Breweries with the most highly ranked beers in Alaska
In a world where just a small number of massive companies dominate the beer market, sipping on a brew created close to home can be all the more satisfying.
The last decade has seen an explosion of breweries that operate on a smaller scale and offer a wider, and sometimes more experimental, selection of beer. While craft beer often has a higher price tag than your average domestic beer, consumers are clearly willing to pay more: In 2020, craft beer accounted for almost a quarter of the U.S. retail beer market.
Stacker compiled a list of the breweries with the most beers ranked in the top 100 in Alaska using data from BeerAdvocate. Any ties were broken by the highest-ranking beer. Continue reading to find out which Alaska breweries have the tastiest offerings.
#12. HooDoo Brewing
- Highest ranked beers in Alaska:
--- #99. German Kölsch (Kölsch)
#11. Girdwood Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Alaska:
--- #98. IP - AK (American IPA)
#10. Denali Brewpub
- Highest ranked beers in Alaska:
--- #96. Twister Creek IPA (American IPA)
#9. Bearpaw River Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Alaska:
--- #79. Frontiersman IPA (American IPA)
#8. Skagway Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Alaska:
--- #59. Spruce Tip Ale (Fruit and Field Beer)
#7. Kassik's Kenai Brew Stop
- Highest ranked beers in Alaska:
--- #45. Smoked Russian Imperial Stout (American Imperial Stout)
#6. Glacier Brewhouse
- Highest ranked beers in Alaska:
--- #19. Big Woody Barley Wine (English Barleywine)
#5. 49th State Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Alaska:
--- #73. Smoked Märzen (Smoked Beer)
--- #91. Golden Dall (Tripel)
#4. King Street Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Alaska:
--- #83. IPA (American IPA)
--- #86. Hefeweizen (Hefeweizen)
--- #95. Pilsner (Bohemian / Czech Pilsner)
#3. Alaskan Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in Alaska:
--- #34. Smoked Porter (Smoked Porter)
--- #37. Baltic Porter (Baltic Porter)
--- #82. Imperial Oatmeal Stout (Pilot Series) (Oatmeal Stout)
#2. Midnight Sun Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in Alaska:
--- #4. Arctic Devil Barley Wine (English Barleywine)
--- #6. Berserker Imperial Stout (American Imperial Stout)
--- #12. Sloth - Belgian-Style Imperial Stout (Russian Imperial Stout)
#1. Anchorage Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Alaska:
--- #1. Blessed (American Imperial Stout)
--- #2. A Deal With The Devil - Triple Oak-Aged (American Barleywine)
--- #3. A Deal With The Devil - Double Oak-Aged (American Barleywine)