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.
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
The Buechel OGs raid the GABF 2023: Poured a caramel orange with an off-white head. Aroma is coffee, malty. Taste s rich malty, espresso coffee.
Tried
on 07 Oct 2023
at 19:19
7/10
Tasty wit, slightest banana hints, peppery sweetness.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Sep 2023
at 14:57
7/10
Clean sweet bitter thang, tasty!
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Sep 2023
at 14:31
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
12 ounce can from Niemuth's, 9/23/23. Hazy orange, large tan head, good retention. Aroma of pineapple, pale malt. Taste is pineapple, mango, pale malt. Juicy, well balanced. Simple. Solid.
Tried
from Can
on 23 Sep 2023
at 20:52
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