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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4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 3 Flavor 3 Texture 6 Overall 4
Bottled. Amber red color, small white head. Some toffee and malts in the nose. Sweetish with pale malts in the background. Malty, sweetish aftertaste. Boring ...
Tried from Bottle on 02 Oct 2006 at 15:51

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottled. Opaque black, no head. Aroma of smoked ham. Medium-bodied. Smokey malty, long smokey aftertaste. Made like in Bamberg rauchbier tradition but light one.
Tried from Bottle on 02 Oct 2006 at 15:49

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottled. Amber color, small tan head. bready, hoppy, quite APA/IPA-like aroma. Very malty, a bit of citrus, then burst of hoppy bitterness. not similar to English ESB - really American version. Long bitter aftertaste. Nice balance of hops and malts.
Tried from Bottle on 02 Oct 2006 at 09:41

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottled. Amber/copper coloured, small head. Aroma is American hops, just lovely in this one. Flavour is grassy, caramellish and very dry. Aftertaste is hayish and grassy hops. Boring, if compared to the aroma.
Tried from Bottle on 02 Oct 2006 at 04:19

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
[Bottle] Black with an ok head. Malty aroma with some smoke. Surpisingly light bodied. Well balanced flavour of smoke and burnt wood.
Tried from Bottle on 01 Oct 2006 at 10:00

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
On Tap at DunDee’s SeaSide OR. Pours out a Yellow/ Amber topped with a white head. A little hops and caramel.
Tried from Draft on 14 Sep 2006 at 22:11

5.6/10 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

6.2/10 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

7.4/10 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

7.4/10 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