BARANOF ISLAND BREWING COMPANY
Baranof Island Brewing Company
215 Smith Street
POBOX 1647
Sitka, AK 99835
ph: 1-907-747-BREW
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FAQ
- What are your tap room hours and locations?
11AM-8PM Monday thru Saturday. Closed Sunday
We are located at 215 Smith Street. If you are still having trouble finding us, call 1-907-747-BREW and we'll guide you in.
Why the limits on the amount I can purchase?
A brewery licensed by the State of Alaska is regulated to sell beer in quantities of: Not more than five gallons a day to an individual who is present on the licensed premises for consumption off the premises and not more than 36 ounces a day of the brewery's product to a person for consumption on the premises.
What is a growler?
A growler is a glass 64 ounce or 1/2 gallon bottle which usually has a screw top lid. You can buy a new one with our fancy logo on it at the brewery or you can bring in your own container, we don't mind, we just want to make sure you are drinking excellent hand crafted beer made right here in Sitka. How you get it home is up to you!
Is your beer filtered or pasteurized?
No, we do not filter or pasteurize our beer. You may even see yeast in the bottom of your glass or growler; this is because our beer is not filtered. Our beer is truly old school handcrafted!
Where did the name growler come from?
Well, there are a lot of stories behind this one but the one we go with is this: back in the late 19th century, fresh beer was carried from the local pub to one’s home by means of a small galvanized pail. It is claimed the sound that the CO2 made when it escaped from the lid as the beer sloshed around sounded like a growl hence the name growler.
Are you going to start bottling?
Yes, We have a limited amount of 22oz bottles and 12oz bottles will be avaialable soon!
Are you looking for investors?
Not at this time but we are very flattered you asked and this is the best compliment that you can give us! At this time we want to remain a small locally owned brewery and grow as slow or fast as the market demand allows us. If we do decide to take on investors we’ll be sure and publicize it.
Where else are you available in Sitka?
Besides the brewery you can find our beer at:
The Lark Spur Caffe
The Bayview Pub
LudVig's Bistro
Channel Club
Elks Lodge
Alaska Dream Cruises
Eagles Nest (USCG)
Root Beer is available at Harry's on Lincoln Street
Will you ship me some beer?
We would love to but legal constraints don't allow us at this time.
Does Baranof Island Brewing Company offer tours?
Well, if you’re at the brewery, you are inside our corporate world headquarters! We hide nothing so you can see it all while you’re here. If you have any questions just ask!
What is the deal with the keg lingo?
Well, a full keg is also called a barrel and a barrel is 31 gallons which is usually abbreviated to 1BBL so in brewery speak a half keg or 1/2BBL equals 15.5 gallons and 1/6BBL equals 5.1 gallons.
What happens with your left over (spent) grain?
Most of it ends up in Sitka gardens as compost. Stop by the brewery and help yourself to some if you would like, it's on a first come first serve basis. Please bring your own totes so our brewer has plenty on hand to fill!
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Baranof Island Brewing Company
215 Smith Street
POBOX 1647
Sitka, AK 99835
ph: 1-907-747-BREW
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