Anchorage has a thriving craft-beer scene, with breweries and taprooms across the city serving locally made ales, lagers and seasonal brews, often using Alaskan ingredients. Places such as the citys pioneering breweries offer tasting rooms and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere. Sampling Alaskan craft beer at a local brewery is a popular way to spend an evening in Anchorage and a great way to taste the citys distinctive and award-winning brewing culture.