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Best breweries in Anchorage, Alaska

Within 13 miles of Anchorage we track 13 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 3 rate Great. Anchorage Brewing Company in Anchorage leads the list at 4.65 (Exceptional).

The scale

Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

1
Anchorage Brewing Company
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Anchorage Brewing Company is founded by Gabe Fletcher. Known for its specialized skill and style in barrel fermentation through the use of Brettanomyces and souring cultures, Anchorage Brewery became one of the newest breweries in Alaska. The Anchorage Brewing Company makes it a goal to provide the best beers out there using the old tradition and new styles of beer. Some of Anchorage Brewing’s famous beers are the Galaxy White IPA, Love Buzz Saison with Brettanomyces and Bitter Monk Belgian-style Double IPA with Brettanomyces. Anchorage Brewing Company is dedicated to providing fine flavors of beers through special barrel aging and use of Brettanomyces.
Rating
4.65Exceptional
Popularity
Very widely rated
2
Brewerks
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Brewerks produce's high quality beer and is ranked #2 in Alaska. They are most well known for "Wick’d Pissah", which is a New England IPA and "Midnight Mistress", which is an Imperial Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
4.29Great
Popularity
Barely rated
3
Ship Creek Brewing Company
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Ship Creek Brewing Company is a small Anchorage brewery focussed on brewing high quality, drinkable beer with intention. We specialize in crisp, refined Lagers, expressive Hazy IPA's, and vibrant Sour Ales. Whether you're chasing something clean and classic or bold and experimental, we keep the focus on balance, flavor, and consistency. Built for the locals, poured for everyone.
Rating
4.18Great
Popularity
Barely rated
4
Onsite Brewing Company
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
ONSITE BREWING COMPANY, Anchorage AK, is a community-focused, neighborhood nano-brewery. We are one of the smallest breweries in Alaska at a 1bbl brewhouse size, and the first brewery to open in Midtown! We produce small batches of high quality, carefully crafted brews. The Taproom is a friendly, unassuming gathering space, to enjoy a beer while you plan your next adventure or celebrate your latest one. At Onsite we are passionate about the outdoors. Climbing, biking, skiing, new adventures and good beer.
Rating
4.15Great
Popularity
Barely rated
5
Turnagain Brewing
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Turnagain Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #10 in Alaska. They are most well known for "Framb Was", which is a Framboise Lambic and "Atlantic Haze", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and IPAs.
Rating
3.92Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
6
Cynosure Brewing
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
At Cynosure we brew well-balanced, nuanced, and welcoming beers with a focus on Lager and Belgian styles. We strive for drinkability...the quality that makes you eager for the next sip and the next glass. Our comfortable tasting room features the work of Alaskan artists. We usually have ten beers on tap, plus non-alcoholic options. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for our current beer list, food truck schedules, and other news.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
7
Odd Man Rush Brewing
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Odd Man Rush Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #15 in Alaska. They are most well known for "Enforcer IPA", which is an American IPA and "Mile Hi Hefe", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.86Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
8
Magnetic North Brewing Company
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
MNBC is a work in progress; we are waiting for permits and licensing to go through, with the goal of opening before the summer of 2020. MNBC will be opened in the Abbott Loop neighborhood, where we’ll offer brewing classes and limited taproom hours. Follow us on facebook for updates.
Rating
3.86Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
9
King Street Brewing Company
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
King Street Brewing was founded in 2010 and has been bringing fine craft ales and lagers to the Alaska marketplace since August 2011. Six year round offerings (APA, Czech Pilsner, IPA, Blonde Ale, Irish Stout, and Bavarian Hefeweizen) are complimented with multiple seasonal offerings and barrel aged selections. Sample flights, pints and growlers, kegs, cans and bottles to go are available in their new modern tasting room (June 2018). No kitchen, but you’re welcome to order in or bring your own! Their beer can also be found in pubs, restaurants, and specialty liquor stores around Alaska.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
10
Broken Tooth Brewing
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Broken Tooth Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #22 in Alaska. They are most well known for "Fairweather IPA", which is an American IPA and "Wild Country Raspberry Wheat", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.80Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
11
Glacier Brewhouse
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Glacier Brewhouse produce's good quality beer and is ranked #23 in Alaska. They are most well known for "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA and "Raspberry Wheat", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Wheat Beers.
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
12
Ravens Ring Brewing Company
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Ravens Ring Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #41 in Alaska. They are most well known for "Barry's Brown", which is a Brown Ale - American and "Stout At the Devil", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.46Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
13
Humpy’s Brewing Company
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Humpys Brewing Co is in development by Humpys Great Alaskan Alehouse. After 21 years of being Alaska's premier alehouse, we have decided to venture into the world of brewing. As of current, our recipes are collaborated and brewed with our friends at Denali Brewing Company and King Street Brewing. We plan on having a full scale operation in 2016. Cheers to all of our supporters throughout the years, these beers are a tribute to you. Without you, none of this would have been possible. Skol.
Rating
3.40Poor
Popularity
Barely rated