Drinking beer:
A proud Alaskan tradition
Imagine a world where you’re required to drink beer every day to ensure good health. Sounds like paradise, doesn’t it? It wasn’t so long ago that a certain beer made from spruce needles became synonymous with the north. The history of spruce tip ale is rich and diverse but nowhere is it more renowned than in the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Spruce beer is a well known part of Alaska’s maritime history. When Captain James Cook made his first voyage into the Pacific during 1784, two sailors were employed as full-time spruce beer brewers. Cook and his men drank the beer to prevent scurvy, which is a disease caused by Vitamin C deficiency. You see, spruce needles are capable of producing a tea with 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams.
At some point, someone must have asked, “If we can brew spruce tea, why not brew spruce beer?”That person is a hero.
Accolades for our signature brew
Featured in two separate Draft Magazine articles: “50 Beers, 50 States”
January 2010 and “Pubs we love: Cold weather brewpubs” – February 2011)
Highlighted in Ben McFarland’s World’s Best Beers: 1000 Unmissable Brews from Portland to Prague
Spruce Tip Blonde Ale:
Our Local Tradition
Enjoy a fresh glass of our signature brew, Skagway Brewing Company’s Spruce Tip Blonde Ale. The sweet citrus flavor and smooth finish are created using hydroelectric power to combine the flavors of Skagway’s crystal-clear untreated water with hand-picked locally sourced spruce tips.
Of the 35 species of spruce around the world, the Sitka spruce is considered the tastiest. It's Alaska's most common spruce variety, and the one we use to brew our Blonde Ale. Young spruce tips, hand-picked in the spring, give our ale a citrus flavor.
No two spruce beers taste the same, and no brewer is eager to give away their secrets. Many spruce tip ales have a more “piney” flavor, and some have a near-analgesic taste, but ours picks up on the sweeter notes. You can enjoy our Spruce Tip Blonde Ale throughout the year because we vacuum-seal and flash-freeze a large batch of springtime spruce tips.
Skagway is also known for its incredibly fresh, untreated water. Be sure to drink a glass right out of the tap while you’re in town and you will quickly understand why it’s perfect for creating incredible beer.
We could talk about beer for hours, but the bar just opened for business. See you there.
Cheers!
FAQs
Robert J. O'Neill is on the Armed Forces Brewing Company's Board of Directors. He is one of the most highly-decorated combat Veterans of our time, a former U.S. Navy SEAL and was a Combat Leader for the infamous SEAL Team 6.
Who owns more brewing company? ›
Brothers Sunny and Perry Patel had experience running a well-liked and well-run beer store in the Chicago suburbs, but when they decided to open their own brewery, they sought out an experienced brewer with roots in the area who not only could make classic recipes, but also had a passion for experimentation.
Who owns local brewing company? ›
Regan Long, owner of Local Brewing Co.
What is the history of Skagway Brewing Company? ›
Skagway Brewing Company opened its doors to thirsty Stampeders in 1897 and the rest is history. Today, we carry on the proud tradition of serving hand-crafted beer to weary travelers and hard-working locals. However, there are a few key differences. Our brewery was built on a foundation of sustainability.
What brewery owns Budweiser? ›
Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC is one of the largest brewers in the world, producing beer under the Budweiser, Bud Light, Busch, Michelob, and Stella Artois labels, as well as several craft beer brands. In 2008, it became a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev.
What is the oldest privately owned brewery in the United States? ›
D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. is a family owned and operated brewery located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1829, the brewery is currently operated by the 5th generation of the Yuengling family. Yuengling is officially recognized as America's Oldest Brewery.
Who is the richest brewery? ›
Does Anheuser-Busch own Miller Brewing Company? ›
On October 11, 2016, SABMiller sold its stake in MillerCoors for around US $12 billion after the company was acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev, making Molson Coors the 100 percent owner of MillerCoors.
What is the largest brewing company in the US? ›
Largest Beer Producer by Volume:
Anheuser-Busch InBev Sa/NV (NYSE:BUD) is the largest beer producer by volume in the world.
Who owns the biggest brewery? ›
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, commonly known as AB InBev, is a Belgian multinational drink and brewing company based in Leuven, Belgium and is the largest brewer in the world. In 2023, the company was ranked 72nd in the Forbes Global 2000.
Nashville Brewing Company owner, Scott Mertie, will lead you through the history of Nashville Breweries from the early 1800's through the 1950's.
Who owns Buffalo brewing? ›
John Domres, the owner of Buffalo Brewing, needed funding to establish a canning line as part of a shift from offering only draft beer to selling packaged beer. Domres had determined that operating his own canning line would be far more cost-effective than using a mobile canning service for a brewery his size.
What is the brewing capital of the world? ›
Only one city can claim to be "The Beer Capital of the World” and that city is Milwaukee.
Who owns Skagway Alaska? ›
The Port of Skagway is owned and managed by two entities. The Municipality of Skagway Owns and Operates the Port of Skagway Terminal Facilities. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad own and operate the Railroad Dock.
Who owns Alaska brewery? ›
Marcy and Geoff Larson, the married co-founders of Alaskan Brewing Company, have built an impressive collection of beer that reflects the exciting and rugged character of the Last Frontier. They came to Juneau, Alaska, in 1986 with limited brewing and business experience.
