Decent brews the hot dog cart that was there was great. Staff was helpful explaining the rules around breweries in Alaska.
Justen R
Great tap room with rotating food. Meg's eats and treats was out of this world. Tap selection includes many varieties. Well worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Vic C.
Black Spruce Brewing Company is a local brewery that has an outdoor, partially covered dog friendly area with a fire pit and a large indoor tasting room. My husband, our little girl and I came by here on a Monday around 5:30 pm. My husband ended up ordering:Aroma Dome, IPA, 16 oz, $7- I don't really like IPAs and so I wasn't a fan of this beer but my husband liked it (which really matters since he picked it for himself). Service was quick and friendly. Restrooms (individual) were clean upon our visit. I liked the space that this brewery had over another brewery that we had visited right before and would prefer coming here again if I lived in the area.
Tina G.
To note: Great beer, fun atmosphere. Plenty of seating and parking. Enjoyed a sour and a Czech Pilsner.
Carrie G.
Really pleased with all the beers I tasted here. Visiting from Anchorage, for only a few nights how were we supposed to pick which brewery to go to? As there are a few of course. Well we ended up at Black spruce because they are open on mondays. A handful of the others are not. We got a flight, any three 4oz pours for $9. They were all delicious! We got a rainbow: Pilsner, milk stout, and the wow sour. They actually had three dark stouts on tap, first we got the Vernal Buzz Milk Stout with Coffee & Vanilla with the flight. I recommend this one over the Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrel-Aged Long Nights Imperial Stout which had a stronger after taste(longer time in a barrel) the vernal buzz I could taste the chocolate and vanilla notes along with the coffee. It was smooth and easily drank. The later one had a strong taste (motor oil) which is common with stouts but not my preference. Lots of fruitier flavors but done well! Check them out! Didn't have a food truck the night we went but check their website for food truck schedule and other things they offer thru out the week.
Micki Sievers
Visited the night of 1/26. Really great place, good selection of drinks many that I will absolutely return for, friendly staff, great atmosphere, and we had food from a super yummy food truck they had for the night (greek food called Megs eats & treats). I really like that this place has plenty of seating as well! I will definitely be returning!
Micki S.
Visited the night of 1/26. Really great place, good selection of drinks many that I will absolutely return for, friendly staff, great atmosphere, and we had food from a super yummy food truck they had for the night (greek food called Megs eats & treats). I really like that this place has plenty of seating as well! I will definitely be returning!
Nathan D.
Large | Chill | OptionsLarge - this is a massive facility in terms of seating. They have an outdoor area and two sections inside that easily fit 35-40 each. Chill - The place is super chill. The staff is very helpful, and the patrons are low-key and looking to converse with neighbors. Options - they have a lot of options. I had their cider which was a solid choice. I would happily get it again. The Price to quality ratio is pretty good, given it is Fairbanks, where everything is more expensive. Why not 5 Stars?: - I wish they had better snacks/food available. They had some food available but it was overpriced and nothing special. It was solid if you have the munchies but, not a major selling point. - I wish they had a consistent relationship with a cool food truck because the brewery experience relies on the combination of unique food/beverages. Pro tip - They have tons of parking. So, no worries about leaving early. Pro tip - They allow you to bring outside food. So feel free to pack snacks or have uber eats delivered.
Jennifer O.
We thoroughly enjoyed black spruce brewing! I loved that they had flights served cutely on a block of wood. The beers were tasty... especially the stout. The atmosphere was also fun and lively. Prices were a bit high, but, you know, they often are in Alaska.
B H.
Best brew in Fairbanks. I know all the HooDoo fanatics would have a melt down hearing this but it is true. Beer is WAY better. Cans to go. Merch is decent. They tend to always have a food truck parked out front. They will need more seating at some point.
Out of the several breweries I visited in Fairbanks, this one definitely had the best location and facility. There was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The bathrooms were spacious and clean. The bartenders were friendly and quick to get everyone their orders and complete payment. They had some cool merchandise for sale although I did not purchase any this time. The beer was tasty but my husband did not like the sour he tried. I would recommend stopping in for a couple beers...since that all that Alaska allows you anyway!
Marsha S.
Some of our favorite beer in Fairbanks, especially the Vernal Buzz coffee vanilla Stout. Super friendly beer tenders and nice clean tasting room. We ordered tasting trays and everything was good! Most of their beers are available to go in cans.
Andrew H.
This review is a long-time coming. I was in Fairbanks in December, for work. I came here to unwind, at the height of COVID.I was a little disappointed in the folks in Fairbanks. They love to make fun of us fragile Anchorites and to pose in front of that -40F sign but, when I was drinking beer outside in the winter...I was the only one! All the locals were huddled up inside!Anyway, enough intra-Alaska rivalry! This brewery is fantastic! It's easily one of the best in the state.Their specialty is most everything, but when I was there they seemed to be focused on hazy/juicy IPAs and sweet(er) sours.Both of these takes on beer can resemble fruit in different ways: the latter because it's literally cut with it, the former because there has been a ton of innovation in strains of hops...many of which have been bred to produce juicy flavor compounds...right in the hop cone!Although there are lots of breweries in the lower 48 brewing like this, there are very few in Alaska, and this is the only one in Fairbanks. (I'd argue the only one we have in Anchorage is Anchorage Brewing Company)I loved everything I had here, and I wish I could have tried more but I was naturally bottlenecked by Alaska's 8pm closing times...and the fact that I had to work the next day.We are so lucky to have a brewery like this in our state, this is a must-visit if you're in Fairbanks!
Lindsey J.
I was so happy to find an open brewery during the covid pandemic. The tables were spaced out but we had to wait outside at the fire pit because all tables were full. We didn't wait too long- maybe 15 mins.I ordered a sample paddle of one light beer and two stouts. All were spectacular!! Loved particularly the coffee stout. Clean space and fun local art on walls. Great service.
Decent brews the hot dog cart that was there was great. Staff was helpful explaining the rules around breweries in Alaska.
Great tap room with rotating food. Meg's eats and treats was out of this world. Tap selection includes many varieties. Well worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Black Spruce Brewing Company is a local brewery that has an outdoor, partially covered dog friendly area with a fire pit and a large indoor tasting room. My husband, our little girl and I came by here on a Monday around 5:30 pm. My husband ended up ordering:Aroma Dome, IPA, 16 oz, $7- I don't really like IPAs and so I wasn't a fan of this beer but my husband liked it (which really matters since he picked it for himself). Service was quick and friendly. Restrooms (individual) were clean upon our visit. I liked the space that this brewery had over another brewery that we had visited right before and would prefer coming here again if I lived in the area.
To note: Great beer, fun atmosphere. Plenty of seating and parking. Enjoyed a sour and a Czech Pilsner.
Really pleased with all the beers I tasted here. Visiting from Anchorage, for only a few nights how were we supposed to pick which brewery to go to? As there are a few of course. Well we ended up at Black spruce because they are open on mondays. A handful of the others are not. We got a flight, any three 4oz pours for $9. They were all delicious! We got a rainbow: Pilsner, milk stout, and the wow sour. They actually had three dark stouts on tap, first we got the Vernal Buzz Milk Stout with Coffee & Vanilla with the flight. I recommend this one over the Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrel-Aged Long Nights Imperial Stout which had a stronger after taste(longer time in a barrel) the vernal buzz I could taste the chocolate and vanilla notes along with the coffee. It was smooth and easily drank. The later one had a strong taste (motor oil) which is common with stouts but not my preference. Lots of fruitier flavors but done well! Check them out! Didn't have a food truck the night we went but check their website for food truck schedule and other things they offer thru out the week.
Visited the night of 1/26. Really great place, good selection of drinks many that I will absolutely return for, friendly staff, great atmosphere, and we had food from a super yummy food truck they had for the night (greek food called Megs eats & treats). I really like that this place has plenty of seating as well! I will definitely be returning!
Visited the night of 1/26. Really great place, good selection of drinks many that I will absolutely return for, friendly staff, great atmosphere, and we had food from a super yummy food truck they had for the night (greek food called Megs eats & treats). I really like that this place has plenty of seating as well! I will definitely be returning!
Large | Chill | OptionsLarge - this is a massive facility in terms of seating. They have an outdoor area and two sections inside that easily fit 35-40 each. Chill - The place is super chill. The staff is very helpful, and the patrons are low-key and looking to converse with neighbors. Options - they have a lot of options. I had their cider which was a solid choice. I would happily get it again. The Price to quality ratio is pretty good, given it is Fairbanks, where everything is more expensive. Why not 5 Stars?: - I wish they had better snacks/food available. They had some food available but it was overpriced and nothing special. It was solid if you have the munchies but, not a major selling point. - I wish they had a consistent relationship with a cool food truck because the brewery experience relies on the combination of unique food/beverages. Pro tip - They have tons of parking. So, no worries about leaving early. Pro tip - They allow you to bring outside food. So feel free to pack snacks or have uber eats delivered.
We thoroughly enjoyed black spruce brewing! I loved that they had flights served cutely on a block of wood. The beers were tasty... especially the stout. The atmosphere was also fun and lively. Prices were a bit high, but, you know, they often are in Alaska.
Best brew in Fairbanks. I know all the HooDoo fanatics would have a melt down hearing this but it is true. Beer is WAY better. Cans to go. Merch is decent. They tend to always have a food truck parked out front. They will need more seating at some point.
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Out of the several breweries I visited in Fairbanks, this one definitely had the best location and facility. There was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The bathrooms were spacious and clean. The bartenders were friendly and quick to get everyone their orders and complete payment. They had some cool merchandise for sale although I did not purchase any this time. The beer was tasty but my husband did not like the sour he tried. I would recommend stopping in for a couple beers...since that all that Alaska allows you anyway!
Some of our favorite beer in Fairbanks, especially the Vernal Buzz coffee vanilla Stout. Super friendly beer tenders and nice clean tasting room. We ordered tasting trays and everything was good! Most of their beers are available to go in cans.
This review is a long-time coming. I was in Fairbanks in December, for work. I came here to unwind, at the height of COVID.I was a little disappointed in the folks in Fairbanks. They love to make fun of us fragile Anchorites and to pose in front of that -40F sign but, when I was drinking beer outside in the winter...I was the only one! All the locals were huddled up inside!Anyway, enough intra-Alaska rivalry! This brewery is fantastic! It's easily one of the best in the state.Their specialty is most everything, but when I was there they seemed to be focused on hazy/juicy IPAs and sweet(er) sours.Both of these takes on beer can resemble fruit in different ways: the latter because it's literally cut with it, the former because there has been a ton of innovation in strains of hops...many of which have been bred to produce juicy flavor compounds...right in the hop cone!Although there are lots of breweries in the lower 48 brewing like this, there are very few in Alaska, and this is the only one in Fairbanks. (I'd argue the only one we have in Anchorage is Anchorage Brewing Company)I loved everything I had here, and I wish I could have tried more but I was naturally bottlenecked by Alaska's 8pm closing times...and the fact that I had to work the next day.We are so lucky to have a brewery like this in our state, this is a must-visit if you're in Fairbanks!
I was so happy to find an open brewery during the covid pandemic. The tables were spaced out but we had to wait outside at the fire pit because all tables were full. We didn't wait too long- maybe 15 mins.I ordered a sample paddle of one light beer and two stouts. All were spectacular!! Loved particularly the coffee stout. Clean space and fun local art on walls. Great service.