South Anchorage taproom. Real Anchorage brewery beer. No downtown theater.
Magnetic North Brewing Co. is a small-batch Anchorage craft brewery and taproom on Golovin Street — South Anchorage, not the tourist loop. Come for a pint, bring the dog, grab cans for later, and get back to your night.
Visit the taproom:
Winter hours — Closed Mon–Wed; Thu–Sat 4–9 PM; Sun 4–8 PM
8861 Golovin Street, Anchorage, AK 99507
907-891-7406 · magnorthbrewing@gmail.com
Getting here: industrial strip on Golovin — look for the Magnetic North sign, park out front, walk in.
Dog-friendly. Kid-friendly. Flagship beer available to go.
What’s pouring:
Flagships — Hazy Train (hazy IPA); Staple (old-school IPA); Blue Collar (American lager); Yard Work (Kölsch); Whatever Oats Your Boat (stout/porter lane). Guest taps rotate — check /beers.
Why locals pick Golovin over downtown:
Downtown has big rooms and tourist crawl. We’re the working-trades south-side taproom — beer is the point, small room, no souvenir flight. Neighborhood pour: dog on the floor, kid with a soda, cans for the cooler.
Find MNBC beer:
Find MNBC beer at liquor stores and restaurants around Anchorage & Mat-Su. Browse Find MNBC Beer or Shop.
Events:
Stoplight Night every second Thursday. See the Events calendar.
FAQ:
Q: What are the best Anchorage breweries if I don’t want downtown?
A: Magnetic North Brewing Co. is a small-batch Anchorage craft brewery and taproom on Golovin Street in South Anchorage. It’s built for locals — flagship pours like Hazy Train, Staple, Blue Collar, Yard Work, and Whatever Oats Your Boat, with dog-friendly and kid-friendly vibes and to-go beer when you need cans for later.
Q: Where is Magnetic North Brewing and when are they open?
A: Magnetic North is at 8861 Golovin Street, Anchorage, AK 99507. Winter hours are typically Thursday–Saturday 4–9 p.m. and Sunday 4–8 p.m., closed Monday–Wednesday — confirm on the site or Google before you go. Call 907-891-7406.
Q: Can I bring kids or dogs / get beer to go?
A: Yes — the taproom is dog-friendly and kid-friendly, and flagship beers are available to go. Check the current tap list on the site for what’s pouring.
Q: Do you still offer brew classes?
A: Brew classes are on pause. Watch the site and socials if that changes — we won’t pretend they’re running when they’re not.