{"id":2190445,"date":"2026-10-11T07:55:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T04:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2190445"},"modified":"2026-10-11T07:55:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T04:55:05","slug":"this-alaska-ski-town-might-just-have-the-best-local-beers-around","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2190445","title":{"rendered":"This Alaska Ski Town Might Just Have The Best Local Beers Around"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_430717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-430717\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-430717 size-full lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAI6AQMAAACNUmtzAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAENJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwKMBtFoAAQcC6gAAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5208-e1791704498670.jpg?resize=640%2C570&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5208-e1791704498670.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5208-e1791704498670.jpg?resize=300%2C267&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5208-e1791704498670.jpg?resize=1200%2C1068&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5208-e1791704498670.jpg?resize=768%2C684&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5208-e1791704498670.jpg?resize=1536%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5208-e1791704498670.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-max-width=\"640\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"570\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-430717 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5208-e1791704498670.jpg?resize=640%2C570&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"570\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-430717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A wide variety of craft beers from Girdwood Brewing Company. | Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/girdwoodbrewing.com\/welcome\/\">Girdwood Brewing Company.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;display: block;clear: both\">\n<!-- GAM 71161633\/SNWBR_snowbrains\/article_hrec_1 --><\/p>\n<div data-fuse=\"article_hrec_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Beer and skiing go together like bacon and eggs; for some reason it\u2019s hard to imagine one without the other.<\/strong> While we encourage enjoyers of the frosty beverage to indulge after their day on the slopes, we are aware that sometimes a cold pint at lunch is just what the body needs to get back out for a few more runs. While most ski areas at this point tend to have a relatively robust craft beer scene nearby, Girdwood, Alaska, and the world-famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alyeskaresort.com\/\">Alyeska Ski Resort<\/a> could make a case for one of the very best.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/top-7-ski-towns-in-north-america-with-the-best-food\/\">Top 7 Ski Towns in North America with the Best Food<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Pacific Northwest has a lot going for it in the way of beer making.<\/strong> Washington, Alaska\u2019s closest U.S. neighbor, produces more hops than the rest of the states combined. Those hops are just a short jump away to Anchorage, the heart of Alaska\u2019s mature and thriving brewing scene. Alaska is home to between 40 and 50 active taprooms, putting it within the top 10 states with the most breweries per capita owing to its small population.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_430959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-430959\" style=\"width: 654px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-430959 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHKAQMAAACpKGj3AAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADpJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPBjkOoAAXoJw+sAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"458\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/images-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C458&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/images-1.jpeg?w=654&amp;ssl=1 654w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/images-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w\" data-max-width=\"640\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"458\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-430959\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/images-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C458&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"458\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-430959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Freshly harvested hops, an essential ingredient in nearly all craft beers. | Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/goto?url=CAESlwEB6zswFXquYSEx73wVhyGq6f95ld0oS5Pe-1S44MzqSwG7zQZkkDOU4_q3RueUtQb0KTsCIxKOgkZgZi-e99FWubI5J2beMCU6R6f1_yaJGEfXm8VwvxO8ektM0lYuGveww6CGwoDyUriCgamnpRGsA-dIO4TLmj2bG8PGBta0NFkjMksCqGwySVGL0KlcgQJ78okDety6\">American Homebrewers Association<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong> Girdwood (where Alyeska Ski Resort is located) is a part of the Anchorage metropolitan area. <\/strong>The town is actually considered a part of Anchorage itself, though it sits about 40 miles from the city center. This unique classification makes it a premier beer destination, as at least 20 of the state\u2019s breweries are located within the Anchorage Municipality limits. In Girdwood, one is guaranteed to be treated to nearly any style of beer from many critically acclaimed local breweries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All breweries are not created equal, however. <\/strong>Some of the massive standouts in the thriving Anchorage brewing scene include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.49thstatebrewing.com\/\">49th State Brewing Company<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glacierbrewhouse.com\/\">Glacier Brewhouse<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/midnightsunbrewing.com\/\">Midnight Sun Brewing<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brokentoothak.com\/\">Broken Tooth Brewing Company<\/a>. 49th is famous for its massive patio where guests are frequently treated to views of Denali, while Glacier Brewhouse and Midnight Sun Brewing have been creating new and interesting beers since before local brewing was cool. 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aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-430960\" style=\"width: 1536px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-430960 size-full lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAMgAQMAAACJaEE6AAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFZJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U1\/hAFUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACvAf0gAAHNCW\/DAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"800\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-asset.webp?resize=640%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-asset.webp?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-asset.webp?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, 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Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moosestoothak.com\/\">Moose\u2019s Tooth<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;display: block;clear: both\">\n<!-- GAM 71161633\/SNWBR_snowbrains\/article_hrec_2 --><\/p>\n<div data-fuse=\"article_hrec_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related:\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/alcohol-at-altitude-does-1-beer-in-the-mountains-equal-3-beers-at-sea-level\/\">Alcohol at Altitude: Does 1 Beer in the Mountains Equal 3 Beers at Sea-Level?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>After a day skiing and riding the slopes of Alyeska, a few stand-out tap handles to keep an eye out for are Glacier Brewhouse\u2019s Raspberry Wheat for an easy drinker, Midnight Suns Panty Peeler Belgian Triple for a beer that packs a punch, or 49th State\u2019s classic West Coast Solstice IPA.<\/strong> Kick back and enjoy one at <a 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If your night takes you back into Anchorage proper, be sure to pop into <a href=\"https:\/\/koots.com\/\">Chilkoot Charlies<\/a>, a mall of themed bars all under one roof.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re craving the taste of Alaska outside of the last frontier, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskanbeer.com\/\">Alaskan Brewing Company\u2019s<\/a> Amber is pretty easy to find at your local liquor store.<\/strong> But for a true Alaskan experience, you will want to experience the flavors and views of one of America\u2019s coolest ski towns, Girdwood.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_430961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-430961\" style=\"width: 678px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-430961 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGrAQMAAABqgLQIAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1tB6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgDIcbAAEnbF1FAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/images-1-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/images-1-1.jpeg?w=678&amp;ssl=1 678w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/images-1-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" data-max-width=\"640\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"427\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-430961\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/images-1-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-430961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Insane views from the top of Alyeska Ski Resort looking down towards the town of Girdwood and the rest of the Anchorage Municipality. | Photo Credit: Alyeska Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A wide variety of craft beers from Girdwood Brewing Company. | Photo Credit: Girdwood Brewing Company. 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