Beer Town, But the Wine Doesn't Embarrass Itself
Downtown · Anchorage · Brewpub · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 19, 2026
RagingWine reviewed 49th State Brewing - Anchorage’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You're here for the beer — and probably the view of Cook Inlet — but the wine list doesn't wave a white flag the moment you glance at it. Nine by-the-glass options at prices that would make a Manhattan restaurant weep with shame. Nobody's calling this a wine destination, but it's more than an afterthought.
The list is short and plays it safe: a Malbec, a Pinot Noir, a Pinot Grigio, a Rosé, a Chard, a red blend, a bubbly or two. These are crowd-familiar labels — Wine of Substance, Ruffino, Pike Road — nothing that'll make a wine nerd's eyes light up, but nothing that'll insult anyone either. There's no real regional narrative here, no through-line beyond 'wine people recognize.' The Gerard Bertrand Sauvignon is the lone flicker of something with actual terroir ambition on an otherwise approachable-but-flat roster.
Nine pours covering the major bases — white, red, rosé, fizz — all priced between $10.50 and $12. That's a genuinely fair range for Anchorage, where remoteness tends to inflate everything. Don't expect rotation or seasonal curation; what you see is what you get, and it's been that way for a while.
Pike Road Pinot Noir — $11
This one retails for $15 and they're pouring it for $11 a glass. That's not a markup — that's a markdown. Pike Road is a legit Willamette Valley producer and you're drinking it for less than you'd pay at the bottle shop down the street.
Gerard Bertrand Change Sauvignon
Everyone's going to order the Malbec or the Pinot Grigio on autopilot. The Gerard Bertrand is the only bottle on this list from a producer who actually thinks about what they're doing — organic farming, Languedoc roots, real winemaking intent. It's a quiet upgrade hiding in plain sight.
J Roget Brut Split
A single-serve split of J Roget is a gas station proposition at a sit-down restaurant. It's the cheapest sparkling wine money can buy, and a split format means you're paying a premium per ounce for the novelty of a tiny bottle. If you want bubbles, see if the Riondo Prosecco is available by the glass instead.
Pike Road Pinot Noir + Halibut and Chips
A lighter-bodied Oregon Pinot Noir has enough structure to hold up against the battered fish without steamrolling the delicate halibut flavor — especially one this fresh and Alaskan. It's a better call than the Pinot Grigio if you want something with a little more going on.
The Bottom Line
49th State is a beer hall with a rooftop and a conscience about its wine pricing — and that last part earns it real respect. You're not coming here to geek out on Burgundy, but you won't be punished for ordering a glass of wine either.
Downtown · Anchorage · American, International, Contemporary, Wine Bar
Crush is the kind of place that shouldn't exist where it exists, and that's exactly what makes it worth seeking out. If you're in Anchorage and you care about what's in your glass, you come here — full stop.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · Anchorage · New American
The Marx Brothers Café is the kind of place that makes you reconsider your assumptions about where serious wine lives. In a historic Anchorage bungalow, they've built a list that would hold its own in San Francisco — and that earns every bit of the Wild Card badge.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown / G Street corridor · Anchorage · Wine Bar / Bistro
Crush earns its Wild Card badge not by being perfect, but by being genuinely surprising — a 600-bottle cellar and 40+ glass pours in Anchorage is an achievement worth acknowledging out loud. If you're passing through or living here, this is where you go when you actually care what's in your glass.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Girdwood · Anchorage · Winery Restaurant / Taproom
Bear Creek Winery Loft earns its Wild Card badge honestly — it's not trying to be a serious wine destination and doesn't need to be. If you're in Girdwood and you skip this in favor of a hotel bar pour, you've made a mistake you'll regret when you're back home explaining why you didn't try the rhubarb wine made in Alaska.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Anchorage · Modern Mexican / Latin Fusion
Tequila 61° is a genuinely fun downtown Anchorage spot — but the wine list is not the reason to come. Order the tequila, drink the margaritas, and if someone at the table insists on wine, steer them toward the Pinot Grigio and move on.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · Anchorage · Brazilian Steakhouse (Churrascaria)
Texas de Brazil Anchorage is a reliable enough wine stop if you calibrate expectations to match the format — this is a chain steakhouse, not a wine destination, and the list behaves accordingly. Grab the Catena, eat a lot of picanha, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Moab · Brewpub
Moab Brewery is a solid brewpub doing exactly what it should — pouring craft beer to dusty hikers and mountain bikers. The wine list is an afterthought, and that's fine, as long as you treat it like one. Order the beer. If someone at your table insists on wine, the Trapiche Malbec is probably your least-bad option, but don't come here for the wine.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Hood River · Brewpub
pFriem is one of the best brewpubs in the Pacific Northwest, and the wine list knows its role — it's backup, not the headliner. If you're the wine person in a group of beer people, you'll survive and probably drink something decent from the region. If wine is your whole reason for going out, Hood River has better options for that and pFriem has better options for you — namely, the beer.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Truckee · Brewpub
Alibi Ale Works Truckee Public House is a brewpub that remembered wine drinkers exist — and that's genuinely more than many peers do. The list won't excite anyone with serious wine interest, but it gives casual drinkers enough familiar options to have a decent glass with their meal. Come for the beer, stay if you must for the wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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