Open @ Noon Iditarod Monday
Image Credit: Black Spruce Brewing Company
In case you missed it, the Iditarod Sled Dog Race is coming to Fairbanks! Next Monday, March 3 at 11AM, the race’s official restart will take place on the frozen Chena River right outside of Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. You know what’s a quick, eight minute drive (that feels like five) from the race start? Our beautiful taproom! Next Monday, March 3, our taproom will open at noon just for the race start! After you cheer on the racers, stop by to enjoy a pint of our award-winning beer or cider in our cozy taproom or out on our sunny patio! Our patio is dog-friendly (must be on-leash with owner and well-behaved), and the forecast is calling for warm temperatures!
If you’re planning to go watch the race start, check out a great video HERE from the Fairbanks North Star Borough with parking and shuttle tips, and remember to leave your pooch at home for the start! Good luck to all of this year’s racers, and cheers to exciting times in the Golden Heart City!
We ♥ Aaron Wilbur & Bikes
Congratulations to our sponsored racer and one of the coolest cats around, Aaron Wilbur, for finishing fifth in this year’s Iditarod Trail Invitational 350-Mile Men’s Bike Race! Aaron’s no stranger to the ITI trail, and he totally crushed this year’s race! If you see him in the taproom, around town or out on another trail, be sure to give him a heartfelt high-five and to tell him great job! Congratulations on another race well-ridden, Aaron!
For Fox Sake, It’s a New Lager
She’s a beaut, Clark. Look at how crisp and clear that little devil is! What a way to start the weekend. For Fox Sake Helles Lager is now on tap and available in 4-packs to-go, and this one’s gonna go fast. Helles lagers are crazy easy-drinking and hella refreshing, really the pinot grigio of beers. This one is made with Steffi Pilsner Malt from Latah, Washington, as well as German Tettnanger hops for that old world profile and stunningly balanced bitterness. This one’s gonna be a spring skiing crusher, so get your fill before it’s gone!
Upcoming Events
Our next First Friday will be a real banger! We look forward to welcoming returning artist Zoe Marshall back to our taproom on Friday, March 7! Zoe lives and works in the Goldstream Valley, and her work reflects the land, featuring leaning spruce trees, sweeping views of the domes and stunning sunsets. We can’t wait to welcome Zoe back, and we hope you’ll join us!
The Fairbanks Sensory-Friendly Social Club will host its next Caregiver Connection with us on Saturday, March 8 from 2PM to 4PM. All are welcome to this relaxing and fun get-together!
Let your creative juices flow at our monthly Coloring Night! The next one will take place on Wednesday, March 12. As always, we’ll have coloring pages for both kids and grown-ups available, as well as all of the crayons your heart could ever desire.
Put our next monthly Book Swap on your calendar because it’s comin’ atcha on Wednesday, March 19! Our March book swap’s theme is “Tell Me Your Life Story.” Memoirs and biographies will be the focus of this swap, and tales of all sorts of folks are welcome. Bring a book you’re ready to let someone else enjoy, and prepare to find your next great read. As always, we’ll also have a table with books just for kiddos. This great program is FREE thanks to our friends at Forget-Me-Not Books!
Anchorage and Mat-Su accounts, we’re comin’ for ya! Our next round of Anchorage and Mat-Su deliveries will be on March 10. Prepare yourself for a restock of your faves!