Brewery Profile

Black Spruce Brewing Company

In Fairbanks’s craft beer scene, this is a taproom-focused stop where the current draft list matters more than a fixed menu. Visitors walking in should expect a changing selection rather than a single narrow specialty, with beer joined by ciders and occasional meads. The brewery’s range includes award-recognized releases as well as seasonal and small-batch experiments, so the taproom functions as the best place to see what is actually pouring that day. Food is handled flexibly: Black Spruce features a rotating lineup of local food trucks, and patrons are also allowed to bring their own food.

For travelers in interior Alaska, a brewery visit often fits between outdoor plans, road time, and evenings spent looking for a local place that is casual but still specific to the city. Black Spruce’s lineup suits that kind of stop because it covers a broad span, from lighter pilsners to stronger barrel-aged stouts. Visitors interested in hops may recognize Aroma Dome IPA, which was named among Craft Beer and Brewing’s Top 20 Beers of 2022. Those looking for fruit-forward or tart options may find the WOW! Real Fruit Smoothie-Style Sour notable; it received gold medals at the Alaska Beer Awards in 2021 and 2023. Availability can change, so these are best treated as examples of the brewery’s range rather than guaranteed taps.

Practical planning is straightforward but worth checking close to your visit. Since food trucks rotate, the day’s food option may not be the same from one visit to the next, and bringing your own meal is allowed if that better fits your plans. The taproom is also the place to confirm the day’s pours, including any cider, mead, seasonal beer, or small-batch release. Black Spruce supports online merchandise sales nationwide, and public information has noted plans to ship beer starting in 2024; confirm current shipping options directly with the brewery before relying on that service.

Black Spruce Brewing Company operates a taproom in Fairbanks, Alaska, featuring a rotating lineup of local food trucks and a policy that allows patrons to bring their own food. The brewery offers a variety of beverages including award-winning beers, ciders, and occasional meads. Notable releases include the Aroma Dome IPA, recognized among the Top 20 Beers of 2022 by Craft Beer and Brewing, and the WOW! Real Fruit Smoothie-Style Sour, which has received gold medals at the Alaska Beer Awards in 2021 and 2023. Seasonal and small-batch experimental brews complement their main offerings, which span from light pilsners to strong barrel-aged stouts. Black Spruce also supports online sales of merchandise nationwide, with plans to ship beer starting in 2024.

Website available

3290 Peger Rd STE B, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99709

Phone: (907) 328-0448

Website: http://www.blacksprucebeer.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM","Tuesday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM","Wednesday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM","Thursday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM","Friday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM","Sunday: Closed"]

Awards

Published competition medals on file for Black Spruce Brewing Company.

  • Silver — 2025 — Barrel-Aged Beer
  • Gold — 2025 — Flavored Cider
  • Bronze — 2025 — Flavored Cider
  • Bronze — 2025 — Imperial IPA
  • Bronze — 2025 — Hoppy Session Beer
  • Gold — 2025 — Pale Lager

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Food Truck: Meg's Eats & Treats

    Jun 24, 2026

    Meg crafts made-to-order gyros, dips, salads and all manner of delicious Mediterranean bites at Black Spruce Brewing Company taproom.

  • Food Truck: BYO (Bring Your Own Food)

    Jun 24, 2026

    Bring your own eats to our taproom if you like!

  • Meg's Eats & Treats Food Truck

    Jun 25, 2026

    Meg crafts made-to-order gyros, dips, salads, and all manner of delicious Mediterranean bites at the Black Spruce taproom.

  • Food Truck: Spice It Up

    Jun 26, 2026

    Spice It Up brings authentic Middle Eastern and Indian street food to the people of Fairbanks at the taproom.

  • Fairbanks TRAD Irish Sessions

    Jun 28, 2026

    Play an instrument? Come on down to the local music group specializing in Irish tunes. Open to all musicians to play along or just enjoy the acoustic set.

  • BYO Food at Taproom

    Jun 29, 2026

    Bring your own eats to the taproom on Mondays and Tuesdays if you like!

  • Trivia Night at Black Spruce!

    Jul 1, 2026

    Jack and Donald host trivia night testing your knowledge. Stay tuned for categories. Meg's Eats & Treats food truck available.

  • Bob Ross Paint Night: Majestic Mountains

    Jul 8, 2026

    Relax with instruction from Bob Ross's 'The Joy of Painting'. $5 for watercolor set and paper. Episode 'Majestic Mountains (S4E3)' shown twice. Painters vote for favorite painting…

  • Bob Ross Paint Night: Western Expanse

    Jul 8, 2026

    Enjoy Bob Ross's 'The Joy of Painting' with a $5 watercolor set. Episode 'Western Expanse (S6E11)' will be shown twice. Painters vote for favorite interpretation with a prize.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Black Spruce Brewing Company located?
Black Spruce Brewing Company is located at 3290 Peger Rd STE B, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99709. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Black Spruce Brewing Company's hours?
Current hours are: ["Monday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM","Tuesday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM","Wednesday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM","Thursday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM","Friday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM","Sunday: Closed"]. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Black Spruce Brewing Company?
Visit http://www.blacksprucebeer.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.