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    Cynosure Brewing

    4.8 (49 reviews)
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    Hazy IPA and lemon shrub--both delicious!!!!
    Tara E.

    First time visiting--nice little brewery and they were hosting a Yelp event. The Hazy IPA was a hit! Not super hoppy, nice citrus notes. Great non-alcoholic options, too!

    Clay W.

    About a year ago a guy at work was drinking out of a tall boy... which begged the question of what was he drinking at work out of a brewery's can? It was kombucha from Cynosure and I added a mental note that was lost in the shuffle, so what a hit of deja vu when I walked in and saw the cans and the kombucha on tap and it clicked! We got a 32oz of the lemon lime shrub they had on tap and were not disappointed, reminded me of a lime rickey(a Baltimore staple, so some nostalgia there) and they can the growler right in front of you! Super cool detail, and I believe at the cost of 6 bucks not too shabby at all. They are so nice and friendly at Cynosure! We're definitely returning to get our hands on some of that kombucha, trying their ginger beer, and seeing what brews they have on tap.

    Beer flight pre covid
    Daniella A.

    YIKES just realized I never reviewed this brewery! Complete oversight on my part. I first visited Cynosure in the spring of 2018 when I had just moved up here before I ever had the honor of Yelp eliteness, and was hellbent on making sure I visited as many breweries as possible. Coming from working at a craft beer bar in the suburbs of Chicago I was so excited for everything that the Anchorage beer scene has to offer, and I'm still to this day always insanely impressed with the Alaska craft beer community. I instantly was excited about Cynosure's menu as they had many of my favorite Beer styles (tripel, saison, quads, dunkel). I sampled a flight, and really liked their tripel. I remember thinking the beer was really delicious, and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I have only visited twice since then, and I must say shame on me. After finishing my crowler of triple this Friday I was reminded that I really like Cynosure's product like it's in my type 5 Anchorage breweries. The brewery is admittedly in a part of town I'm normally not anywhere near, but I definitely need to make it a point to at least stop by for some crowler once in a while! Cynosure is not an Anchorage brewery to miss visiting. They brew a quality product, and have tons of styles to select from. Extra bonus points for a friendly staff who is always excited to talk about all things beer!

    beautiful people
    Andrew H.

    Just wanted to shout-out this brewery again, for hanging in there and adapting post-COVID. We went on a Friday night to check out the "Melt' foodtruck. (they were sold out, oh well) The brewery is still run by the same two kind-hearted, friendly, helpful individuals. The beer is starting to get a little more diverse. While Cynosure used to focus almost exclusively on lagers and belgian ales, they have now joined the "haze craze" and offer a hazy IPA called "IPA #005". It uses Simcoe, Citra, and Idaho 7 hops and it is incredible! I'm glad they decided to branch out a bit. The process: go inside with you mask, order your beer, take it outside and drink it. It's got a wonderful vibe. It feels like you're drinking with your neighbors...the good kid of neighbors, not the whiner busy-bodies on Nextdoor. Give 'em a shot!

    Brandee L.

    Stopped in for a Yelp event..first time at Cynosure Brewing! Exciting! I wasn't quite sure what to expect but let's just say..glad I stopped in. The location caught me by surprise, no worries..I love surprises (sometimes)..this was a good one. The parking lot up front was full so I parked around the side of the building because I am guessing that the snow covered all the wonderful lines we take advantage of, that guides us in the correct spot. I was on the go, so I knew I would be quick in and out. As soon as I walked in..the place is so cozy,warm, and fuzzy; all that good stuff that makes lovely thoughts appear in your head..that stuff!! The layout is nice, very open with seats meant for drinking and gathering..I thought the layout was very clever. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. I thoroughly enjoy beer knowledge, it makes the drink taste better..it's taste appreciation at best, basically. This place, staff and beer has my appreciation for sure. The beer that I had the opportunity to indulge in was the Saison..it was hoppy for sure. I really liked it. Next time I am in Anchorage with time to spare, I will stop in and try the flight. This is an amazing place and experience, worth trying!

    Tara R.

    My husband and I made this our first stop when we arrived in Anchorage. The bartender was super friendly and welcoming and provided excellent service. I had the Aye Yai Yai IPA which I really enjoyed. My husband had the pale ale and the black lager. He liked both. The brewery itself is super cool and has various seating options including some comfy chairs and couches. The brew tanks are out and visible for you to check out. Would have loved to stay longer but we have lots to explore in a short time!

    Black lager and anniversary brew!
    Ai L.

    Not gonns lie, i didnt know this place existed before. Came due to a yelp promotion. I was surprised to find this joint in a small quiet neighborhood. Super friendly staff who answered all my random questions. Easy ordering to go. Or you can stand outside accompanied by heat lamps. Black lager was nice and smooth and creamy. I would definitely go back again to try a different one too, or just the same.

    Jasmine I.

    Visited this brewery for the first time during a Yelp Elite Event. It is located on E. Potter Rd next to Alaska Chip Company, almost directly across the condos my spouse and I lived in, as newlyweds. It's a cozy space, with beautiful live plants. When I visited they had a full house. The employees were kind and efficient. I was geeked to see children and glad to know it's okay to bring mine. Belgian/wheat ales, as well as Hefe's are our favorites. The 9% Tripel is elite here. I had one glass and was toasty. I ended up purchasing a growler to-go. I can't wait to return. Thank you Cynosure Brewing.

    Steve V.

    I met up with a friend at Cynosure - great experience. Very accessible and a great selection of beers. I went with the darkest on tap (a lager) which was great. They also have their 5 anniversary brew out (Vijf) as well. The ambience is great. Off to the right, there are the vats of beer-making goodness and picnic-style tablets where you can sit and feel like you are in the middle of the brew-making experience. Staff are very friendly and will guide you with your beer choice. Easy parking.

    Sharon D.

    Cynosure is one of my favorite breweries and they are doing a wonderful job with takeout !

    Crowling it up at Cynosure!
    Eammon B.

    Congratulations to Cynosure for celebrating 5 years! They've done nothing but get better and better each year. It's so nice to be able to pick up bottles and crowlers to go along with the growler options. This is one of my favorite places in Anchorage!

    The tasting room.
    George C.

    We're back in town and looking to try out some of the newer microbreweries in Anchorage. Cynosure was recommended by a friend and we slipped away from some family gatherings to see what Cynosure had to offer. Right away we liked how open, airy, and comfortable the taproom looked. The staff were welcoming and super nice. No problems with getting samples of their product. Turns out they make some very tasty ales and Belgian style beers and Cynosure is now on our favorite Alaska Breweries.

    Cara H.

    This was my first time to come to Cynosure. Business has been running since September of 2016 operated and managed by a husband-wife team Clarke Pelz and Cindy Drinkwater. We came for beer tasting starting off with their Pilsner. The Pilsner is an award winning bear in 2018 with ABV of 5%. It is a lager that reminded me so much of Red Horse-a Philippine beer. We were also served Noe, a Belgian dark strong with ABV the of 8%. I enjoyed it better than the Pilsner or the Grissette which was a little bit too bitter for my taste. They will have sour apricot wit in about 1 to two weeks so look out for that. This event was very educational. Really enjoyed my time here. This is a must go for beer lovers.

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    So far every brew I've tried has been great! Counter staff are friendly and helpful.

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    Every time I come to Anchorage I try the brewery scene and Cynosure, by far has the best beer. Great counter staff.

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    Absolutely fabulous beer, clean taste and unique brews! Atmosphere is warm and inviting. Always festive. A delightful experience.

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    Cynosure has become my favorite Anchorage brewery for their quality, consistency, and fair prices.

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    4.4(121 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    It's nice to be able to have a beer while waiting on take out food from Familia!…read more Anchorage Brewing sure isn't making it easy to pick a beer with many good choices. One of the best beers I've had so far is A deal with the devil double oaked! This beer is made to enjoy! On the sweet side with a hint of caramel or toffee. A sample since glass is plenty for me! It's never really busy when I stop by so it's usually pretty quiet which makes for great opportunities to talk to staff members. They all are so patient, which is appreciated! They have a way to always suggest the best beer depending on what you are in the mood for. All in all, this brewery is a great place to meet up with friends or family.

    When in Anchorage, this namesake brewery seems like a no-brainer for the beer lover. And I can't…read moredisagree. Between its sweet, modern vibe, HUGE rooftop beer garden, and delicious options on tap I could easily have spent several hours here tasting my way through the menu. Alas, there wasn't time for a lengthy visit, so I sipped on a pint of their crisp, fresh Czech-style pilsner while gazing out at the beautiful mountains surrounding this amazing city. In cooler weather, they also have outdoor fire pits which looked like a ton of fun. Inside, there was plenty of seating amongst the brewery apparatus. And, while the beer line was long, the staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. This stop is definitely one to add to your beer list when traveling in the area!

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    49th State Brewing - Anchorage

    4.3(3.1k reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Yak burger anyone??? I was in beautiful Anchorage and…read morewanted to grab some lunch. 49th state brewing was perfect because it wasn't far from my hotel and because it was so cold outside, I didn't want my walk to exceed 15 minutes. I was really hungry so I got there right when they opened at 11 a.m. I was able to be seated immediately and opted to sit upstairs where the tables were lower as compared to downstairs where the tables were high tops. Off the bat the food is phenomenal. For starters I got their popular handmade Bavarian pretzel. It was perfectly seasoned with butter and salt and the pretzel itself was soft and fluffy. It came with a side of cheese which was just as tasty. I was a little nervous it would taste like the melted cheese you eat at an amusement park- but this cheese had fantastic quality. One really neat thing about this brewery is they make their own fountain drinks! I tried the raspberry one and as you can see they aren't shy about the portions! The drink was really good. It had a great flavor to it, and a nice balance. The raspberry wasn't overpowering which I'm grateful for. For my entree I had the Yak burger that came with a side of tater tots. My waiter recommended I get it cooked at medium to keep it juicy. Typically I'm a medium well to well done type of girl, but I decided to trust his judgement and he was right! The burger was huge, messy, and delicious. The medium was definitely a good call. It was juicy but not so red where it would be off putting! Overall, I had a really incredible dining experience at 49th state brewing. And the prices were unbelievably reasonable. My meal came out to about $52 (not including my tip). I would love to come back when it's a bit warmer and sit outside- the views from the restaurant are phenomenal. Also, shout out to my waiter! I didn't get his name but he was so kind and the service was excellent!

    The place is always busy and the food is always good…read more HOWEVER you really need to check your itemized receipt before paying. I calculated our meal cost before paying and it was around $5 higher on the bill presented than what it was listed on the menu. I also was paying cash so it shouldn't have been any kind of extra card fee. I have reached out to the company, but no response yet. Depending on their response will depend on if I'm a returning customer

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    Midnight Sun Brewing Company

    4.3(271 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Excellent beer. Friendly and attentive service. Enter downstairs and walk up, or use the outside…read morestairs (Jut wasnt initially clear to us if those were for patrons and everyone we saw leave went down the indoor stairs. Midnight Sun is tucked away and a bit off the beaten path and is literally just among warehouses. I love me a veggie and pesto sandwich, but mine needed balsamic or something to make it taste less dry. I also thing it being "panini style" on focaccia bread is a mistake because the bread was crumbly and I wonder if they have it on focaccia to differentiate it from the other sandwiches *shrug* My wife loved her pork sandwich the "Sweet Cheeks". If we're ever back in alaska, we'll return. How has this place been around 30 years? One of their anniversary brews said that. Craft beer was a thing in Alaska in the 90s?

    Alaska breweries are fairly untouched for me but trying out a few goes a long ways as there isn't a…read morelarge amount of them in Alaska. Enough to keep seeking new ones out but even then that wouldn't last too terribly long and especially if I lived there. Midnight Sun Brewing is one of the Alaskan ones I tried a while back and I felt that the beer I had was very solid and enjoyable. In fact Alaska in general thus far I have enjoyed the breweries there considerably. The beer I had from this brewery was the Panty Peeler which is a Belgian Tripel. A good beer for sure and is a good pairing with fish and chips or a burger. Flavor highlights with this beer are sweet, strong and fruity but all in a well balanced way. The beer goes down smooth and is light bodied. A good beer to start for me with this brewery. I'd loved to try more of their beer options. Love the brewery's swag and have a t-shirt or two and would love to score a hoodie that I had my eye on but it was out of stock so I'll try back later.

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    Mediterranean Melt with chips and a beer.

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    Brewerks

    Brewerks

    4.7(22 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    This brewery blocked me on Instagram…read more Before I headed there last night for a dear friend's birthday and I wanted to check to see if there would be a foodtruck. They kept not coming up in the IG search results...weird. I initially was worried they went out of business because it said their IG page was down. I warned the birthday girl that maybe that had suddenly closed and joked "unless I'm blocked, lol" to which she replied "they blocked you!" So weird and so sad. Never in my 267 brewery reviews on Yelp has a brewery blocked me from their IG. (that I know of, lol) My only interactions with them on IG are to re-share their reels so my friends know what beers they have on tap or what food truck is out front. I guess if I had to guess it would be that my 3-star review about their being the only brewery in Anchorage that doesn't allow you to taste their beer first must've struck such a nerve that they researched to find what IG account is connected to my Yelp account, and then blocked me. Really disappointing, I always thought the owner/brewer seemed cool but I guess he has thin skin. Their Anchorage-style Pilsner is still one of the best beers in town, hopefully I'll get a pint tonight. Last night I had a west coast IPA and a Cold IPA. Both were good. The fact that you have 3 different IPAs on tap combined with a 3 drink limit by the state of Alaska...really speaks to why tastes are helpful. Still the worst name of any brewery. It sounds like a Temu beer kit that makes murky booze your friends pretend to like.

    The owner is often pouring the beer. He's a friendly guy who takes pride in his brews. A few NA…read moreoptions (sparkling sodas). Occasionally there is a food truck and you can bring in any food you want. Only seating option is high barstools that are often found at breweries. As a disabled person sitting on these stools is impossibly painful. I'd love to see some other seating accommodations for people who are not able bodied.

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    4.8(38 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I can't say enough good things about the brewery…read more I absolutely love their beers. The owner does a really good job creating local ingredients. And working with the community. I have absolutely enjoyed every time. I have come in and love getting their sour starter pack of bottles. It's a great variety of what they have to offer with some of their greats! The high bush cranberry that they have currently is just fantastic. I know that they just came out with a white stout which they do every year and it's delicious. I haven't had this year but I can tell you from years previously it's one of the best beers of the winter. The place is clean and well kept with a beautiful sitting area upstairs and some fantastic chairs downstairs great place to come sit hang out and enjoy yourself. Did you get food trucks from time to time. Honestly, just talking with the owner makes me so happy and going to any of the events that they have to offer is such a learning experience. If you want to learn about beer, this is definitely a place to come hang out.

    This is a great stop after fishing at taku lake nearby. They have great outdoor & indoor seating…read more My husband and I got the flight and was not disappointed! They had a great selection of sours on tap. They let you pick up to 6 samples! Sometimes they have a food truck here too! We were very pleased with the overall visit and will be back soon!

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