Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival

02/09/2026

Cheers to the 2026 winners! 🍻🏆

The results are in from the Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival, and the talent this year was off the charts. Huge congratulations to all the brewers who took home some hardware!

Check out the top honors for this year’s heavy hitters:

Winter Warmer:
1st Place: Devil's Club Brewing Company – Down Rigger
2nd Place: Icicle Brewing Company – Darker Persuasion Carmel Macchiato
3rd Place: 49th State Brewing - Anchorage – Coconut Run BA Seward's Folly

Barley Wine:
1st Place: Glacier BrewHouse – 2024 Beam Big Woody
2nd Place: Midnight Sun Brewing Company – Arctic Devil
3rd Place: Girdwood Brewing Company – Nectar of the Wood - Bourbon Barrel
Honorable Mention: Reuben's Brews – Three Ryes Men BA Barleywine

Which one of these are you wanting to try? Let us know in the comments! 👇

02/05/2026

Get your 2026 Craft Brew Hoodie!

If you missed your chance to grab the official 2026 Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival hoodie at the event, we have some great news!

These hoodies flew off the shelves faster than a fresh keg of IPA, but we’ve made a limited number available for purchase online. If you weren't able to snag one in person, now is your official "last chance" to own this year’s gear featuring the iconic orange octopus design.

Get yours here before they’re gone for good!

👉🏼www.adnstore.com/collections/beer-season/products/2026-craft-brew-hoodie

01/28/2026

Paulaner brings the true taste of Munich to the U.S., brewed in Germany with nearly 400 years of Bavarian tradition behind every pour. As one of only six breweries allowed to serve beer at Munich’s Oktoberfest, Paulaner is made for celebration. Deeply rooted in heritage, full of flavor, and undeniably authentic.

Visit their booth this weekend at the Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival. Grab your tickets before it is sold out!
https://myalaskatix.com/events/2026-alaska-craft-brew-barley-wine-festival

01/26/2026

King Street Brewing Company imports the finest European ingredients to make their classic ales and lagers. Their dedication to authenticity doesn't stop at their beers though. This year swing by to try their ciders and NA offerings. All of their products are made without artificial flavors or colours. It may cost a little more but they believe real things really do taste better.

TICKETS to Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival: myalaskatix.com/events/2026-alaska-craft-brew-barley-wine-festival

Join us for the 2026 Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival! Held on January 30 - January 31 at the Dena'ina Center in downtown Anchorage, this festival features an expanded lineup including beer, cider, seltzer, mead, and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. Sample over 250 of the region's best loc...

01/23/2026

The Founders Story Begins with a Dream……

For well over 25 Years, Founders Brewing Co. has been producing high quality, highly rated craft beers. They have been lucky to evolve into one of the highest-recognized breweries in the United States. They have been ranked among the top breweries in the world by Ratebeer since 2006, and they have several beers listed in the top 100 beers of the world on Beeradvocate. They are now among the top ten largest craft breweries in the country. They have tried to push the envelope on both innovation and creativity with their releases over the years. They have produced signature beers like Dirty Bastard, All Day IPA Mosaic Promise. Founders have also been one of the leading pioneers in the bourbon barrel-aging movement with brands like KBS, CBS, Backwoods Bastard and KBS Iced Latte (to name a few). They continue to invest in their brewery and brand development to help deliver award winning craft brands to their consumers!

They give credit to their staff for continuously working to reinvent what beer can be and thanks to their many customers for whom they work to provide world-class beers.

TICKETS: https://myalaskatix.com/events/2026-alaska-craft-brew-barley-wine-festival

01/14/2026

Black Spruce Brewing Company produces the dankest beer this side of the Alaska Range. Stop by to enjoy their delectable ales, lagers and ciders. IPAs, stouts, sours, ambers. You name it, they got it. Nom nom.

Sample some of their beers at the Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival happening January 30-31! www.alaskacraftbrewandbarleywine.com

Join us for the 2026 Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival! Held on January 30 - January 31 at the Dena'ina Center in downtown Anchorage, this festival features an expanded lineup including beer, cider, seltzer, mead, and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. Sample over 250 of the region's best loc...

01/09/2026

Since opening in 2012, HooDoo Brewing Company has been focused on classic beer styles, supporting local and keeping the golden heart spirit alive. From Fairbanks' best food trucks to local collabs for their weekly Cask Saturdays, they will be heading down from the interior with a special Winter Warmer Cask: Garlic Oatmeal Stout. Enjoy!

Join us for the 2026 Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival! Held on January 30 - January 31 at the Dena'ina Center in downtown Anchorage, this festival features an expanded lineup including beer, cider, seltzer, mead, and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. Sample over 250 of the region's best loc...

01/07/2026

As Alaska’s first micro-cidery, Double Shovel Cider Company use the perfect selection of apples from Alaska & the Pacific Northwest to handcraft refreshing ciders as prized as the double shovel caribou. They specialize in crafting delicious, dry, naturally gluten-free hard ciders right here in Anchorage by combining the apples with different berries and fruits.

Come and sample some of their delicious cider at the Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival. Make sure to get your tickets before they sell out! myalaskatix.com/events/2026-alaska-craft-brew-barley-wine-festival

Join us for the 2026 Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival! Held on January 30 - January 31 at the Dena'ina Center in downtown Anchorage, this festival features an expanded lineup including beer, cider, seltzer, mead, and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. Sample over 250 of the region's best loc...

01/05/2026

Cheers to the biggest brew bash of the year! 🍻✨

The 2026 Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival is heading to the Dena'ina Center on January 30 & 31, and you won't want to miss it. Whether you're a barley wine aficionado or a fan of crisp local lagers, we’ve got something for everyone.

What’s on Tap:
-250+ Samples: A massive selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
-60+ Vendors: Meet the faces behind your favorite local brews.
-Live Music: Dance while you drink with local bands on stage.
-Local Food: Delicious eats to pair with your pours.
-Entertainment: Face painting, petting zoo, and games.

Grab your crew and get your tickets now!

01/02/2026

Enter to win two tickets to the 2026 Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival! 🍺 We’re also including a $50 gift card to the ADN Store Beer Season collection.

Enter here for free tickets!