Established in 1986 (ancient history in craft-brewing years), Alaska's largest brewery has always been a pioneer. Its amber ale (along with many other concoctions) is ubiquitous across the state and rightly so. Note: this is not a brewpub but a tasting room with tours. It isn't located downtown either, but 5 miles to the northwest in Lemon Creek.
The brewery runs hourly guided tasting tours ($20) around its small facility, which include samples of up to six lagers and ales. You can arrive by public bus or taxi, but the best way to get here is on a special shuttle (free if you take the tour) that runs from its downtown retail store, Alaskan Brewing Co Depot.
