Anchorage Brewing Company

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchorage Brewing Company

• What is Anchorage Brewing Company and who founded it?

  Anchorage Brewing Company is an innovative craft brewery based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2012 by Gabe Tetens. The brewery is known for its experimental approach to beer making, blending traditional techniques with creative ingredients and fermentation methods. It has become a respected name in the American craft beer scene for pushing boundaries and challenging conventional brewing practices.
• Why is Anchorage Brewing Company famous in craft beer circles?

  Anchorage Brewing is renowned for its signature wild and barrel-aged beers, featuring spontaneous fermentation and unconventional ingredients like fruits, spices, and microorganisms. Their commitment to terroir-driven brewing—reflecting the character of specific ingredients and environments—sets them apart from mainstream craft breweries. This philosophy has earned them a cult following among adventurous beer enthusiasts globally.
• Which are Anchorage Brewing's most sought-after releases?

  Their flagship wild ale series and limited barrel-aged releases are highly coveted, particularly beers aged in wine or whiskey barrels with wild yeast strains. Releases like their spontaneously fermented ales and fruit-forward wild beers gain significant attention among collectors. Each vintage typically varies in flavor profile, making individual releases particularly desirable among enthusiasts.
• How difficult is it to find Anchorage Brewing beers?

  Anchorage Brewing's production is intentionally limited, making their beers relatively rare outside North America. Their experimental nature means many releases are one-time batches or small allocations, contributing to their scarcity. European availability is restricted, with specialty retailers occasionally securing bottles for their discerning clientele.
• Where can I buy Anchorage Brewing Company beers in Switzerland?

  Specialist craft beer retailers in Switzerland, including winesandspirits.ch, curate selection from Anchorage Brewing when allocations are available. Due to limited European distribution, availability is intermittent and stocks may be restricted. It's recommended to check with Swiss premium beverage retailers regularly or sign up for notifications when these rare releases become available.