Spruce Tip Blonde is presented as the brewery’s flagship ale and a modern expression of a long northern tradition of using spruce tips in food and drink.
Why young spruce tips matter
The brewery uses young local Sitka spruce tips gathered in late spring. Harvesting them young creates a lighter citrus character and delicate sweetness rather than an aggressively piney flavor.
Built for the menu
The beer is lightly hopped and typically around 4.9% ABV. The brewery recommends it with Alaska seafood, and the same beer is used in the batter for the halibut fish and chips.
Legacy migration
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