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Taste three Juneau breweries while stopping for glacier views and coastal scenery. This 3.75-hour small-group tour blends local beer, kelp snacks, and quick scenic walks to give a compact flavor of the Last Frontier.
Taste three Juneau breweries while stopping for glacier views and coastal scenery. This 3.75-hour small-group tour blends local beer, kelp snacks, and quick scenic walks to give a compact flavor of the Last Frontier.
A cold wind off Gastineau Channel meets the group at Peratrovich Plaza, carrying the scent of sea and spruce as the minivan rolls toward Auke Bay. By the time the first flight is poured, the guide has already pointed out the jagged blue rim of the Mendenhall Glacier far above the treeline; the glacier seems to hold its breath, an icy companion to the town below.
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Operated by Alaska On Tap · Juneau, Alaska
A cold wind off Gastineau Channel meets the group at Peratrovich Plaza, carrying the scent of sea and spruce as the minivan rolls toward Auke Bay. By the time the first flight is poured, the guide has already pointed out the jagged blue rim of the Mendenhall Glacier far above the treeline; the glacier seems to hold its breath, an icy companion to the town below.
Juneau’s brewing scene grew out of a small-town culture that prizes local ingredients and stories — Alaskan Brewing Company opened in 1986 and helped put Southeast Alaska on the craft-beer map. Geologically, the route frames the active interplay of coastal fjords, glacial outwash plains, and steep forested slopes; you’ll pass braided rivers that once carried glacial melt in greater abundance and hear how glaciers shaped the coastline you’re photographing.
The tour pairs three small breweries with short scenic stops, including a classic viewpoint of Mendenhall Glacier and a harbor overlook in Auke Bay. Guides often add local context: kelp harvesting for Barnacle Foods snacks, the gold-rush era roots of Juneau, and where locals kayak and whale-watch.
Practical guidance: bring a weatherproof layer and sturdy shoes for short walks and viewpoints, carry photo ID (21+ to drink), and plan for roughly 3.5–4 hours including transport time. Timing mid-afternoon can sharpen glacier light and increase chances of whale or eagle sightings near the waterfront.
This is an easy, social tour—expect short walks, seated tastings, and frequent photo stops rather than strenuous hiking.
easy.
3.5–4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short, easy walks and standing during tastings.
Meet at the cruise ship docks at the Peratrovich Plaza sign by the parking lot between the Juneau Public Library and Pier 49.
Minors are allowed but cannot participate in alcoholic tastings; those under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with proof of guardianship and ID.
Yes—one signature tasting flight is provided at each brewery stop, plus snacks such as chips and kelp salsa at Alaskan Brewing Co.
Inform the operator at booking; breweries often have limited snack options, so bring personal snacks if you have strict dietary needs.
Juneau grew from a late-19th-century gold rush town to Alaska’s capital; Alaskan Brewing Company, founded in 1986, helped establish local craft brewing culture.
Glacial retreat is visible from local viewpoints—respect trail closures and stay on designated paths; the use of locally harvested kelp highlights small-scale marine harvesting practices.
Alaska On Tap operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A cold wind off Gastineau Channel meets the group at Peratrovich Plaza, carrying the scent of sea and spruce as the minivan rolls toward Auke Bay. By the time the first flight is poured, the guide has already pointed out the jagged blue rim of the Mendenhall Glacier far above the treeline; the glacier seems to hold its breath, an icy companion to the town below.
A cold wind off Gastineau Channel meets the group at Peratrovich Plaza, carrying the scent of sea and spruce as the minivan rolls toward Auke Bay. By the time the first flight is poured, the guide has already pointed out the jagged blue rim of the Mendenhall Glacier far above the treeline; the glacier seems to hold its breath, an icy companion to the town below.
Juneau’s brewing scene grew out of a small-town culture that prizes local ingredients and stories — Alaskan Brewing Company opened in 1986 and helped put Southeast Alaska on the craft-beer map. Geologically, the route frames the active interplay of coastal fjords, glacial outwash plains, and steep forested slopes; you’ll pass braided rivers that once carried glacial melt in greater abundance and hear how glaciers shaped the coastline you’re photographing.
The tour pairs three small breweries with short scenic stops, including a classic viewpoint of Mendenhall Glacier and a harbor overlook in Auke Bay. Guides often add local context: kelp harvesting for Barnacle Foods snacks, the gold-rush era roots of Juneau, and where locals kayak and whale-watch.
Practical guidance: bring a weatherproof layer and sturdy shoes for short walks and viewpoints, carry photo ID (21+ to drink), and plan for roughly 3.5–4 hours including transport time. Timing mid-afternoon can sharpen glacier light and increase chances of whale or eagle sightings near the waterfront.
This is an easy, social tour—expect short walks, seated tastings, and frequent photo stops rather than strenuous hiking.