are really sweet and give me a headache after. The seltzers are pretty good, especially the passionfruit flavor. I prefer them to a lot of other seltzers that taste artificial.
I love JuneShine hard kombuchas. My favorite flavor is midnight painkiller, but they keep coming out with great new flavors.
Haven’t found a good hard kombucha I can finish. The flavors are too light
Adore this brand so much. Their marketing and art on the cans are so great! They have great flavors (mango daydream is my favorite) and are very consistent every time.
I cannot express how much I love JuneShines hard Kombucha. I am definitely not a big regular Kombucha fan (if at all) but hard Kombucha is a game changer. I really like that JuneShines taste different than the typical hard seltzers that have been so popular - we've all drank too many of those and need something different. Also, I love that these have an added health bonus (probiotics and vitamins) to make me feel a little healthier than just drinking hard seltzers or alcohol. I think the days after I have drank these I feel a little better than the days I drink other things, but that could be my imagination.
Super fun product, some flavors are seriously hit or miss though.
I love June Shine and their selection of beverages! So tasty you barely realize they are alcoholic.
If you love Kombucha, you'll love these. Don't taste very 'alcoholic' and are really refreshing – especially on hot days.
Great flavors and a nice alternative to beer and wine. I enjoyed most of the flavors. Want to try the new tequila versions!
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Start with a variety pack. They've expanded a lot since I tried them a few years ago.
I like that it is a flavor you don't get tired of drinking. it is light and tangy - not unlike traditional kombucha, but I actually like it better. For what it's worth, it tastes healthy - not overly sweet or artificial.
3y ago
so delicious! have had the cans (perfect for a summer day drink) and have also visited the Williamsburg, BK tasting room, which was soooo sick. love the POG juice (passion fruit, orange, and guava). dying to try the spicy marg flavor!
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delish hard kombucha that will give u a solid buzz ... win win
3y ago
I love JuneShine and the new taproom space in Brooklyn is beautiful.