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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7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Sampled from the tap at Red Cow North Loop. Pours near black with a brown head that dissipates slowly to the edges and laces. Aroma has bitter dark grains and roasted malts with a bit of smoke and birch notes supporting. Flavor is bitter dark grain forward as well with roast, smoke and a touch of birch coming through.

Tried from Draft on 03 Feb 2024 at 18:57


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Pours a darker golden-pineapple, with mid-sized head. Aroma is bread, malt, citrus. Flavor is citrus and tropical fruit, some bread. Soft mouthfeel. Moderate hop bitterness in the finish.

Tried on 21 Jan 2024 at 04:30


7.5
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Deep amber with a frothy, off-white head. Jalapeño aroma. Caramel. Vague fruitiness. Taste is bitter with citrus, caramel, and a moderate jalapeño spiciness at the finish. Medium-bodied, moderate carbonation. Good balance overall with the jalapeño fairly strong, but not overwhelming.

Tried on 10 Jan 2024 at 01:05


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

On tap at Brew'd Craft Pub, pours a clear copper amber with a small beige head. Aroma has some spruce tips, bready malt and a hint of toasted caramel. Flavour is very dry, with plenty of spruce, bready malt and a hint of subtly sweet toasted caramel. Nice use of the spruce tips, but it's a pretty average, forgettable beer. Decent.

Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2023 at 04:45


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Can thanks to Mom & Dad. Pale gold with a frothy, white head. Aroma of pears, spice, straw. Takes a different drift than the typical German pils. Taste is bitter, although only mildly so. Finish is shortish, but crisp, clean. Not bad.

Tried from Can on 23 Dec 2023 at 00:02


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6.5

Tried from Bottle from Drinks of The World on 17 Dec 2023 at 09:05


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

Bottle. A- Malty. A- Light copper color, clear liquid, off white head. T- Malty. P- Medium body, average texture, average carbonation, malty finish. O- A real malt bomb. Pass.

Tried from Bottle on 09 Dec 2023 at 20:06


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Tried on 07 Nov 2023 at 18:59


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

This amber poured just that, an beautiful amber colour with a creamy, off white head. Nice lacing. Scents include candy, caramel, dough and a little ripe fruit. First swig was smooth, creamy and delicious. Flavours of toffee, must and tea. Finish is malty with minimal hop bitterness lingering.

Tried from Can on 06 Nov 2023 at 21:54


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Can. Pours clear amber with a foamy beige head. Lots of coffee, roasted malt, chocolate. Coffee dominates.

Tried from Can on 04 Nov 2023 at 04:13