Alaskan Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Juneau, Alaska, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Alaskan Brewing Company

Established in 1986

Contact
5429 Shaune Dr, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
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.

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5.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Bottles at Bakersifelds Brews in The Village; Nose of caramel malts and a little citrus; Light amber with a small white head; flavor of caramel with a small hop finish.

Tried from Bottle on 10 Sep 2006 at 00:07


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle pours a slightly hazy light orange/amber with a small quick off white head. Thin sheeting lacing. Aroma is of pale malts and light citrusy hops. Not very big of either. Flavor is plain and a "hint" of citrus overtones is right. Very tame but pleasant. Just what I wanted after coming in from working in a hot garage. Soft carbonation and a fairly light feel.

Tried from Bottle on 04 Sep 2006 at 21:58


7.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

12 oz bottle; Nose of caramelly malts and a little hops; dark amber wit a huge beige head; flavor is bitter with some caramel and spice in the background.

Tried from Bottle on 16 Aug 2006 at 20:08


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Caramelly malt nose, with a tiny bit of banana esters in the background. Dark amber with a medium yellow head; Flavor is like a caramel banana, with some light chocolate in the background.

Tried on 17 Jul 2006 at 18:26


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Black color. In the aroma there is caramel, roasted malt, light liquorice. Medium body, dominated by the roasted malt, with some structure; caramel and liquorice. No smoke.

Tried on 29 May 2006 at 06:52


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Clear copper pour with a minimal white head. Some malt in the aroma, some nutty toasty aromas, but overall the aroma is very restrained. Slightly sweet, no real hops here. Some salty metallic flavor in the finish.

Tried on 10 May 2006 at 08:19


6.4
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

A nice ale with hints of citrus, malts, caramels, and something that was bittersweet. Could have been the spruce, but not quite sure. The orange/amber color is a bit deceiving, it tastes darker. Decent brew, but not outstanding.

Tried on 20 Apr 2006 at 11:47


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Crisp hoppiness defines this brew. Citrus, floral tones, and malts are also present. A nice balance throughout with a solid hop finish.

Tried on 20 Apr 2006 at 11:43


5
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5

Golden yellow in color, white head is gone quickly. Tastes of citrus, grain, and mild hops. Fairly plain in my opinion. Alaskan makes a better beer than this...

Tried on 20 Apr 2006 at 11:40


5.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Pale amber-gold, fully clear; with a medium, just off-white head. Bit of iodium nose, seaweed, pale malts, peanuts. High restsweetness, high grain level. I think "crisp" is the word, with means usually not enough hops, and often adjuncts; There’s hops here, but they are not really assertive. Restsugars give lots of slickness, nearly cloying. Not their best offering IMO.

Tried on 19 Apr 2006 at 14:53