Est. 1998 · Fox, Alaska

BUILT ON
gold rush dirt
& SPRING WATER.

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling Co. was founded by two lifelong Alaskans, Glenn Brady and Chilkoot Ward, whose passion for brewing exceptional beer and fostering a welcoming atmosphere shines through in every pint we pour.

B

Beer

Handcrafted, bold beers made with the purest Alaskan spring water.

F

Food

Delicious house-made dishes that celebrate Alaskan ingredients.

G

Gatherings

Spacious event venues for weddings, parties, and corporate gatherings.

— A Brief History

From Pedro Creek to your pint glass.

Beer taps pouring a fresh pint
July 22, 1902

Felix Pedro strikes gold at Pedro Creek. People flood in; Fox turns into a lively mining camp.

1908

Fox gets its own post office — and outgrows Fairbanks for a time.

1970s

Max Redé Mercantile becomes the Fox Roadhouse — a much-needed pit stop on rough dirt roads.

1983

Glenn Brady's grandmother Darlene takes over the Roadhouse. Massive expansion to 30,000 sq ft.

1997

Glenn buys the building from his grandma. The plan: a brewery.

February 1998

First batch brewed. America's northernmost brewery is born.

1998–2006

Free Beer Fridays — when on-site sales were illegal — become a Goldstream Valley tradition.

2004

The Fox Roadhouse closes. Renovation plans for a new space begin.

2006

State law changes — small breweries can finally sell beer on-site.

2007

The new pub opens: 150 seats below, 250 upstairs for banquets and events.

2012

Anchorage Airport location opens in Concourse C.

Today

Two locations. Same family. Same legendary taste.