Alaskan Variety 12Pk

Alaskan Variety 12Pk is a mixed 12-pack of craft beer from Alaskan Brewing Company featuring four distinct styles, with ABVs ranging from 5.3% to 7.0%. The pack includes the European Beer Star Bronze-winning Amber Alt Style Ale alongside Husky IPA, White Wit Style Ale, and Kölsch—each brewed with glacier-fed water sourced from Alaska's Juneau Ice Field.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.3%–7.0%  |  Origin: Juneau, Alaska, USA  |  Style: Mixed Variety Pack (4 Styles)  |  Brewery: Alaskan Brewing Company (est. 1986)

Production & Heritage

Alaskan Brewing Company was founded in 1986 in Juneau, Alaska, making it one of the earliest craft breweries in the state. The brewery draws its water from the 1,500-square-mile Juneau Ice Field and from more than 90 inches of annual rainfall, giving each beer a distinctly clean mineral foundation. Alaskan Brewing also operates a proprietary carbon dioxide reclamation system that captures CO2 generated during fermentation and reuses it for tank purging and packaging—saving roughly 45,000 gallons of gas annually and preventing over one million pounds of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. This closed-loop approach reflects the brewery's longstanding commitment to sustainable production in one of America's most remote brewing locations.

Tasting Notes — By Style

Amber Alt Style Ale (5.3% ABV): Rich malt character balanced by moderate hop bitterness. A smooth, well-rounded ale that earned a Bronze medal in the Red Ale category at the 2024 European Beer Star, following a Silver medal in 2023.

Husky IPA (7.0% ABV): Tropical and stone fruit flavors dominate the palate, with pronounced aromas of tangerine and papaya. Bold yet approachable, this is the highest-ABV selection in the pack and delivers the most hop-forward profile.

White Wit Style Ale (5.3% ABV): A complex and delicate Belgian-style wheat beer brewed with spices. Light effervescent body leads to a citrus orange peel finish that keeps each sip refreshing.

Kölsch (5.3% ABV): An easy-drinking, German-inspired style featuring a softly malted palate with the clean freshness of hops. Crisp and sessionable, it serves as the most approachable beer in the lineup.

How to Drink the Alaskan Variety Pack

Each style rewards a slightly different approach. The Amber and Kölsch drink best from a standard pint glass at 40–45°F, allowing malt nuances to emerge. The Husky IPA benefits from a tulip glass at similar temperatures to concentrate its tropical aromatics. The White Wit shines in a wide-mouth goblet at 42–48°F, releasing its spice and citrus peel. For cocktail-curious drinkers, the Kölsch makes an excellent base for a beer-based Radler with fresh lemon juice, the Husky IPA can anchor a bold Michelada with lime and hot sauce, and the White Wit pairs naturally in a Shandy variation with lemonade and a sprig of mint.

Best For

• Introducing friends to the range of Alaskan Brewing's core lineup in a single purchase
• Summer cookouts or tailgating where varied palates need multiple options
• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who values regional authenticity and sustainability
• Stocking a home fridge for weeknight variety without committing to a full case of one style

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Alaskan Variety 12Pk taste like? The pack spans a wide flavor spectrum—from the malt-forward, balanced Amber and the crisp, clean Kölsch to the tropical hop intensity of Husky IPA and the spiced, effervescent White Wit. Together they represent Alaskan Brewing's core range from sessionable to bold.

How does the Alaskan Variety Pack compare to Sierra Nevada Variety Packs? Both breweries are pioneering American craft operations, but Alaskan Brewing distinguishes itself with glacier-fed Juneau water and a notably malt-balanced house style, whereas Sierra Nevada leans more heavily into West Coast hop character across its lineup. The Alaskan pack also includes a traditional Kölsch and a Belgian-inspired Wit, offering broader European-style diversity.

Is the Alaskan Variety Pack good for beginners? Yes—the Kölsch and White Wit are light, approachable entry points, while the Amber and Husky IPA offer more complexity for drinkers ready to explore bolder flavors within the same pack.

Where is the Alaskan Variety Pack made? All four beers are brewed by Alaskan Brewing Company in Juneau, Alaska, using glacier-fed water that originates in the Juneau Ice Field. The brewery has operated in Juneau since its founding in 1986.

What foods pair well with the Alaskan Variety Pack? The Amber complements grilled burgers and smoked meats with its malt backbone. Husky IPA stands up to spicy tacos or Thai curry, cutting through heat with its tropical hop oils. White Wit pairs naturally with steamed mussels, light salads, or goat cheese due to its citrus-spice finish. The Kölsch is an easy match for grilled seafood, particularly salmon or halibut, echoing Alaska's coastal culinary identity.

What sizes does the Alaskan Variety Pack come in? The standard format is a 12-pack of 12 oz cans, with three cans of each of the four included styles.

Is the Alaskan Variety Pack worth the price? It positions as a mid-range craft variety pack, and the inclusion of four genuinely distinct styles—including the award-winning Amber and a 7.0% ABV IPA—delivers strong value relative to packs that feature minor variations on a single style.

Why the Alaskan Variety Pack?

What separates this variety pack from dozens of competitors is provenance and production integrity. Glacier-fed water from one of the world's largest ice fields gives each beer a remarkably clean base, while Alaskan Brewing's CO2 reclamation system reflects a genuine sustainability commitment rare in the industry. The Amber's back-to-back recognition at the European Beer Star—Silver in 2023 and Bronze in 2024—confirms that this isn't just a regional novelty. For drinkers who want a variety pack where every style has a reason to exist and a distinct character worth exploring, Alaskan Brewing delivers on that promise with nearly four decades of craft credibility behind it.