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Denali Brewing Company offers the perfect blend of adventure and craft beer just minutes away from the heart of Talkeetna, a picturesque town just south of Denali. Founded in 2009, the brewery has grown from its humble Main Street origins to a 30-barrel operation at Mile 2 of the Talkeetna Spur Road, while remaining 100% employee-owned. During our visit, we tried six beers, with the standout being the "Twin Engine Red Ale". This bourbon barrel-aged red is anything but average—smooth, rich, and full of bourbon warmth. We’re not typically fans of red ales, but this one was so delicious and flavored "as advertised" that we made an exception here. Andrew also partook in the spirit, which he also gave two thumbs up 👍 We made sure to check out both the brewery and the brewpub during our overnight in Talkeetna. The brewery offers a wider selection of beers and spirits, with the scent of their freshly baked pizzas tempting us for a second lunch. However, we saved our appetites for the brewpub in downtown Talkeetna, where a lively atmosphere pairs perfectly with their hearty menu and great drinks. Denali Brewing Company isn’t just about the beer—it’s about the experience. Whether you’re rafting, biking, flying with a bush pilot, or simply exploring the historic town of Talkeetna, Denali is a must-visit brewery.

If you're traveling the Parks highway, stop in here. It's less than 3 minutes off the Parks Highway. They have plenty of beer choices, and many that aren't available anywhere but at the brewery. Their menu for food is small, but there's nothing on it that won't entertain your taste buds. Service is top notch with friendly staff. Their atmosphere is nice, and not overly crowded. They even have outdoor seating, it may be more limited in the winter, but there is a fire pit available. Kid friendly, and pet friendly at least outside. Pretty hopping in the summer time. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you like breweries / distilleries.

This place is ace! Friendly service, cool vibe and great drinks. We got a beer flight and a cider flight and everything was on tap. I loved the eye of the tiger cider, my other half liked the Chuga stout. Relaxed and not stuffy. There is a big menu of pizzas here, we mistakenly thought that this was the main drag with brisket and burgers but that was not so. That is in the township of Talkeetna. It was a good stopover, and we enjoyed our flights. The stain glass windows with the sunlight streaming through was amazing!