Alaskan Brewing Company
Microbrewery
in
Juneau,
Alaska,
United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Alaskan Brewing Company
Established in 1986
Contact
Description
Alaska has a rich history of brewing. From the explorers of the 1700s through the Gold Rush, many a thirsty Alaskan has been able to enjoy locally made beers.
In 1986, 28-year-olds Marcy and Geoff Larson reignited that tradition when they opened the Alaskan Brewing Company, the 67th independent brewery in the country and the first brewery in Juneau since Prohibition. Alaskan beers reflect many of the same characteristics of beers that were brewed here during the gold rush era. From the historically based Alaskan Amber recipe to alder-smoked malts and Sitka spruce tips, Alaskan beers reflect Juneau’s local brewing history and innovation.
In 1986, 28-year-olds Marcy and Geoff Larson reignited that tradition when they opened the Alaskan Brewing Company, the 67th independent brewery in the country and the first brewery in Juneau since Prohibition. Alaskan beers reflect many of the same characteristics of beers that were brewed here during the gold rush era. From the historically based Alaskan Amber recipe to alder-smoked malts and Sitka spruce tips, Alaskan beers reflect Juneau’s local brewing history and innovation.
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Can at home. Pours clear pale golden, nose is floral, banana, clementine, spice, taste is sweet toffee, spiced, herbs.
Tried
from Can
on 15 Sep 2023
at 11:07
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Tried
on 10 Sep 2023
at 20:45
4.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 3
Flavor 3
Texture 6
Overall 3.5
12 oz. can from Juneau, Alaska. Pours a crystal clear gold color with an eggshell colored head and great retention. Decent lacing. Standard hoppy aroma for an IPA. Bitter hops flavor throughout with a long finish. Nothing unique here. Not my style. Medium body and medium+ carbonation. Tick.
Tried
from Can
on 07 Sep 2023
at 23:36
5.4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
12 oz. can from Juneau, Alaska. Pours an opaque yellow-gold color with a large white head and great retention. A few spots of lacing. Citrus/juicy aroma. Citrus flavor dominates with a tart pale malt finish. A little too tart, and not beery enough for my tastes. Light body. Medium-light carbonation. No bitterness.
Tried
from Can
on 04 Sep 2023
at 22:02
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft at the brewery in Juneau, Alaska. Pitch black color with a small beige head. As expected, it has a smoky aroma with a hint of molasses. I taste the smoked flavor, but not much porter flavor. Light molasses flavor too, which becomes more pronounced as it warms. Medium body and low carbonation. Low bitterness for 45 IBU.
Tried
from Draft
on 04 Sep 2023
at 21:09
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Draft at the brewery in Juneau, Alaska. Crystal clear light yellow color with a small white head. No aroma, all I smell is the brewery itself. Good lacing. Light and easy drinking. Not very hoppy. This could easily pass for a light lager. Smooth, crisp, and clean. Very easy drinking. Good flavor for a light beer.
Tried
from Draft
on 04 Sep 2023
at 21:00
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draft at the brewery in Juneau, Alaska. Crystal clear gold color with a small white head. Decent lacing. Stronger than average Kolschy aroma. Smooth, clean, and bright malt flavor. Clean and crisp mouthfeel. Medium-light body and medium carbonation. Low bitterness.
Tried
from Draft
on 04 Sep 2023
at 20:50
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
12 oz can from Beerhead. Light wheat beer smell, with a hint of spice. Pours a golden beer with tiny floaties instead of haze, under thick bubbly head. Pouring the whole can into the glass dislodges some sediment. Uncomplicated beer taste with a hint of cardamon.Pleasant Belgian style, slightly generic, but still a step up from a Fat Tire or Shock Top.
Tried
from Can
on 26 Aug 2023
at 02:59
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Amber with a large foamy white head that left good lacing. Musty, grainy and yeasty with a coriander note. Medium finish and body.
Tried
on 03 Jul 2023
at 00:59
6.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Aromas are a blend of old citrus and resin hops with a bit of cardboard. Flavors are somewhat similar to nose, on the sweet side up front, a little stone fruit comes out. Low bitter, full body with slightly soft carbonation. Forgetable.
Tried
from Can
from
Woodman's Foods - Onalaska
on 27 Jun 2023
at 19:41