Anchorage — Kill The King

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Kill The King pours as a decadent, barleywine-like strong ale that drinks more like a liquid dessert than a beer. Extended time in bourbon barrels imparts deep notes of vanilla, toasted coconut, and sweet caramel, layered over a rich foundation of dark chocolate and ripe dark fruit. Oak tannins frame the profile with subtle structure, while warming bourbon and boozy heat carry through the long, lingering finish. Sweet, complex, and unapologetically intense, this is a sipping beer crafted by Gabe Fletcher’s team for those who appreciate barrel-aged opulence at its most expressive.

Food Pairing

Pair with a dense flourless chocolate torte or pecan pie, where the dessert’s richness mirrors the beer’s caramel and vanilla sweetness. Alternatively, serve alongside an aged blue cheese such as Stilton with dried figs and toasted walnuts; the salty, pungent bite cuts through the bourbon warmth and complements the dark fruit notes beautifully.

About Anchorage Brewing Company

Anchorage Brewing Company was founded in 2010 in Anchorage, Alaska, by Gabe Fletcher, a brewer whose vision centered on creating innovative, barrel-aged beers that push the boundaries of traditional brewing. The brewery has earned recognition for its meticulous approach to wild and sour ales, often incorporating extended aging in oak barrels with complex blends of wild yeast strains and bacteria. Fletcher’s background includes experience at respected brewing institutions, and this expertise is evident in Anchorage’s commitment to patience and precision in the brewing process.

What distinguishes Anchorage Brewing is their dedication to small-batch production and an uncompromising focus on quality over quantity. The brewery specializes in Belgian-inspired styles, particularly saisons and strong ales, which undergo lengthy barrel aging periods that can extend for months or even years. Their beers frequently feature fruit additions and experimental techniques that reflect both European brewing traditions and a distinctly American craft sensibility. Anchorage has garnered numerous accolades within the craft beer community, establishing itself as one of the premier producers of barrel-aged and mixed-fermentation beers in the United States. The brewery’s limited production volumes and exceptional quality have made their releases highly sought after by enthusiasts.