Alaska Railroad · Event train / day excursion

The Great Alaska Beer Train

Round-trip beer-tasting train from Anchorage to Portage with Glacier BrewHouse

Alaska Railroad runs The Great Alaska Beer Train as a single round trip along Turnagain Arm between Anchorage and Portage. The train departs the Anchorage Depot at 4:00pm and returns at 8:30pm the same evening, with Glacier BrewHouse pouring six half pints of beer onboard, each paired with its own food course. Extra beers can be bought for $6 each, cash only. Fares start from $207 per person, and the booking terms are strict: payment is due at booking and the fare is non-refundable and non-changeable, though a 10% fee allows a name change. This suits travelers looking for a themed evening out rather than a scenic day-long excursion, combining a short rail ride with a craft beer tasting.

What to know before you look closer

  • Additional beers beyond the six included half pints cost $6 each and must be paid in cash.
  • The booking is non-refundable and non-changeable, though a name change is allowed for a 10% fee.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    The Great Alaska Beer Train

    Round-trip rail journey from Anchorage to Portage with beer tastings and food from Glacier BrewHouse. Departs 4:00 PM from the Anchorage Depot; returns 8:30 PM.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The train departs the Anchorage Depot at 4:00pm for the run along Turnagain Arm to Portage.
  • Day 1Onboard, Glacier BrewHouse pours six half pints of beer paired with food for each type, before the train returns to Anchorage by 8:30pm.

Included

  • Round-trip rail
  • 6 half pints of Glacier BrewHouse beer
  • Special food served with each type of beer, served by Glacier BrewHouse
  • Free parking

Not included

  • Additional beers (available for purchase for $6 each, cash only)

Questions travellers ask

What does the fare include?
Round-trip rail from Anchorage to Portage, six half pints of Glacier BrewHouse beer, food served with each type of beer, and free parking.
What's not included?
Additional beers beyond the included six half pints, which cost $6 each and must be paid in cash.
What time does it run?
The train departs the Anchorage Depot at 4:00pm and returns at 8:30pm the same evening.
Can you change or cancel your booking?
No refunds or changes are allowed, though a name change is permitted for a 10% fee.
How much does it cost?
Fares start from $207 per person.

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