Tiger Brewery Tour
Tiger Brewery Tour
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Step into the home of Tiger Beer and see how we brew Singapore’s iconic beer, with just four high-quality ingredients! The Tiger Brewery Tour takes you behind each step of the brewing process – from milling the malt to packaging. To round it off, you will try your hand at tapping the perfect pint of draught beer, and sample some of the freshest beers that will touch your lips. Book your tour today!
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Perth65 contributions
Mar 2012 • Friends
The Tiger Beer tour should really be broken up into 2 parts - the actual tour of the brewery and the drinks at the bar afterwards. We selected the 5pm last tour of the day, because we thought that if we were going to have a few drinks, it may be better to have them towards evening time.
To get to the tour, you can catch a taxi or take the MRT to Boon Lay station, then take bus number 182 at the bus interchange. The ride takes about 25 minutes and you'll know you're getting close when you see the big Coca-Cola factory. Right next to that is the Tiger Beer brewery. When you alight from the bus, the gate to the brewery is right there in front of you. It's not clearly marked and can easily be missed as it just looks like an unbroken line of fencing. We walked a long way down before getting directions back to where the gate was.
Once you're inside, you confirm your tour (pre-booked), pay money then hand over some photo ID. They accept your country of origin's driver's licence if you're uncomfortable with handing over your passport. I think it was $16 to enter and you're given a lanyard to wear.
The tour starts with everyone standing around in the foyer and watching the brewery's origins, processes and awards on a big screen. It goes for about 10 minutes, before you walk outside and get to smell and feel oats, grains, hops etc from a dispenser. Our guide speaks through a microphone which as times was very hard to hear - especially once you're inside the factory.
There are a few stairs to navigate throughout the tour and the noise coming out of the factory is quite loud. No filming or photos are allowed during this part of the tour and after looking at the silos and the automatic bottling plant, we were told that the tour had ended and that we were about to head into the bar for a few drinks.
There's a few areas where you can pose to take photos, and our guide was happy to take photos for you, but we were eager to be getting to the bar. The bar itself is decked out with leather sofas, pool table, dart board, TV with sports and during the 'tasting' they provide you with plenty of mixed nuts to eat whilst you wash down your drink.
Tiger beer and Heineken are served in mugs, but the 4 other beers (including stout) were poured in smaller glasses, including cider and citrus squash. No big deal as they'll pour you another one when you're done. It's served on a glass by glass basis, so you have to hand over your glass to receive another drink - I guess to stop you from asking for a dozen mugs of beer.
I probably wouldn't recommend over indulging because they'd probably stop serving you, and if you've caught the bus, it's a bit of a wait for buses and another 25 minute bus ride back to the MRT station and shopping centre. The return bus stop is on the other side of the road and being a busy road, it is easier to walk down the road and making two traffic crossings to reach your bus stop, rather than running across 4 lanes of heavy traffic.
The bar staff also give you ample warning that last drinks are being served before you're asked to stop by the gift shop, then returned to the entrance to collect your ID. I'd definitely do the tour again, but next time I'd just sit in the foyer and wait for the first half of the tour to end and join everyone in the bar for the 45 minutes of drinking. Some how I doubt they'd let you do that...
To get to the tour, you can catch a taxi or take the MRT to Boon Lay station, then take bus number 182 at the bus interchange. The ride takes about 25 minutes and you'll know you're getting close when you see the big Coca-Cola factory. Right next to that is the Tiger Beer brewery. When you alight from the bus, the gate to the brewery is right there in front of you. It's not clearly marked and can easily be missed as it just looks like an unbroken line of fencing. We walked a long way down before getting directions back to where the gate was.
Once you're inside, you confirm your tour (pre-booked), pay money then hand over some photo ID. They accept your country of origin's driver's licence if you're uncomfortable with handing over your passport. I think it was $16 to enter and you're given a lanyard to wear.
The tour starts with everyone standing around in the foyer and watching the brewery's origins, processes and awards on a big screen. It goes for about 10 minutes, before you walk outside and get to smell and feel oats, grains, hops etc from a dispenser. Our guide speaks through a microphone which as times was very hard to hear - especially once you're inside the factory.
There are a few stairs to navigate throughout the tour and the noise coming out of the factory is quite loud. No filming or photos are allowed during this part of the tour and after looking at the silos and the automatic bottling plant, we were told that the tour had ended and that we were about to head into the bar for a few drinks.
There's a few areas where you can pose to take photos, and our guide was happy to take photos for you, but we were eager to be getting to the bar. The bar itself is decked out with leather sofas, pool table, dart board, TV with sports and during the 'tasting' they provide you with plenty of mixed nuts to eat whilst you wash down your drink.
Tiger beer and Heineken are served in mugs, but the 4 other beers (including stout) were poured in smaller glasses, including cider and citrus squash. No big deal as they'll pour you another one when you're done. It's served on a glass by glass basis, so you have to hand over your glass to receive another drink - I guess to stop you from asking for a dozen mugs of beer.
I probably wouldn't recommend over indulging because they'd probably stop serving you, and if you've caught the bus, it's a bit of a wait for buses and another 25 minute bus ride back to the MRT station and shopping centre. The return bus stop is on the other side of the road and being a busy road, it is easier to walk down the road and making two traffic crossings to reach your bus stop, rather than running across 4 lanes of heavy traffic.
The bar staff also give you ample warning that last drinks are being served before you're asked to stop by the gift shop, then returned to the entrance to collect your ID. I'd definitely do the tour again, but next time I'd just sit in the foyer and wait for the first half of the tour to end and join everyone in the bar for the 45 minutes of drinking. Some how I doubt they'd let you do that...
Written 29 March 2012
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Patrice
Dublin, Ireland187 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
I did not realise how far away from the city (close to the Malaysian boder) this was until you I got an mrt train to 'Joo Koon' and then the 182 bus.
If getting the 182 bus make sure you keep an eye out for the Coca Cola factory as the brewery is the stop after this.
When you enter the factory gates don't expect and immediate signage for the tour - walk through the vehicle drop barrier gates and continue along the road that runs parallel to the motorway on the other side of the security fence.
When you arrive at the tour office you will get a stamp on the hand and then be brought through the brewing process and shown a couple of videos. The tour ends with a how to pour a draught of beer and also have a glass of Tiger. Finally you will have a 45 minute sampling session in the on site bar.
The gift shop is small but decent.
If getting the 182 bus home; when you exit the brewery gates move left and make your way up to the road junction, cross the road and you will see the bus stop. We had to wait 30 minutes for a bus back to Joo Koon mrt (one bus went by full) so make sure to use bathroom facilities before you leave the brewery (especially if you made the most of the 45 minute sampler session).
If getting the 182 bus make sure you keep an eye out for the Coca Cola factory as the brewery is the stop after this.
When you enter the factory gates don't expect and immediate signage for the tour - walk through the vehicle drop barrier gates and continue along the road that runs parallel to the motorway on the other side of the security fence.
When you arrive at the tour office you will get a stamp on the hand and then be brought through the brewing process and shown a couple of videos. The tour ends with a how to pour a draught of beer and also have a glass of Tiger. Finally you will have a 45 minute sampling session in the on site bar.
The gift shop is small but decent.
If getting the 182 bus home; when you exit the brewery gates move left and make your way up to the road junction, cross the road and you will see the bus stop. We had to wait 30 minutes for a bus back to Joo Koon mrt (one bus went by full) so make sure to use bathroom facilities before you leave the brewery (especially if you made the most of the 45 minute sampler session).
Written 25 June 2016
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Beverley73
Monte Castello di Vibio, Italy158 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
The brewery is a long way out of central Singapore. We are staying in Sentosa so it is an hour and a half by public transport. The tour was a bit "sterile". We were unlucky with our guide who spoke far too quickly and held the microphone too close to her mouth so no one could understand her. We were the usual mixed tour - all different nationalities and ages. She did not slow down even when asked. She looked thoroughly bored and kept checking her phone whenever there was a break. There are some fun interactive things to do and the videos were OK. The tavern at the end was good fun. You can have samples of other interesting beers and Tiger beer in a really lovely bar. The best bit of the tour really and we chatted to some very nice people. The downside was that the bar staff looked as bored as our guide and couldn't really tell you that much about the sampler beer. The staff let this tour down I am afraid and I would have liked to see much more in the way of practical demonstrations to bring the subject alive.
Written 16 February 2016
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SLDSanFrancisco_CA
Singapore, Singapore214 contributions
Sept 2015 • Friends
I booked this tour two weeks in advance for my husband and I and another couple. We booked the 5 pm Friday tour thinking this would be great for a number of reasons, including end of the day casual tour followed by drinking in the Tiger Tavern.
I couldn't have been more wrong. It was just the 4 of us and one other couple on the tour. The tour guide, I think her name started with a K, was rude from the beginning. We arrived 5 minutes before the start of the tour and needed the toilet - her exact words, "is it an emergency"? What kind of an answer is that! All she needed to do was walk us into the building a few minutes early so we could access the toilet via the Tiger Tavern. I guess that inconvenienced her.
On the tour, she was hurried, dismissive, and even shushed us a couple of times. I've never seen anyone less interested in doing their job.
By the time we arrived in the Tiger Tavern, we were told we had just over 30 minutes (versus the normal 45 minutes) to enjoy Tiger & the other beers because there was a private party coming in. What? Then, 30 minutes later she came over and told us we needed to leave soon. We had full beers sitting in front of us. Oddly, she said nothing to the other local couple on the tour with us that was still drinking and indulging in bowls full of the bar snacks we had to beg for.
Then, 10 minutes later the private party walked in. She then took out the microphone, stood next to us, and told us we needed to leave.
She was literally the worst tour guide I have ever encountered. She made us feel singled out and unwelcome. No one else seemed to care we were there until she pulled the stunt on the microphone. We were quietly chatting amongst ourselves in a corner table and bothering no one.
That being said, the tour itself is okay, but you watch a video instead of seeing the actual bottling procedure. The highlight of the tour is drinking beer afterwards in the Tiger Tavern, but pick the timing of your visit carefully.
I really hope they invest in some training for their tour guides.
I couldn't have been more wrong. It was just the 4 of us and one other couple on the tour. The tour guide, I think her name started with a K, was rude from the beginning. We arrived 5 minutes before the start of the tour and needed the toilet - her exact words, "is it an emergency"? What kind of an answer is that! All she needed to do was walk us into the building a few minutes early so we could access the toilet via the Tiger Tavern. I guess that inconvenienced her.
On the tour, she was hurried, dismissive, and even shushed us a couple of times. I've never seen anyone less interested in doing their job.
By the time we arrived in the Tiger Tavern, we were told we had just over 30 minutes (versus the normal 45 minutes) to enjoy Tiger & the other beers because there was a private party coming in. What? Then, 30 minutes later she came over and told us we needed to leave soon. We had full beers sitting in front of us. Oddly, she said nothing to the other local couple on the tour with us that was still drinking and indulging in bowls full of the bar snacks we had to beg for.
Then, 10 minutes later the private party walked in. She then took out the microphone, stood next to us, and told us we needed to leave.
She was literally the worst tour guide I have ever encountered. She made us feel singled out and unwelcome. No one else seemed to care we were there until she pulled the stunt on the microphone. We were quietly chatting amongst ourselves in a corner table and bothering no one.
That being said, the tour itself is okay, but you watch a video instead of seeing the actual bottling procedure. The highlight of the tour is drinking beer afterwards in the Tiger Tavern, but pick the timing of your visit carefully.
I really hope they invest in some training for their tour guides.
Written 19 September 2015
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Lottie
Innaloo, Australia96 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
This is a shame really as any brewery tour should be a good outing.
Be aware that if you are going by taxi it will be around $20 each way depending on your pick up point.
You would need to organise a return taxi with someone as there are no passing rides back.
The tour is actually very brief and hot with lots of stairs.
A short video and then some photos with the big bottle, then into the making/ packing areas for about 10 minutes.
The best bit is the free 1/2 pint of Tiger plus 5 samples of your choosing after.
It would be cheaper to stay at your hotel and drink Tiger than take the taxis.
I think if you have been to everything Else in Singapore give this a go but don’t rush.
Be aware that if you are going by taxi it will be around $20 each way depending on your pick up point.
You would need to organise a return taxi with someone as there are no passing rides back.
The tour is actually very brief and hot with lots of stairs.
A short video and then some photos with the big bottle, then into the making/ packing areas for about 10 minutes.
The best bit is the free 1/2 pint of Tiger plus 5 samples of your choosing after.
It would be cheaper to stay at your hotel and drink Tiger than take the taxis.
I think if you have been to everything Else in Singapore give this a go but don’t rush.
Written 9 April 2019
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Ambassador759201
12 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
If you are actually interested in the beer making process don't expect to learn about it here. Our guide did not allow us to take more than a few steps into the fermentation facility and the bottling plant was presented as a cheesy video. Free samples at the end do somewhat make up for the price.
Written 4 May 2018
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Stewie357
Melbourne, Australia41 contributions
Aug 2017
Long trip to the brewery, then a short tour through the Brew House, then watch video of the bottling and canning plant.
Don't bother.
Don't bother.
Written 28 August 2017
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David Roy P
Batemans Bay, Australia621 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
We booked a tour of the Tiger Brewery as we love a good Beer and we do love Tiger Beer. Quite inexpensive , we were picked up from our Hotel and driven to Chinatown where we joined a Bus to the Brewery . About 30 minutes on the Bus . We arrived at the Brewery where we were shown in to a reception area where we were given ID badges and given time to read about the Tiger brewery from the static displays in the Reception area , very interesting . Our Guide arrived and began by showing a short Video about how the Tiger Brewery was founded , very interesting . We then began the Tour , First we are shown all the ingredients that go into making Beer ,we then walk out between several buildings and up some stairs and into a large building where the Beer is brewing . Large stainless steel tanks full of beer . We then spent around 10 minutes outside where there are several displays including an original delivery truck . We then went into the "Bar" for around 35 minutes of Beer tasting (the best bit) .There is a Souvenir Shop on site . We then caught the Bus back to our Hotels . We felt there was not a lot of Touring through the whole Brewery , the Bottling process , or the beer being made , etc . Still worth a visit .
Written 14 April 2017
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Kungski
Hong Kong, China54 contributions
Jan 2016
The guide talked through the brewing process, showed videos of its history and the bottling / canning process. But all of this could had been done anywhere. You didn't need to come out to the middle of nowhere to see this. Overall, It had potential but in the end, I was left a bit flat.
Written 30 January 2016
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Dim_Sum_Fun
Perth, Australia27 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
I too took the advice of many reviewers to do this tour, and they were all correct, enough information to keep you interested, background history of how it all came together was great, our tour guide Aidan was very good, easy to listen too and helpful, he also pulls an excellent cold beer at the end of the tour, 45 minutes of beer tasting was a great way to end the day...
Written 24 August 2014
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Is it possible to do the beer tasting without the tour?
Written 16 June 2018
No you do the your 1st and then are taken to the bar area. The tour only takes around 30/40 minutes
Written 17 June 2018
you do not need closed shoes or any protective clothing as you don't really go into working areas of the factory .
I wore shirt shorts and sandals.
( ladies , no high heels! )
Written 19 May 2017
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