Alaskan Brewing Company
Microbrewery
in Juneau,
Alaska,
United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Alaskan Brewing Company
Established in 1986
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.
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.
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.
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.
mcberko (47456) reviewed Winter Ale from Alaskan Brewing Company 2 years ago
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.
hauxe (4649) reviewed Pilsner from Alaskan Brewing Company 2 years ago
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.
Szeppp (7592) ticked Amber from Alaskan Brewing Company 2 years ago
Rennat42 (5616) reviewed Winter Ale from Alaskan Brewing Company 2 years ago
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.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Tessic (2342) reviewed Amber from Alaskan Brewing Company 2 years ago
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.
wombat23 (6032) reviewed Grizz Coffee from Alaskan Brewing Company 2 years ago
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.