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Alaskan Brewing Company Tasting Room

scooterj — Sun, 14 May 2023 17:10:00 +0000

(Lemon Creek, Juneau, AK)

Scooter’s 1656th bar, first visited in 2023.

I didn’t realize the main tap room closes at 7pm and just barely made it in time to be able to get anything at all on my last night in Juneau.

The tap room is in a plain-looking corrugated steel building in an industrial area, if you were just driving by you might never notice or imagine that such a landmark destination brewery would be located here.

There are two main indoor seating areas, a patio out back, a gift shop, and a walk-in cold beer cave. There’s no food directly, but they do have food trucks (not operating during my visit).

I was too late to be able to get a crowler but did get to enjoy two beers not found back home as well as buy some merchandise. I had the Oaked Amber With Coffee Brown and the Chocolate Cake Stout.

5364 Commercial Blvd
Juneau, AK 99801
United States
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Red Dog Saloon

scooterj — Sat, 13 May 2023 17:13:00 +0000

(Downtown, Juneau, AK)

Scooter’s 1655th bar, first visited in 2023.

This Old West themed bar is the traditional bar everyone who visits Juneau is supposed to experience. It proved to be our most challenging bar to visit.

The first day we tried (Thursday), it was already closed well ahead of their posted hours because the last cruise ship was already departing.

The next day (Friday) we tried to visit while all the cruise ships were active, and there was a sign on the door stating that it would be closed for a private event until 3pm. We returned around 3:20pm to find that it was now closed for the day.

We finally found it open on Saturday, but with our group split up we all ended up visiting it at different times, but reunited there at the end of the day before returning to our rental house.

As I mentioned, it’s an old-west themed bar. Unsure how much of the decor is authentic vs how much is manufactured for the tourists. There are two levels, plus an attached gift shop that also has its own entrance from the street so that it can maintain its own separate hours. Food is served.

Their trademark is their Duck Fart shot, so we all made sure to get that. Since we were in a hurry to get back to our house after a very long day, that was the only drink I had.

278 S Franklin St
Juneau, AK 99801
United States
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Amalga Distillery

scooterj — Sat, 13 May 2023 17:12:00 +0000

(Downtown, Juneau, AK)

Scooter’s 1654th bar, first visited in 2023.

We popped in here for one drink shortly before last call at the end of another downtown shopping trip. This is primarily a gin distillery. Rarely they will make other spirits, but most of the time (like today) it’s only gin. I had a raspberry gin & tonic.

134 N Franklin St
Juneau, AK 99801
United States
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Timberline Bar & Grill

scooterj — Sat, 13 May 2023 17:10:00 +0000

(Cruise Docks, Juneau, AK)

Scooter’s 1653rd bar, first visited in 2023.

This is the restaurant/bar located at the top of the Mt. Roberts Tramway. Access is available primarily via tram ticket, though hiking here is also an option.

Plate glass windows allow for a full view on three sides, and there is also outdoor seating decks.

I had a Chuli Stout from Denali Brewing and an adult hot chocolate.

The address listed here is the address of the sky tram ticket office, as that is the primary means of access.

490 S Franklin St
Juneau, AK 99801
United States
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The Island Pub

scooterj — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:15:00 +0000

(Douglas, Juneau, AK)

Scooter’s 1652nd bar, first visited in 2023.

After we got back to our rental house we quickly determined that we didn’t have quite enough food to make dinner for all of us. We decided to supplement with a pizza and a few salads, so a couple of us drove over to Douglas Island to grab some take-out.

While we waited for our order I had a Black Fang (imperial stout) and a DMMDI (Devil Made Me Do It) IPA, both by Haines Brewing.

1102 2nd St
Juneau, AK 99824
United States
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The Alaskan Hotel & Bar

scooterj — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:14:00 +0000

(Downtown, Juneau, AK)

Scooter’s 1651st bar, first visited in 2023.

We used this historic bar as our meet-up spot after our group converged from three different directions. I was the first to arrive and got us a table upstairs. It was pretty busy when I first arrived, but quickly emptied out as the cruise tourists were called back to their chips.

I have no ideal how “authentic” this all was, but it seemed a perfect representation of what I might have expected to find coming here during the gold rush in the 19th century.

There were two levels, as I mentioned, and a stage for performances.

I had a Solstice IPA by 49th State Brewing, as well as participated in a round of lemon drop shots.

167 S Franklin St
Juneau, AK 99801
United States
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Barnaby Brewing Company

scooterj — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:13:00 +0000

(Downtown, Juneau, AK)

Scooter’s 1650th bar, first visited in 2023.

The smallest brewery in Juneau featured a cozy tap room with a handful of tables, a popcorn machine (no other food that I noticed), and a kitty. In accordance with Alaska’s looney brewery laws, no seating permitted at the bar — though in this instance there’s really no room. (It’s also possible this was the brewery where I saw the sign I lost my photo of that listed all the ways Alaska bans fun in breweries.) There is also no outdoor seating, but that’s due to the property not a legal issue.

Rather than get a flight I decided to go with a full pour of the Mittens (Mexican chocolate porter) after reading several comments online about how great it is — it did npot disappoint.

165 Shattuck Way
Juneau, AK 99801
United States
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Devil’s Club Brewing

scooterj — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:12:00 +0000

(Downtown, Juneau, AK)

Scooter’s 1649th bar, first visited in 2023.

Came in here for a few beers after separating from the rest of the group during a shopping excursion.

For some reason I forgot to take any interior photos except of my flight, but I know they served food and had a merchandise display. There was no apparent outdoor seating.

In accordance with Alaska’s looney brewery laws, there was no seating at the bar counter. I am almost certain that this was the brewery that had a sign listing all the ways Alaska’s brewery laws forbid fun (no NV, no music, no playing games) but I honestly can’t say for sure if that was this brewery or one of the others since that photo has somehow vanished.

I had the Signature IPA, the Cocoroon Imperial Hazelnut-Coconut-Macaroon Pastry Stout, and the Wafel House (Pastry stout brewed with stroopwafel).

100 N Franklin St
Juneau, AK 99801
United States
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Forbidden Peak Brewery

scooterj — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:11:00 +0000

(Auke Bay, Juneau, AK)

Scooter’s 1648th bar, first visited in 2023.

This was the brewery closest to our vacation rental house, and I stopped in here just after opening on a Friday.

This has an expansive seating area both inside and out, with a great view overlooking the bay from both locations. Indoors has a large fireplace for the colder months, a well stocked gift shop, and a separate window in the back for ordering food. In accordance with Alaska’s still-looney brewery laws (even after a 2022 attempt at reform), there is no seating permitted at the bar.

I had the Golden North (pale lager), Statter Oatmeal Stout, Nitro 7 Black (oatmeal stout nitro), Barrel Aged Imperial Brown W/ Cacao Nibs, AukNess (black lager), and Red Spruce (amber ale with locally-picked spruce tips).

Handy tip: Park in the lot on the west side of the building to avoid a lengthy walk of shame around to the correct entrance.

11798 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
United States
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Hangar on the Wharf

scooterj — Thu, 11 May 2023 17:12:00 +0000

(Downtown, Juneau, AK)

Scooter’s 1647th bar, first visited in 2023.

The name is quite literal, it’s one of several restaurants & shops located inside a former aircraft hangar built right on the wharf. It features large plate glass windows looking right out onto the harbor.

In addition to halibut & chips, I had a Quilter’s Irish Death (strong ale) by Iron Horse Brewery.

2 Marine Way #106
Juneau, AK 99801
United States
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Griz Bar

scooterj — Thu, 11 May 2023 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Juneau, AK)

Scooter’s 1646th bar, first visited in 2023.

We started out trying to go to Red Dog Saloon but it was closed. My wife wanted to buy something at the Harley-Davison store, and we came across Griz Bar right next door to that.

This is an entirely outdoor bar, mostly covered, with firepits at most if not all of the tables. From what I understand, it opened during the COVID lockdowns and for a while was the only bar able to operate in Juneau during that time.

Food is provided by a permanently-parked taco truck right next to the patio.

The adults all had a round of their signature Bear Fart shot, which I chased with a Chuli Stout by Denali Brewing.

210 Admiral Way
Juneau, AK 99801
United States
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McGiviney’s Sports Bar and Grill

scooterj — Wed, 10 May 2023 17:13:00 +0000

(Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK)

Scooter’s 1645th bar, first visited in 2023.

We came here first thing after deplaning because it was the closest place we found to the airport where the adults could get drinks and we could all still get some food.

In addition to some fried shrimp, I had the Junrau Juice (IPA) by Alaskan Brewing.

9105 Mendenhall Rd
Juneau, AK
United States
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Anchorage Brewing Company

scooterj — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:15:00 +0000

(Anchorage, AK)

Scooter’s 1426th bar, first visited in 2019.

I wanted to come here during our 2018 visit but couldn’t work it in. So I’m glad our unexpected layover gave us another chance!

This is one of the coolest brewery tap rooms I’ve ever been to, and the beer is fantastic.

I had a Time Waits For No One (Imperial Stout), which was very thick and boozy and delicious.

When we arrived I noticed that King Street Brewing was less than a block away. By the time we finished at Anchorage Brewing, the high ABV of my stout caused me to completely space on King Street. So, I have yet another reason to return to Alaska again!

148 W 91st Ave
Anchorage, AK 99515
United States
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Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage

scooterj — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:14:00 +0000

(Downtown, Anchorage, AK)

Scooter’s 1425th bar, first visited in 2019.

I came in here specifically just to get my brother a hat, but decided to have a beer to make it official. I had a Twister Creek IPA by Denali Brewing.

BTW this place felt more like a neighborhood sports bar than other Hard Rocks I have been familiar with.

415 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
United States
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Gaslight Lounge

scooterj — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:13:00 +0000

(Downtown, Anchorage, AK)

Scooter’s 1424th bar, first visited in 2019.

This wasn’t a bar we were planning to visit. But we were revisiting a bar around the corner (Darwin’s Theory) and we ended up parking in front of The Gaslight so decided to check it out too. I didn’t realize until later that this became by new Westernmost bar by about 100 feet.

This is like a country-sports dive bar. There’s a pool table, multiple bar games, lots of TVs, a mechanical bull, ping-pong, and a really ornate mid-20th-century style lounge booth in the front corner.

I had a King Street IPA and maybe a shot, I can’t remember for sure.

All that’s missing is a bucket of ice to make this the pinnacle of the dive bar peeing experience…

721 W 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
United States
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49th State Brewing

scooterj — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:12:00 +0000

(Downtown, Anchorage, AK)

Scooter’s 1423rd bar, first visited in 2019.

Any unexpected long layover in Anchorage, combined with a tip from someone that they have really god pizza, led to us visiting 49th State Brewing’s other location. (We had visited the Denali location in 2018, and coincidentally driven by that one again yesterday.)

In addition to fantastic food and beer this location features lots of TVs, multiple levels of seating including a large rooftop deck, and a big fireplace in the main dining area.

I had their Whiskey Barrel Aged Cabin Fever with my pizza.

717 W 3rd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
United States
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The Local @ FAI

scooterj — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:10:00 +0000

(Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, AK)

Scooter’s 1422nd bar, first visited in 2019.

This was not an intended destination, but our flight was delayed by a couple of hours. It was clear that they don’t normally expect a couple hundred stranded people here first thing on a Sunday morning so there was only one employee handling all of the jobs.

I never got a chance to take a picture as I was running back and forth between here and the gate counter, so the pic here is stolen from the airport’s Facebook page.

Not wanting beer this early in the morning, I had a couple of Coffee & Bailey’s.

6450 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
United States
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Lavelle’s Bistro

scooterj — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 18:11:00 +0000

(Downtown, Fairbanks, AK)

Scooter’s 1421st bar, first visited in 2019.

We had started to come here for dinner the previous night, but we were dressed in snow gear and felt uncomfortable about it. We were better dressed for it tonight. It’s a pretty upscale place, located on the ground floor of the Springhill Suites and accessible only through the hotel lobby.

There was a birthday party underway next to us which made things pretty loud initially, but they left about 30 minutes into our visit and after that it was largely empty.

Starving, we had ourselves a full spread of bar appetizers. Beer-wise, I had a Hop Dog IPA by Midnight Sun Brewing.

Note the huge amount of wine offerings…

575 1st Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
United States
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Aurora Ice Bar

scooterj — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 18:10:00 +0000

(Chena Hot Springs Resort, Fairbanks, AK)

Scooter’s 1420th bar, first visited in 2019.

At 99.9 miles south of the Arctic Circle, this is the new northernmost bar I’ve ever been to.

Since the bar is located inside the Aurora Ice Museum, it is only accessible during one of the five daily museum tours. And there’s only one drink served, a $15 apple martini. It’s the martini glass made out of ice, served at a bar made entirely out of ice while you sit on a barstool made of ice, that’s the true experience.

17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99711
United States
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Bobby’s Downtown

scooterj — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:16:00 +0000

(Downtown, Fairbanks, AK)

Scooter’s 1419th bar, first visited in 2019.

While we were at Mecca Bar we mentioned that we were looking for a place to get dinner. Bobby’s was the overwhelming recommendation, and as it turned out the owner was standing right next to us at the time. We were advised to sit at the bar, as some of the best food specials are only available at the bar.

Technically it’s a Greek restaurant, though the only thing Greek about what either of us ordered was the name of my pizza.

Beer-wise I had a Chuli Stout by Denali Brewing. Food wise, see below!

Back home, an ice bar would be considered a perk. Here, the bar rail is heated and believe me that was a very much appreciated touch!

The Aegean Sea — halibut, swordfish, and shrimp on a pizza. I would not get it again, but it was something I had to try because when would I get another chance?

609 2nd Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
United States
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Mecca Bar

scooterj — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:15:00 +0000

(Downtown, Fairbanks, AK)

Scooter’s 1418th bar, first visited in 2019.

We didn’t get a chance to visit Mecca when we were here in 2018, but in preparing for both visits I had numerous people tell me to avoid Mecca Bar.

Well, all that did was make me want to go all the more.

Know what? We had a good time here. The bartender was friendly and funny, and the regulars were friendly and welcoming as well. It was a pretty typical dive bar experience.

The only thing I noticed is that this is obviously a bar that the locals hang out in, specifically the Alaskan natives. To which I say, so what? I’ve been to plenty of bars where I was the only customer of my ethnicity, and that doesn’t diminish from the bar experience whatsoever.

I had an Alaskan Amber and some shots.

549 2nd Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
United States
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The Library Bar & Bites

scooterj — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:14:00 +0000

(Downtown, Fairbanks, AK)
Formerly Alaska Rag Company

Scooter’s 1417th bar, first visited in 2019.

The name made us think this would be a nice quiet place to get some drinks and a bite to eat. Instead it was the noisiest bar of the entire trip so we didn’t stay very long.

I had a Mat Maid (milk stout) by Bearpaw River Brewing Company. It wasn’t what I had actually ordered, it was so loud in there that the bartender misunderstood me. But I was perfectly fine with this accidental selection.

Apparently they had only opened for business two weeks before we visited!

603 Lacey St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
United States
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HooDoo Brewing Company

scooterj — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:13:00 +0000

(Fairbanks, AK)

Scooter’s 1416th bar, first visited in 2019.

This is one that I was unable to make it to the last time I was in Fairbanks, so I was glad to get another chance! (Little did I know it was right across the street from the train station I had used in our previous visit.)

They have a really nice patio out front with a fire pit. Despite it being snowy and dark we stayed outside, it was quite pleasant and the snow kept the beer cold.

I had their XPA, their IPA, their Vanilla Porter, and ther Stout.

1951 Fox Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
United States
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Black Spruce Brewing Company

scooterj — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:12:00 +0000

(Fairbanks, AK)

Scooter’s 1415th bar, first visited in 2019.

Came in here after snowmobiling. I’m not used to the whole arctic winter thing, it felt late at night to me but I think it was still technically late afternoon or early evening.

I had their Aroma Dome IPA, their Vernal Buzz Milk Stout With Coffee & Vanilla, and their Long Nights Imperial Stout (2019).

3290 Peger Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
United States
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Ivory Jack’s

scooterj — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:10:00 +0000

(Ester, Fairbanks, AK)

Scooter’s 1414th bar, first visited in 2019.

We came here for lunch after a morning of dog sledding. Good bar food, good beer selection, and seating for a lot of people. We had a really nice visit here.

I had a King Street Stout. I wanted more, but we were going to ride snowmobiles next and I was nervous enough as it was without worryiong about me being buzzed.

It was unclear to me whether they have outdoor seating, since any such seating would have been taken down for the winter. I’m thinking not know since they had signs prohibiting drinks from being taken out on the deck.

2581 Goldstream Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
United States
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F Street Station

scooterj — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:13:00 +0000

(Downtown, Anchorage, AK)

Scooter’s 1256th bar, first visited in 2018.

This was billed to us as “the second oldest bar in Anchorage” as well as “the oldest bar in downtown Anchorage”. But it’s so well kept, you’d never guess it.

Like Darwin’s Theory, it was packed and we were kind of jammed into a corner, so we didn’t stay long.

I had a Morning Wood by Kassik’s Brewery.

325 F St
Anchorage, AK 99501
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Darwin’s Theory

scooterj — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:12:00 +0000

(Downtown, Anchorage, AK)

Scooter’s 1255th bar, first visited in 2018.

This place came highly recommended as far as dive bars go, but we didn’t get a good chance to get a feel for the place as it was really crowded and we were uncomfortably jammed into the corner.

I had a Copper Creek Amber Ale by Silver Gulch Brewing Company.

426 G St
Anchorage, AK 99501
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Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse

scooterj — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Anchorage, AK)

Scooter’s 1254th bar, first visited in 2018.

After a day of hiking we googled the “best place for crab legs in Anchorage” and were surprised to find the answer right next door to where we had found “best pizza in Anchorage” the night before.

Beer-wise I had Kodiak Brown Ale and Wicked Dahk Porter, both by Midnight Sun Brewing Co.

610 W 6th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
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Flattop Pizza & Pool

scooterj — Thu, 31 May 2018 17:12:00 +0000

(Downtown, Anchorage, AK)

Scooter’s 1253rd bar, first visited in 2018.

By the time we picked up our rental car we were starving, so sought out something to eat that was still open. This fit the bill nicely. We definitely looked like tourists, though, as we were the only people not wearing shorts.

600 W 6th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
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Ray’s Waterfront

scooterj — Thu, 31 May 2018 17:10:00 +0000

(Small Boat Harbor, Seward, AK)

Scooter’s 1252nd bar, first visited in 2018.

We had about 45 minutes to kill between finishing a boat cruise and the arrival of our bus to Anchorage, so we came in here for an appetizer and some drinks.

I had an India Pale Ale by Glacier Brewhouse.

1316 4th Ave
Seward, AK 99664
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Seasalt Alaskan Grill & Bar

scooterj — Wed, 30 May 2018 17:15:00 +0000

(Downtown, Seward, AK)
Formerly Christo’s Palace

Scooter’s 1251st bar, first visited in 2018.

We finished our day in downtown Seward as the very last customers for dinner and drinks. Dinner was absolutely delicious. I almost never clean my plate in a fine dining place but I didn’t leave a scrap here.

I had a Chuli Stout and a Single Engine Red, both by by Denali Brewing Company.

133 4th Ave
Seward, AK 99664
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Seward Alehouse

scooterj — Wed, 30 May 2018 17:14:00 +0000

(Downtown, Seward, AK)

Scooter’s 1250th bar, first visited in 2018.

The spaces is devided into two distinct rooms — a dimply lit main bar area, and a more brighttly lit room with the pool table. It’s also dog-friendly, whih is always a plus.

I had the Dolly Varden Nut Brown by Kassik’s Brewery.

215 4th Ave
Seward, AK 99664
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Seward Brewing Company

scooterj — Wed, 30 May 2018 17:13:00 +0000

(Downtown, Seward, AK)

Scooter’s 1249th bar, first visited in 2018.

A relatively new brwery in downtown Seward. I had a flight of their Shark Belly White, Japow (Japanese rice lager), Pinbone IPA, Red 6 Rye, Summer School Session IPA, and Inked Out Stout.

139 4th Ave
Seward, AK 99664
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Yukon Bar

scooterj — Wed, 30 May 2018 17:12:00 +0000

(Downtown, Seward, AK)

Scooter’s 1248th bar, first visited in 2018.

I didn’t manage to make it to all the bars in downtown Seward (Tony’s Bar being my most-regretted unfinished business), but of those I did make it too, this was my favorite in the dive category.

I had a Brave Harbor Oyster Stout by Kassik’s Brewery. This was the first oyster stout I’ve ever tried, and I definitely needed to be brave to do it.

201 4th Ave
Seward, AK 99664
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Thorn’s Showcase Lounge

scooterj — Wed, 30 May 2018 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Seward, AK)

Scooter’s 1247th bar, first visited in 2018.

Researuant/lounge famous for their “Bucket Of Butts” (halibut bites), which I highly recommend!

Beer-wise, I had an Amber by Alaskan Brewing Co.

208 4th Ave
Seward, AK 99664
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Lucky Miss Saloon

scooterj — Mon, 28 May 2018 17:12:00 +0000

(Denali Park Village, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK)

Scooter’s 1246th bar, first visited in 2018.

A small bar located in the back of the main lodge at Denali Park Village. I had the Sockeye Red IPA by Midnight Sun Brewing Co.

Mile 231 George Parks Highway
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755
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49th State Brewing Company

scooterj — Mon, 28 May 2018 17:10:00 +0000

(Healy, AK)

Scooter’s 1245th bar, first visited in 2018.

The seating area in the very nice main building is a bit small/cramped for the crowds they get, but they tacked on an enclosed/covered tented seating area in front, plus there are lots more places to sit outside on the expansive grounds.

The most prominent feature on their grounds is the actual “Magic Bus” from the movie “Into the Wild”, which should be noted is not the actual Magic Bus, which still sits the meadow 35 miles west.

I had their McCarthy’s Stout, Fallen Comrade (Red Ale brewed for Memorial Day), and Smoked Imperial Stout

Mile 248.4 Parks Hwy
Healy, AK 99743
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Prospectors Pizzeria & Alehouse

scooterj — Sun, 27 May 2018 17:10:00 +0000

(Denali, AK)

Scooter’s 1244th bar, first visited in 2018.

In addition to a great pizza, I had Chuli Stout by Denali Brewing Company, High Ridge (red Ale) by Arkose Brewery, and Smoked Porter by Alaskan Brewing Co.

Milepost 238.9, Parks Highway
Denali, AK 99577
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Elf’s Den

scooterj — Sat, 26 May 2018 17:15:00 +0000

(North Pole, AK)

Scooter’s 1243rd bar, first visited in 2018.

After dinner we drove down to the town of North Pole just say we’d been. But when we discovered it had a bar named Elf’s Den, we had no choice but to stop in.

I had the Icy Bay IPA by Alaskan Brewing.

2556 Mistletoe Dr
North Pole, AK 99705
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The Turtle Club

scooterj — Sat, 26 May 2018 17:14:00 +0000

(Fox, AK)

Scooter’s 1242nd bar, first visited in 2018.

I had sat down planning to order something more sensible to eat, but my wife insisted that I can’t come 3,500 miles and then not order the thing this place is most famous for. So, Miner’s Cut it was! I wasn’t hungry again until the following evening.

Beer-wise, I had the Oatmeal Stout by Alaskan Brewing Co., and the IPA by HooDoo Brewing Co.

2098 Old Steese Hwy N
Fox, AK 99712
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Silver Gulch Brewing Company

scooterj — Sat, 26 May 2018 17:13:00 +0000

(Fox, AK)

Scooter’s 1241st bar, first visited in 2018.

Our visit here was dampened by two weirdos who decided they needed to sit down right next to us and started annoying the bartender so much that she (understandably) started staying away as much as possible. I really enjoyed the beer, though.

I had their Pick Axe Porter , Epicenter Ale, Black Lager, SnowHook (IPA), and Osculum Infame (Belgian Quad)

2195 Old Steese Hwy N
Fox, AK 99712
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(907) 452-2739
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The Boatel

scooterj — Sat, 26 May 2018 17:12:00 +0000

(Fairbanks, AK)

Scooter’s 1240th bar, first visited in 2018.

There’s a fireplace inside, and outside there’s a stage and a deck overlooking the Chena River.

I had a Hopothermia by Alaskan Brewing Co.

3368 Riverside Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99708
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(907) 479-6537
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Midnight Mine

scooterj — Sat, 26 May 2018 17:10:00 +0000

(Downtown, Fairbanks, AK)

Scooter’s 1239th bar, first visited in 2018.

I never would have guessed that the very first bar I would ever visit in Alaska would be my favorite of the entire trip! Of course, it didn’t hurt that the bartender handed us a puppy when we sat down!

This is a two-story bar, with the basement level (the main level) done up quite well to look like an old gold mine.

There’s a pateio area out back. Inside there is a pool table, darts, foosball, and lots of TVs.

I had a Twister Creek IPA by Denali Brewing Company.

308 Wendell Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
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(907) 456-5348
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