Brewery Profile

49th State Brewing - Anchorage

In downtown Anchorage, this brewpub gives visitors a way to encounter one of Alaska’s more visible brewing names without leaving the city center. 49th State Brewing operates several Alaska locations, including the Anchorage brewpub, a Denali Park location, a presence at Ted Stevens International Airport, and a spot near the Alaska Railroad depot. For someone walking in, the focus is straightforward: house beer alongside a food program that emphasizes Alaska-sourced ingredients. The Anchorage stop fits into a city beer scene shaped by travelers, local regulars, and people using Anchorage as a base before or after trips deeper into the state.

Travelers in Alaska often look for beers that connect in some way to place, whether through ingredients, water, or styles suited to a long meal after a day outside. The brewery’s known lineup includes 8 Star Lager, Solstice IPA, Nitro McCarthy Stout, and 907 Pale Ale. Those names cover familiar ground for many craft beer drinkers: lager, American IPA, dry Irish stout, and pale ale. The 8 Star Lager is noted for using pure glacial water, while the 907 Pale Ale incorporates Alaskan wheat. That makes the brewery a practical stop for visitors who want recognizable styles but also want to see how an Alaska brewery presents them.

For planning purposes, the downtown Anchorage brewpub is the main point of reference for a city visit, while the other locations may suit travelers moving through Denali, the airport, or the Alaska Railroad area. Because tap lists can change and the exact day’s selections are not fixed here, the taproom is the place to confirm current pours, seasonal availability, and which core beers are on. Food is part of the experience, with the brewery emphasizing sustainable Alaska-sourced foods, so it can work as more than a quick tasting stop. Visitors comparing breweries in Anchorage should treat it as a brewpub visit rather than only a bar stop: arrive expecting beer, a meal option, and a broad introduction to the brewery’s Alaska-focused approach.

49th State Brewing operates multiple locations in Alaska, including a brewpub in downtown Anchorage and others at Denali Park, Ted Stevens International Airport, and near the Alaska Railroad depot. The brewery offers a range of beers such as the 8 Star Lager, Solstice IPA, and Nitro McCarthy Stout, highlighting styles like lagers, American IPAs, and dry Irish stouts. Their 8 Star Lager is noted for using pure glacial water, and the 907 Pale Ale incorporates Alaskan wheat. The brewery also emphasizes sustainable Alaska-sourced foods alongside their beer offerings.

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717 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone: (907) 277-7727

Website: http://49thstatebrewing.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM"]