About
Founded in 2010 in the shadow of America’s tallest peak, 49th State Brewing is the brainchild of a chef/restaurateur/brewer and an Alaskan adventurer. 49th State Brewing’s Denali Park location provides a beer-centric base camp for those experiencing the wondrous wilderness of Denali National Park, while their Downtown Anchorage location serves up world-class brews with amazing views in the heart of the city. Both locations feature award-winning menus filled with locally and sustainably sourced Alaskan ingredients.
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
From a crowler filled at the brewery. Pours a clear gold with an off white head. Feint banana nose. Flavors of cardamom and toffee. On the sweet side.
Tried
from Crowler
on 27 Jul 2016
at 18:58
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
22oz bottle pours a hazy orange with some frothy, white head. Nose has orange pith, yeast, mild spice. Flavor is yeasty, gristy, lemon, straw. Finishes dry.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jul 2016
at 19:55
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
From a bomber purchased at the brewery. Pours a hazy gold with a thick off white head. Bready, floral aroma. Flavors of white pepper and camomile. Bitter finish.
Tried
on 24 Jul 2016
at 14:24
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle at the July DC tasting. Poured a clear golden color. Aroma was light funky notes, floral hops. Tasty pleasant hop character. Flavor about the same. Light lemon notes.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Jul 2016
at 00:12
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle thanks to a trade! Pours a clear copper with a light yellow brown head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has a nice smoke note with some sweet grains and a bit of hickory. Flavor has that same nice smoke note with a decent amount of hickory and a sweet grain backbone.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Jul 2016
at 21:11
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 6
Light florals and some hay. A hint of citrus. Golden hazy pour with ok head and lacing. Light tangy finish. Bottle.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Jul 2016
at 12:42
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 4
Overall 7
Bottle courtesy of further, thank you sir! Clear golden yellow color, large white head. Nice aroma of fruity haystacks. Taste is Fundky lemon and straw, hi carbonation. Nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jul 2016
at 16:52
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draft at the brewpub in Denali. Pours a clear deep mahogany. Flavors of toffee, candi sugar and molasses. Big and boozy finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Jun 2016
at 13:29
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
From a 22 oz bottle purchased at the brewery. Whiskey aroma. Flavors of oak, vanilla and whiskey. Bitter roast finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jun 2016
at 13:22
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
From a 22 oz bottle. Pours a clear cola with an ecru head. Nutty nose. Flavors of smoked wood and burnt toast. Smooth and mellow finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Jun 2016
at 09:16