We had 24 hours in town and wanted to check out a few local breweries. There was a decent amount of…read moreparking available, and plenty of street parking to help accommodate any overflow. Unfortunately, they do not offer beer flights, so Colby created his own half-glass sampler, which did the trick. The brewery itself was pretty neat, with large beer barrels incorporated into the décor, including one that guests can actually sit in. Their beer selection was on the smaller side, but we felt the prices were fair. I ordered the Blind Berry Cider, which had a pleasantly tart flavor, though it leaned toward the extra sour side. We thought this spot was great for Instagram photos and a worthwhile stop if you have some extra time while you're in town. Overall, it was okay. I do wish we had known about the outdoor seating options beforehand, as we found the indoor seating area to be somewhat limited. The glassware was pretty cool as well, with several different sizes available. The bathrooms were clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. We would definitely return if we find ourselves back in town again.

It's nice to be able to have a beer while waiting on take out food from Familia!…read more Anchorage Brewing sure isn't making it easy to pick a beer with many good choices. One of the best beers I've had so far is A deal with the devil double oaked! This beer is made to enjoy! On the sweet side with a hint of caramel or toffee. A sample since glass is plenty for me! It's never really busy when I stop by so it's usually pretty quiet which makes for great opportunities to talk to staff members. They all are so patient, which is appreciated! They have a way to always suggest the best beer depending on what you are in the mood for. All in all, this brewery is a great place to meet up with friends or family.

Absolutely love the elk burger and have it every time I come. Get the fry sauce! The service is…read morealways top shelf with Felicia. She remembers you and even your order! The ambience is great here and it's well kept/clean. I do although think that the little Order Here cards are a terrible choice and shouldn't be a part of the experience. It takes away from the interaction and experience with the server and doesn't check to verify your age if you add a beverage. I could see that being an issue. And really it takes up counter space as well. Just get rid of them please! I'd never use it. Also I'd like to add that if you come in, look for a place to sit wherever Felicia is working. She's friendly and goes above and beyond the call of duty!!!

The smoked Salmon was amazing. Great price considering the portion size which was good considering…read morethis was an appetizer.

Cynosure has great seating and lots of beers on tap. On nice days they have some patio seating in…read morethe parking lot. I tried the apricot sour which was amazing! They also have a really yummy lemon lime homemade soda. This place seemed very lowkey, only 2 other groups here on a Saturday. We will definitely keep this place in mind when we go to the breweries in town!

Selection of beer is always great. New release, Pumpkin…read morePorter is well balanced and yummy. Recommend it, as it won't last long.

Do not recommend during tourist season. Felt rushed, and the food was meh for the price.read more

Hey there friends! We had an amazing dinner at the Glacier Brew house. Before I start, I will say…read morethat it didn't start off on the right foot due to some issues with the people at the front reception. Besides this, everything else was great so I did not deduct any stars. Let me explain. We were a party of 4 and just arriving from NY, we were hungry. We walked in at about 4:30-4:45. We asked for a table for 4. We were told the wait will be over an hour. They asked if we would like to sit at the bar area, same food and probably would get service quicker. I said sure. We both want to look for a table and there were none, so I just told the staff that we will go to the bar area and wait while having a drink. We were given a buzzer. We came across a Maria bar table with a nice couple sitting there, and 2 open seats. I asked if we could sit there and they said of course. They then Deb moved over 2 seats arguing gave us 4 seats. I was do thankful for them being so nice that I picked up their bar tab. I noticed that the dining area has at least 5 open tables for 4 and 1 for 6+. I went up to the desk and told them this. I was told they were fit reservations and I couldn't have a table. Long story short, 45 min went guy and there were still open tables, I E's not happy and let them know. By this time though, our waiter Marco cans over to us and said he would take care of us, which he did. I told the front desk to forget our table and have them the buzzer back. ** My review starts*** Marco was a great waiter taking excellent care of us. We had a great time with Marco and our new friends next to us. I ordered the halibut stuffed with crab which was outstanding. My wife ordered the salmon which was delicious as well, I particularly enjoyed the crispy skin of the salmon, yum!!! Our friends ordered the fried calamari which he enjoyed and his wife had the salmon over a Ceaser salad. To finish it off, I had to get the lava cake for dessert.....hey, why not, I'm in vacation lol! Everything was great, the food delicious, Super Marco s the best!!! Great service and a great time. Just a shame it didn't start off on the right foot. Lesson: make a reservation!!!!!

Excellent beer. Friendly and attentive service. Enter downstairs and walk up, or use the outside…read morestairs (Jut wasnt initially clear to us if those were for patrons and everyone we saw leave went down the indoor stairs. Midnight Sun is tucked away and a bit off the beaten path and is literally just among warehouses. I love me a veggie and pesto sandwich, but mine needed balsamic or something to make it taste less dry. I also thing it being "panini style" on focaccia bread is a mistake because the bread was crumbly and I wonder if they have it on focaccia to differentiate it from the other sandwiches *shrug* My wife loved her pork sandwich the "Sweet Cheeks". If we're ever back in alaska, we'll return. How has this place been around 30 years? One of their anniversary brews said that. Craft beer was a thing in Alaska in the 90s?

Alaska breweries are fairly untouched for me but trying out a few goes a long ways as there isn't a…read morelarge amount of them in Alaska. Enough to keep seeking new ones out but even then that wouldn't last too terribly long and especially if I lived there. Midnight Sun Brewing is one of the Alaskan ones I tried a while back and I felt that the beer I had was very solid and enjoyable. In fact Alaska in general thus far I have enjoyed the breweries there considerably. The beer I had from this brewery was the Panty Peeler which is a Belgian Tripel. A good beer for sure and is a good pairing with fish and chips or a burger. Flavor highlights with this beer are sweet, strong and fruity but all in a well balanced way. The beer goes down smooth and is light bodied. A good beer to start for me with this brewery. I'd loved to try more of their beer options. Love the brewery's swag and have a t-shirt or two and would love to score a hoodie that I had my eye on but it was out of stock so I'll try back later.

This brewery blocked me on Instagram…read more Before I headed there last night for a dear friend's birthday and I wanted to check to see if there would be a foodtruck. They kept not coming up in the IG search results...weird. I initially was worried they went out of business because it said their IG page was down. I warned the birthday girl that maybe that had suddenly closed and joked "unless I'm blocked, lol" to which she replied "they blocked you!" So weird and so sad. Never in my 267 brewery reviews on Yelp has a brewery blocked me from their IG. (that I know of, lol) My only interactions with them on IG are to re-share their reels so my friends know what beers they have on tap or what food truck is out front. I guess if I had to guess it would be that my 3-star review about their being the only brewery in Anchorage that doesn't allow you to taste their beer first must've struck such a nerve that they researched to find what IG account is connected to my Yelp account, and then blocked me. Really disappointing, I always thought the owner/brewer seemed cool but I guess he has thin skin. Their Anchorage-style Pilsner is still one of the best beers in town, hopefully I'll get a pint tonight. Last night I had a west coast IPA and a Cold IPA. Both were good. The fact that you have 3 different IPAs on tap combined with a 3 drink limit by the state of Alaska...really speaks to why tastes are helpful. Still the worst name of any brewery. It sounds like a Temu beer kit that makes murky booze your friends pretend to like.

Staff Friendly. Beer is good…read more Place is well set up and feels like a brewery. Name made by AI? I would like the name more if you actualy had brew classes or offered me the ability to do some of the werks.

We decided to stop here on a whim for dinner. We tried their Belgian beer and Hef. Ordered two…read morepizzas and noticed there was live music. Plenty of seating in front and back. The hot honey pep was very good and I'll be going back for that. I liked the marinara as it wasn't thick and robust and was just enough. I'm not a fan of a lot of marinara ;) A bit of a wait for the pizza, but it was a busy Friday night so I didn't mind! Staff was very friendly. We stayed for the live music and enjoyed the old country songs and a mix of new and originals. He was interactive with the crowd and took requests. I also like that they're not downtown! Places being downtown definitely deter me lol

So we walk into Ship Creek on a Sunday afternoon. The layout is open, but all the tables are very…read morecramped together on the side. I see the Owner having a beer near the front. I was surprised when he didn't say hi or welcome us in. There was only one customer there besides us! They only had a few beers on tap but it was one that I liked! The beer was very tasty but pricy for what you get. We really came here to try the pizza because the owner of tent city taphouse told us about it. But of course, there was no pizza cook so there was no pizza. It was really a bummer... I was surprised for how slow it was and the owner being there that no one could whip up a pizza and pop it in the oven... This brewery didn't give me a warm welcome, no pizza, and the seating area is not ideal for multiple parties or very comfortable/private seating. It's doubtful I'll be back anytime soon. Good luck to you Ship Creek.

I can't say enough good things about the brewery…read more I absolutely love their beers. The owner does a really good job creating local ingredients. And working with the community. I have absolutely enjoyed every time. I have come in and love getting their sour starter pack of bottles. It's a great variety of what they have to offer with some of their greats! The high bush cranberry that they have currently is just fantastic. I know that they just came out with a white stout which they do every year and it's delicious. I haven't had this year but I can tell you from years previously it's one of the best beers of the winter. The place is clean and well kept with a beautiful sitting area upstairs and some fantastic chairs downstairs great place to come sit hang out and enjoy yourself. Did you get food trucks from time to time. Honestly, just talking with the owner makes me so happy and going to any of the events that they have to offer is such a learning experience. If you want to learn about beer, this is definitely a place to come hang out.

This is a great stop after fishing at taku lake nearby. They have great outdoor & indoor seating…read more My husband and I got the flight and was not disappointed! They had a great selection of sours on tap. They let you pick up to 6 samples! Sometimes they have a food truck here too! We were very pleased with the overall visit and will be back soon!

Loved the interior seating very comfortable seats to sit and enjoy your beverage of choice. Service…read morewas awesome the ladies at the counter were very friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend stopping here to grab a beverage and also take home a pack or two which are great gift ideas or maybe a gift for yourself :)

Update: I believe in second chances and things have improved since my last visit!…read more I had an Italian Pilsner here and, this time, it was not at all phenolic or Belgiany! I had a hazy IPA brewed with Sabro...which is my favorite hop...and one that barely anyone in Anchorage seems to want to use. It was tropical, creamy, and delicious! The Kolsch was a little buttery though, might need some more time in the oven. The crowd and the vibe here were rowdy and fun.

OMG. The bratwurst! What was I even doing before? This is the item to get. Char grilled brat (the…read morejuicy white kind, not the gristle-y pink kind) on grilled bun. I recommend going big and adding all the things: onions, peppers, jalapeños, mustard and the best thing is the beer cheese. Comes with a bag of chips. Ate this for lunch twice just this week. Can't beat the beers here, APA is our fav but their new draft "Cold Snap" is kind of a surprise... amazing & STRONG. Try it out :-)

Super friendly family oriented for people around us to bring their kiddos!…read more Great service