Brewery Profile

49th State Brewing - Ted Stevens

For many visitors, the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport brewpub is the first or last point of contact with Alaska’s beer scene. It is part of 49th State Brewing, which operates multiple locations in Alaska, including sites associated with Anchorage and Denali Park. In the airport setting, the experience is shaped by travel schedules rather than a neighborhood taproom rhythm: people may be arriving from long flights, leaving the state, or waiting between connections. What they find is an airport-based version of a larger Alaskan brewpub brand, with beers that use local references and regional themes in their names and recipes. The location gives travelers a way to try Anchorage-brewed or Alaska-oriented beer without leaving the terminal environment.

Travelers in Alaska often look for beers that connect to the place they are visiting, whether through ingredients, names, or styles suited to a long meal before or after outdoor travel. 49th State’s lineup includes several beers with clear Alaska ties. 8 Star Lager is described as being brewed with glacial water, while 907 Pale Ale refers to Alaska’s area code. Solstice IPA features Citra hops, offering a hop-forward option, and Blonde Eagle American Blonde Ale fills a lighter ale role. Nitro McCarthy Stout, a nitro-infused Dry Irish Stout, emphasizes roasted malt flavors. Together, these examples cover familiar categories such as lager, pale ale, IPA, blonde ale, and stout, which makes the stop approachable for visitors who want recognizable styles with local framing.

Because this is an airport brewpub, practical details matter. Travelers should allow enough time for ordering, eating if they choose to dine, and getting to a gate or baggage area as needed. Exact hours, access, and location within Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport should be checked through the airport’s current directory or the brewery’s own updates, since airport operations can change. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, as draft availability may differ from the broader published lineup. For visitors who will not have time to explore Anchorage’s other beer options, this location can serve as a concise introduction to 49th State Brewing before departure or soon after arrival.

49th State Brewing operates multiple locations throughout Alaska, including a brewpub at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The brewery produces a range of beers inspired by Alaskan themes and ingredients, such as the 8 Star Lager brewed with glacial water, Solstice IPA featuring Citra hops, and the 907 Pale Ale named after the local area code. Their lineup also includes a Blonde Eagle American Blonde Ale and Nitro McCarthy Stout, a nitro-infused Dry Irish Stout emphasizing roasted malt flavors. The brewery combines traditional brewing methods with Alaskan influences in its product offerings and maintains a presence in several key points across Anchorage and Denali Park.

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5000 W International Airport Rd Concourse C, Anchorage, AK 99502, USA, Anchorage, Alaska, 99502

Phone: (907) 743-2504

Website: https://www.49thstatebrewing.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM","Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM","Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM","Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM","Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM","Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM","Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM"]