Alaska’s fermented legacy retains the fiercely independent spirit that propelled the state’s beer drinkers through the gold rush and sustained them through Prohibition. Today, craft brewers produce outstanding suds in some of the harshest and most remote locations on the planet. And while the beer scene in Alaska has roots that trace back to days when spirits had to have “medicinal, mechanical, and scientific purposes,” the contemporary crop of breweries can thank industry pioneers like the Alaskan Brewing Company for staying on the cutting edge of beer-making technology. Join beer columnist and historian Bill Howell on an exploration through this hop-filled history of the Last Frontier.
“This book highlights not only the rich history of beer up here, but also the cultural significance and impact the industry has in our far north region.” – Jim “Dr. Fermento” Roberts, The Anchorage Press
“The author has done his research, and he writes exceptionally well. This is especially impressive considering that writing is his second career (he’s retired from the Navy). His enthusiasm for his topic is summed up early on: “The bottom line is that the craft beers of Alaska are some of the best brews that almost no one gets to taste who doesn’t live here.”” – David A James, Alaska Dispatch News
Awarded 1st Place in the Best Beer Writing, Local/ Regional Category at the 2015 North American Guild of Beer Writers Awards (nagbw.org).
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