Barrel-Aged Stout Drop Tomorrow
A Message from the Brewer
We have entered into the season of spook. A joyous time of year full of tricks and treats. I raise a question to you, my dear reader, what is more spooky than staring into the abyss of our Long Nights? I’m waiting. As temperatures drop and snow settles in, we find our proclivity for barrel aged beers rekindle and shine bright once more. On the spookiest day of the year, All Hallows’ Eve, we give a gift, a treat really, of our most prized possession: two versions of our award winning barrel aged imperial stout, Long Nights.
This year we were delighted to have a couple Baker’s Bourbon barrels and a couple Corralejo Tequila Cask Finished Templeton Rye Whiskey barrels to age in. Embark on the journey of exploration as you meander through notes of vanilla and caramel in one variant and sweet agave and coconut in the other.
Both variants of Long Nights Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout will be available on Thursday, October 31. Both variants will be available on tap and in 16oz single cans to-go while supplies last.
Cheers, and stay spooky,
Carey Fristoe
Head Brewer
First Friday This Week
Join us this Friday, November 1 as we welcome local coppersmith Riva Sazama back to our taproom! Riva’s incredible works include jewelry, hanging pieces and ornaments, making for gorgeous gifts and unique home accents! Catch her at our taproom this Friday from 5PM to 8PM!
What’s This?!
You’re joking, you’re joking! I can’t believe my eyes! Next Saturday, November 9, come on down to our taproom for sing-along to multi-holiday classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas! Lyrics will be onscreen and emphatic vocalizations are encouraged. Free and open to all ages, BYO comfy camping chair and enjoy a Black Spruce beer or soda with the show! Showings at 6PM at 7:30PM.
Take a Book, Leave a Book
‘Tis the season to cuddle up next to the fire with a good book. Refresh your inventory with our Book Swap! Drop off the gently used books early in the week or day-of, and on Wednesday, November 20, we’ll have everything set out and ready to peruse! All genres and reading levels are welcome, but no textbooks or magazines, please. Leftover books will be donated to a local organization that will enjoy them.
Even More Upcoming Events
Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition’s Get Out the Vote team will be at our taproom on Thursday, October 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 with information about how to vote in this year’s general election, including where to vote early, how to find your polling place to vote on election day and who is running for local office(s) in your district!
FAST Planning is seeking public comment on the Draft Fairbanks and North Pole Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plan and will be at our taproom with information about the draft plan and how you can submit your comments on Wednesday, November 6 from 4PM to 7PM.
Join us on Saturday, November 9 for a sing-along to The Nightmare Before Christmas! This family-friendly event will including two showings, one at 6PM and one at 7:30PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring a camping chair and a few snacks, and we’ll have beer, cider and non-alcoholic beverages (including soda) available for purchase.
Fun times are moving indoors, and Coloring Night is back! Wednesday, November 13, we’ll have crayons and coloring pages for kids and adults out on all of our taproom tables. You can even put your artwork on our fridge (our big walk-in cooler) when you’re done! This event is free and open to all ages (kids must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian).
We’ll be in Anchorage pouring at this year’s Alaska Crafted Festival on Saturday, November 16! This rad event will take place in downtown Anchorage at Williwaw Social, and you can get your tickets HERE. proceeds benefit the Brewers Guild of Alaska. See you there!
Holiday shopping season is here, and we’ll be hosting our own Local Makers Market on Saturday, November 23 from 4PM to 7PM! As always, enjoy a fresh pint of your favorite Black Spruce beer or cider while you shop, and stay tuned for details on featured vendors!
Who says creativity can’t be a little competitive? Sign up now for our upcoming Gingerbread House Building Competition, taking place on Saturday, November 30! Judged by two local pros, House of the Rising Bun’s Wendy Boger and Marlo’s Bakery’s Cathy Skrivanek, we’ve got space for ten teams of two to create in two hours the most impressive house in all the land. You can register for the competition and view the rules HERE. The competition is open to all ages (kids must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian), and we’ll have some festive winter movies playing, too!
ICYMI our food truck schedule is on our website! Check it out HERE for the skinny on upcoming taproom eats!
Anchorage and Mat-Su accounts, we’re comin’ for ya! Our next round of Anchorage and Mat-Su deliveries will be on November 4. Prepare yourself for a restock of your faves!