Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBear Paw Bar & Grill
Anchorage, AK · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program leans hard into Alaska. The draft list runs 31 taps with breweries like 49th State, Alaskan Brewing, Broken Tooth, Denali, Midnight Sun, and Glacier Brewhouse, with ABV noted for each. Cocktails split between a 'Bear Nectar' section and a margarita list, using ingredients such as birch syrup, spruce tip, and an infused Bloody Mary base. Wine stays multi-varietal but familiar, and non-alcoholic options include mocktails and Athletic brews.
- What should I order?
- Start with a draft from the Alaska-heavy tap list, such as 49th State Brewing 8 Star Lager or Alaskan Brewing Husky IPA. If you want a cocktail, the Birch & Rosemary Old Fashioned and Spruce Tip Gin & Tonic are the most distinctly Alaskan builds on the menu.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who want Alaska-brewed beer without hunting for it, and drinkers who prefer cocktails with regional ingredients like birch syrup, spruce tip, and rhubarb. The wine list is for those who want a familiar glass rather than a deep cellar.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The draft list is the anchor: 31 taps with Alaska breweries including 49th State, Alaskan Brewing, Bear Paw River, Broken Tooth, Denali, Glacier Brewhouse, Matanuska, Midnight Sun, King St, and Stoney Creek. Cocktails follow with Alaska-themed ingredients like birch syrup, spruce tip, and rhubarb in a house Bloody Mary base.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Two menus support the cocktail program: a core list with 11 'Bear Nectar' cocktails and five margaritas, plus a February featured-cocktails image with four seasonal drinks and a Chipotle Pineapple Margarita. Recipes name specific spirits and modifiers, and several use Alaska-themed ingredients such as birch syrup, spruce tip, and rhubarb.
Menu strengths
- — Broad range across two distinct menus, with named spirits and modifiers rather than generic categories
- — Alaska-themed ingredients like birch syrup, spruce tip, and a house Bloody Mary base give several drinks a specific regional angle
Standout selections
- — Birch & Rosemary Old Fashioned: bourbon infused with Alaskan birch syrup, rosemary, cherry, and orange peel
- — Spruce Tip Gin & Tonic: gin, tonic, and lime with a hint of Alaskan spruce tip
- — Bear Country Bloody Mary: vodka infused with an Alaskan garden of tomato, onion, celery, carrot, cucumber, garlic, rhubarb, and dill, shaken with house-made mix
- — Cadillac Margarita: silver tequila, house-made agave, orange juice, and pineapple juice with a float of Gran Marnier
Wine
The wine list is multi-varietal, covering rose, red, white, and sparkling. Selections include Bonterra Rose, several Kendall Jackson bottlings, and Korbel Chamag Brut. The list is functional and familiar rather than deep.
Menu strengths
- — Spans rose, red, white, and sparkling, with multiple varietals under Kendall Jackson
- — Includes a named sparkling wine used in a featured cocktail
Standout selections
- — Bonterra Rose; Kendall Jackson Cab Sauv; Korbel Chamag Brut 187
Beer
The draft program is the strongest part of the beverage list: 31 beers on tap with heavy Alaska brewery representation, ABV listed for each pour, and a seasonal rotating tap alongside rotating Midnight Sun and Turnagain Brewing handles. Bottled beer, seltzer, and non-alcoholic brews round out the range.
Menu strengths
- — 31 taps with Alaska breweries including 49th State, Alaskan Brewing, Broken Tooth, Denali, Glacier Brewhouse, Matanuska, Midnight Sun, King St, and Stoney Creek
- — Bottled beer, seltzer, and non-alcoholic Athletic brews extend the program beyond draft
Standout selections
- — 49th State Brewing 8 Star Lager, 4.9% ABV
- — Alaskan Brewing Husky IPA, 7% ABV; Midnight Sun Panty Peeler Tripel, 8.5% ABV
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic side covers mocktails and a standard soda range, with Rugged Root Beer and Vanilla Cream Soda among the listings. Athletic non-alcoholic brews appear in four styles, including Run Wild IPA. The combination of mocktails and non-alcoholic beer gives the category more range than a soda-only list.
Menu strengths
- — Mocktails heading plus a broad soda and specialty list including Rugged Root Beer and Vanilla Cream Soda
- — Athletic non-alcoholic brews in four styles, including Run Wild IPA
Standout selections
- — Athletic Run Wild IPA, non-alcoholic brew listed under Bottled Beer / Seltzer
Spirits
The menu also invites guests to ask about local spirits.; Named spirit brands include Malfy Rosa Gin, 360 Vanilla Vodka, Four Roses Bourbon, The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, and Conciere tequila
Menu strengths
- — Named spirit brands include Malfy Rosa Gin, 360 Vanilla Vodka, Four Roses Bourbon, The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, and Conciere tequila
- — Menu invites guests to ask about local spirits, pointing to an Alaska-focused selection
Standout selections
- — The Botanist Islay Dry Gin; Malfy Rosa Gin
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