Indulge in local, handcrafted beer at the beloved Baranof Island Brewing Company where the taproom is open year-round. Owned by locals Rick and Suzan Baranof, the brewery was established in 2010 and quickly became a local favorite. Every batch is unfiltered in 310-gallon increments and uses pure water from nearby sources. Blended with top of the line hops and malts, the brew master is incredibly precise in making the best beer possible from the best resources in the world.

All ages are welcome at the tasting room, and micro root beers are also handcrafted on site. None of the beers are filtered or pasteurized, which is why you might spot yeast at the bottom of growlers and glasses—that’s a good thing! It’s how beer was originally brewed.

A Real Cold One

Currently, due to Alaskan regulations, Baranof can’t ship beer and that means you can only enjoy it locally. Come to the brewery, and you’re immediately inside the Baranof HQ. You can see the entire process play out, talk with the brewmaster and of course get your share of tastings. You can also find Baranof beers at a number of local establishments like The Larkspur Café, The Bayview Pub, Ludvig’s Bistro, the Channel Club and many more.

Cool down Sitka-style and discover what old-school brewing really tastes like.