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Alaskan White Ale: An Alaskan twist on a Belgian classic
Apr 24, 2009, 06:24

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JUNEAU, Alaska. (April 2009) – Alaskan Brewing is releasing their first new, year-round bottled brew since 2007 with Alaskan White Ale. Based on a Belgian-style Witbier using Alaskan’s own ale yeast, Alaskan White Ale features a clean malt base that highlights the signature spice aroma of coriander and crisp, citrus finish of orange peel. The light body and smooth, wheat palate creates a complex yet delicate beer that is deliciously refreshing in any season.
New! Alaskan White Ale


“There are some new ingredients for us in Alaskan White,” says brewer Tracy Bird, referencing the brewery’s previous bottled line-up featuring malt-based styles. This is the first year-round bottled wheat beer from Alaskan and the first in their main line-up to include fruit and spices.

Bird experimented with the Witbier style as part of Alaskan’s Rough Draft program in 2001. The Brew Crew spent eight years developing the recipe, which is now a local favorite in Juneau.

“The White is a very likeable and approachable beer,” says Bird, “but with a lot of complexity and interesting flavors to balance the effervescent character of the style.”

The crisp and lightly tart flavor of Alaskan White pairs well with spicy food and lighter fare. Alaskan recommends pairing the White Ale with fresh summer salads and grilled shrimp or halibut.

The label for the new brew features the artwork of renowned Pacific Northwest artist Jon Fehringer. Known for his ability to capture the unique scenes of Southeast Alaska, he applied his technique of airbrush and opaque watercolor to depict a polar bear traversing the icy landscape of the Arctic coast.

“Each of our labels features an authentically Alaskan scene, from the orca breaching in a Southeast Alaska sunset to the surfer riding a wave in the shadow of Mount St. Elias,” explains Alaskan Brand Manager Cindy Burchfield. “Our new brew toasts the polar bear and its extraordinary place at the top of the world.”
The Alaskan Brew Crew toast the release of their newest bottled brew

Alaskan White Ale is now available throughout Alaska and will make its way to shelves and on tap on in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming in early May. For those looking for the new “taste of Alaska,” but who live outside of our distribution area, visit www.liquidsolutions.biz.


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Alaskan Brewing Co. has been making award-winning beer in Juneau, Alaska, since 1986. The Alaskan Brew Crew bottles the unique character of the Last Frontier with historic recipes, local ingredients and glacier-fed water. Alaskan Brewing handcrafts Amber, IPA, Pale, White, Stout, Smoked Porter, Winter Ale and Summer Ale. Visit www.alaskanbeer.com.

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