49th State Brewing - Anchorage
Beer Town, But the Wine Doesn't Embarrass Itself
Downtown · Anchorage · Brewpub · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 19, 2026
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First Impression
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.
Selection Deep Dive
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.
By the Glass
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.
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