Perhaps the best way to describe La Bodega is as a boutique liquor store. Every bottle is on the shelf because the owners think you will enjoy it, and it shows. This has always been my first choice when looking for seasonal and limited-release beers and should be your first choice as well.
La Bodega (previously Yukon Spirits) appeared on my radar because it's the only place in Anchorage that encourages buying individual bottles of beer. Per-bottle prices are usually the six-pack price divided by six, and they have a box-full of empty six-packs for convenience.
Warts: the selection varies, so if you like it you'd better stock up, and they don't have sales, so Brown Jug is the better deal if there's a sale on the beer or wine you want. This being Anchorage, though, I am willing to look the other way if it means that I can have easy access to this much quality beer.
Between La Bodega and the Brown Jug Warehouse, Old Seward between 36th and Tudor is definitely the place to be for fans of beer and wine.
Located near Natural Pantry. There's an outside entrance, as they are open somewhat later than the mall stores. read more