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

  • To be honest, I’m not crazy about these but I understand the hype. I’m not a huge drinker so when I do, I’m going to opt for something that tastes good. But if you drink more frequently and are looking for a healthier alternative, it’s a great option.

  • call it a trend but these are SUPER drinkable. it lives in a great middle of kombucha and seltzers. GREAT product

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    flavors - love to see new flavors. Maybe to a collab with AWSM Sauce lol

  • I love JuneShine!! Had the Mango Daydream this weekend and it was such a better alternative to hard ciders. Didn't have a hangover and my stomach never hurt.

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    More flavors!

  • I tried the Cody Ko Hippie Juice flavor. It's fantastic.

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    N/A Juneshine is so good.

  • One of the OG alcoholic kombucha brands- but have never loved their flavors personally.

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    I wish the flavors were a bit more bold and punchy - everything kind of seems like it takes similar

  • I love June Shine! I am a huge fan of kombucha in general so it's fun to have a hard kombucha as an alternative to wine. It makes me feel better about drinking too!

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    I would say to try to make them a little bit lower in sugar!

  • June Shine is really delicious and is one of the first brands to make kombucha cocktails. I love their colorful branding and most of the flavors are delicious. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a healthier canned cocktail.

  • good lord this brand has struck a huge chord with me. My mom brewed kombucha in the last few years I lived with her and I really missed it and when I tried JuneShine a couple months ago, while it had a stronger taste of alcohol, it tasted almost exactly like a flavor of kombucha my mom made when I was at home. 10/10 love it. Drank it pretty much all summer, wish it was more available in stores near Chapel Hill, NC

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    a lot of the stores near me only have like 1 or 2 flavors. It'd be great to be able to go in and see more types on the shelves!

  • I wish I could give June Shine 5 stars but personally for me, it always gives me acid reflux 😅 Im sure the probiotics and vitamins are worth the internal chest pain but I can't drink more than 2 at a time. I think they have fun flavors and they are a great gluten-free alternative to bring to BBQs and parties.

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    Besides the acidity of the drink, I think its a great bev to day drink with in the Summer 🌞

  • JuneShine offers a refreshing alternative to beer and wine in their hard Kombucha. Love the flavor options and can’t wait to try their new canned spirit cocktails!

  • My absolute favorite new canned alcoholic beverage. I swear this gives you less of a hangover , plus it tastes amazing. Hopical Citrus is my favorite flavor, but they do a great job of putting out new interesting flavors often.

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    More distribution. Hard to find.

  • Did not think I was going to be hard-kombucha-person but here we are! I was very surprise with how much I enjoyed the taste of June Shine. The acai berry flavor was crisp, zesty, and gave me a little buzz.

  • I cannot say enough great things about June Shine honestly. I have a gluten sensitivity, so the hard kombucha is an amazing gluten-free alternative to beer, and the flavors mimic that of a hard cider or IPA. The Midnight Painkiller is my favorite.

  • I'd choose this over hard seltzer. They are very flavorful and satisfyingly carbonated. Their brewery in San Diego is great too.

  • Great flavors and variety. Perfect for a refreshing drink in the sun. Cans and packaging are aesthetically pleasing and easy to pack.

  • Easily my favorite go-to alcoholic drink. So much better tasting and healthier than seltzers!! The flavors are always great, the branding is incredible and their canned cocktails are genius (and delicious!)

  • From the packaging to the taste I love this product. I love having something I can enjoy at the end of the day to unwind, but won’t leave me feeling crummy the next day.

  • These really taste like an IPA, so if you’re a fan of IPA’s - you’ll enjoy this product. I’ve noticed a good buzz I get from this, it doesn’t make me feel gross or tired like I usually would get from day drink literally any other alcohol. These kept me going at a good level. 9/10 ⭐️