Fairbanks Small-Group Brewery Tour with Silver Gulch Behind-the-Scenes Access

Explore Fairbanks' Arctic Ale Trail on a guided small-group brewery tour with tastings, transfers, and a Silver Gulch behind-the-scenes visit.

Getting started

Get picked up from your Fairbanks accommodation and meet your local guide before setting off on the Arctic Ale Trail. With transportation between breweries included, you can settle in, have your photo ID ready, and enjoy a relaxed evening of local beer exploration without worrying about driving.

What to expect

Latitude 65 Brewing Company

Start at Latitude 65 Brewing Company, a Fairbanks brewery known for its locally inspired craft beer and relaxed taproom atmosphere. It’s your first taste of the city’s brewing culture, with time to sample a curated selection and hear more about the local beer scene.

Features

• Curated tasting: Enjoy one of the two included curated drinks or tastings at Latitude 65, giving you the chance to sample a beer selected from what the brewery is pouring during your visit.

• Local brewing stories: Learn more about Latitude 65 and Fairbanks’ craft beer culture as your guide shares context about the brewery and its place on the local beer trail.

HooDoo Brewing Company

Next, head to HooDoo Brewing Company, a well-known Fairbanks craft brewery with a focus on approachable, locally brewed beers. The stop gives you another perspective on the city’s beer scene and an opportunity to compare styles with your first brewery.

Features

• Second curated drink: Enjoy the tour’s other included curated tasting at HooDoo, sampling a beer chosen to showcase what the brewery is known for.

• Explore the taproom: Take in HooDoo’s casual brewery atmosphere while your guide helps you understand the beer selection and can offer suggestions if you decide to purchase anything beyond the included tasting.

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling Co.

Finish the brewery trail at Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling Co., Alaska’s northernmost brewery and a destination known for its brewing and bottling operation. This stop takes you beyond the bar with an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience.

Features

• Behind-the-scenes access: Step into areas beyond the regular taproom and see how beer is produced and bottled, while your guide explains the brewery’s setup and operations.

• Explore Alaska’s beer heritage: Discover what makes Silver Gulch distinctive within Fairbanks’ brewing landscape and see how its location and local identity shape the brewery experience.

At the end of the evening, your guide takes you back to your Fairbanks hotel or drops you at Humble Roots Beer Project in downtown Fairbanks. Choose the downtown option if you want to continue exploring Fairbanks’ nightlife independently.