49th State Brewery

Brewpub in Healy, Alaska, United States 🇺🇸
Associated with 2 Venues

Established in 2010

Contact
Mile 248.4 Parks Hwy, Healy, AK, 99743, United States
Description
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.

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7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Deep amber coloured body with a slightly hazy glow of copper and light brown with a thinnish off-white head that fades fairly quickly and just leaves a thin lace on top. Aroma of smoked grain with a light toastiness, some subtle caramelised and toffee notes with a light sweetness and some meaty and mushroomy scents as well, but quite funky and very deep in terms of smoke. Medium-bodied; Very earthy and nutty malt flavours with a lot of smoke and rustic qualities with a deep bitterness here and a lot of dryness as well, but there is a tiny bit of caramelised sugars and light toffee notes to add some sweetness, but this really is all about the malts, associated bitterness from those and the smokiness. Aftertaste is dry, very smoky, quite deep and robust with a lot of nutty and especially earthy, rustic qualities. Overall, a pretty nice, lighter, but still deeply smoked grain beer that hits the notes nicely for the style and brings out a robust, flavourful package while still being very drinkable. Great to sample, especially on a bigger day in terms of Alaska politics! I sampled this sixteen ounce, pint-sized can, purchased from La Bodega in Anchorage, Alaska on 05-October-2021 for US$3,30 sampled at my house here in Washington, across the whole of this country (and stupid Canada) sampled on 16-August-2022, primary day in Alaska politics, with the tagline 'Where there's smoke, there's fire' on the bottom without a date.
Tried from Can on 17 Aug 2022 at 08:25

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Fairly hazy deep amber and bronze coloured body with a thick-ish two to three centimetre tall off-white head that is large-bubbled and stays afloat nicely. Aroma of bright pumpkins, spice, flowers, vanilla and squash elements with a good deal of coriander seed and allspice with the ubiquitous clove and canella scent that drives everything else. Light to Medium-bodied; Strong spicey flavours show through everything with a good deal of malts, but a lot less of the sweetness and floral aspects, which just leaves the pungent spiciness that comes through very strongly here. Aftertaste shows a good balance of malts, sugars and of course spicey flavours, while being easy-drinking enough to sample a full pint even when another more enticing beer is ready (sour). Overall, a nice and robust, very pumpkiny and spiced beer that hits the palate nicely and a bit deeper than I expected for the style, a great one to sample last on my day trip to Alaska! I  sampled this twelve ounce pour on draught at 49th State Brewery here in [downtown] Anchorage, Alaska on 05-October-2021 for US$4,00 sampled while here in Alaska for the day, after being here with my family on vacation a few months ago.
Tried from Can on 09 Mar 2022 at 21:26

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Fairly cloudy and hazy golden, peach coloured body with a thinnish off-white head that fades quickly and leaves just about nothing to top, just a few seconds later. Aroma of super soured and tart fruit notes showing the fresh passionfruit along with some guava, papaya and pineapple with a crisp malt punch and a dry character at the end. Medium-bodied; Strong pineapple and especially passionfruit flavours dominate here with a ton of sour and tart elements that especially hit towards the end with a literal puckering quality that comes through, and leaves the palate refreshed and soured. Aftertaste shows a lot of ther tropical notes of course with a bunch of sweetness and a good crisp tartness that balances the fruit, malt and sweetness nicely here. Overall,  a very enjoyable and crisp, super soured and ultra-tropical beer with a lot of tart flavours, but more from the fruity side, but very nice overall and great to sample, especially super fresh, even when it's chilly outside! I sampled this twelve ounce pour on draught at 49th State Brewery here in [downtown] Anchorage, Alaska on 05-October-2021 for US$7,00 sampled while here in Alaska for the day, after being here with my family on vacation a few months ago.
Tried on 09 Mar 2022 at 21:25

5.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
On draft at the brewery’s Anchorage location. Pours a Clear gold with an off white head. Feint cinnamon aroma. Flavors are mild sweet malt with some soapiness. Meh.
Tried from Draft on 01 Mar 2022 at 12:19

6.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
On draft at brewery’s Anchorage location. Pours a clear pale gold with a white head. Aromas are bread and crackers. Flavors are sweet malts with some mild bitter hop bite. Decent lager.
Tried from Draft on 01 Mar 2022 at 12:10

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
On draft at the Anchorage tap room. Pours a Clear amber with a creamy off white head. Aromas are smoky. Flavors are sweet and malty.
Tried from Draft on 27 Feb 2022 at 17:21

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
On draft at the the brewpub in Anchorage. Pours black with a Creamy tan head. Aromas of leather. Flavors are moderately sweet toasty caramel and slightly bitter finish.
Tried from Draft on 27 Feb 2022 at 04:35

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
On draft at the brewery. Pours a Clear cola with a tan head. Aromas of cocoa. Flavors are sweet and malty.
Tried from Draft on 27 Feb 2022 at 04:18

7.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Sample, thanks Grumbo. Just slightly hazy golden, smaller white head, medium lasting. Typical Belgian nose, some spices, sugar and yeast - gentle. Milder sweetness, gentle bitterness, some honey sweetness and slight spices. No alcohol. Light body. Very nicely drinkable.
Tried on 30 Jan 2022 at 11:59

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
27/12/2021. Can with ITFCfan & ITFCDan at the post-Christmas blues share. From SHIG. Pours clear bright golden with a small bubbly/frothy white head. Aroma of toffee, stone fruits, citrus, vanilla, biscuit, herb, touch of spice. Medium plus sweetness, moderate bitterness. Moderate body, oily watery texture, average carbonation. Increasing bitter finish. Good, but could have done with some more body.
Tried from Can on 29 Dec 2021 at 20:57