The Story Behind This Small Alaskan Brewery Is Truly Remarkable
By Courtney|Published January 05, 2017
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Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.
2016 was a monumental year for the Alaskan Brewing Co., located in Alaska’s picturesque capital city of Juneau. On September 1st, 2016, the fun and hardworking team at Alaskan Brewing Co. celebrated 30 years in business. But what we find most admirable is the story behind this company that started with just two people and grew to be a nationwide industry leader. Every occasion in life calls for a delicious refreshment, and Alaskan Brewing Co. always offers the perfect way to quench your thirst. Alaskans are proud of our award-winning local business!
They include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Ohio.
Still doing business in the same building where they began operations in 1986 with just 2,000 square feet of space, today they have expanded to 47,000 square feet of space where they conduct all of their brewing, bottling and business operations.
The next time you're in Juneau, be sure to look into Alaskan Brewing Co.'s next tasting event so you can sample all the goods and take a tour of the incredible facility.
The gigantic fermenters are a very cool part of the tour. It really puts into perspective the mass amounts of beer that they are brewing and shipping all over the country.
It's impossible to miss the rows upon rows of half-gallon beer kegs. With roughly 60,000 kegs worth around $125 each, the brewery's investment in kegs is one of its largest capital costs. What's even cooler is that they're made out of stainless steel and not aluminum.
What a monumental company Alaskan Brewing Co. is indeed! We are thankful to be able to enjoy their superior craft and we join the world in celebrating their 30th successful year in business. You make Alaska proud!
For a closer look into this amazing local business, check out the great YouTube video below celebrating their 30th anniversary.
This great YouTube video from the Brewers Association shows another awesome side to this incredible Alaskan company.
