Big Swig Tours LLC — Local services in Alaska

Bryan picked us up at the Seward cruise terminal and transferred us to our AirBnB in downtown Anchorage. It was late in cruise season so ended up just being 4 of us which made this an even more amazing, intimate experience. I cannot say enough about what an incredible experience this tour was. To even call it a tour seems inaccurate since it felt more like we were picked up by an old friend that we hadn’t seen in a while who wanted to show us the best of Alaska. I highly, highly, highly recommend this as an alternative to a simple bus transfer to Anchorage. The initial 2 hour drive through “postcard Alaska” was breathtaking and Bryan shared a ton of information about the area, including the earthquake that altered the area topography in amazing ways. The tram to the top of Alyeska was stunning and lunch was tasty among such a gorgeous backdrop. The first brewery in Girdwood was by far our group’s favorite stop. Every beer was delicious, our host, Jake, was fun and knowledgeable, and they made us feel like family. We could have stayed all day. The second stop at the Anchorage Distillery was super informative, the staff very friendly and the cocktail was superb. We ended at Double Shovel and could not have asked for a better ending to the trip. We were met with a gorgeous day sitting in the open air tasting room and sipping on the tastiest ciders I’ve ever had. They’re truly masters of their craft with a cider for every taste. Throughout all of this I cannot stress enough Bryan’s professionalism, kindness, and depth of knowledge about Alaska. You can tell he takes immense pride in what he does and that he’s forged deep and meaningful relationships with the vendors on the tour. If cost is making you hesitate, I will say that this was worth every penny and more. Don’t hesitate and...

My husband and I had a wonderful time with Bryan and Big Swig Anchorage Brews Tour. Due to Bryan’s close relationship with each of the featured breweries, all of us on the tour felt very comfortable asking questions throughout it. As a result, we learned more on this tour than on any others we have attended in the past. And we’ve attended quite a few! In addition, because of Alaskan law (which we also learned about on this tour), most of Anchorage’s major breweries are located outside of the downtown area. Big Swig is a perfect (and safe!) way to visit these breweries while on vacation. The charcuterie and cheese board midway through the tour was an unexpected (and absolutely delicious) bonus. My only complaint about this tour is that it did not last longer. We would have gladly hung out with Bryan, his brewery buds, and our new tour van companions for the rest of the evening. Big Swig Anchorage Brews Tour is a must for any beer-lover who...

This was a birthday gift for my husband, he's a craft beer fan. I went along, not being a beer drinker, as the designated driver. I learned a ton of information about the beer industry here in Anchorage and the state of Alaska. Bryan was super informative about his tours and served as a guide for the tourists in our group. We visited 3 breweries and tap rooms, all completely different in the style of beer that was produced. My husband had a fantastic, over the moon good time. What I noticed most was how passionate the brewers were about their craft. They took time to answer all my questions and it was apparent how much they loved what they do. In the end, I sampled a few beers that I actually enjoyed so I can no longer say that I'm not a beer drinker. Thank you Bryan! I would highly recommend Big Swig Tours to anyone visiting Anchorage who...