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Alaska Airlines is now serving its first-ever custom craft beer exclusively brewed for the carrier by Seattle-based Fremont Brewing.
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On February 20 Alaska Airlines announced a long-overdue enhancement to its inflight offerings, a first-ever custom craft beer brewed exclusively for the carrier by Seattle-based Fremont Brewing.
Say hello to Cloud Cruiser, Alaska’s newest IPA which will be offered complimentary in First and Premium Class, as well as for purchase in the Main Cabin and served in select Lounges.
(Courtesy Alaska Airlines / Ingrid Barrentine)
The ‘Cloud Cruiser’ is the result of two popular Pacific Northwest brands coming together to create a top-tier beverage to add to our premium line-up,” said Todd Traynor-Corey, Alaska Airlines managing director of guest products.
“The only place in the world you’ll be able to find this one-of-a-kind craft beer is if you’re flying on Alaska or in one of our lounges. We have already received feedback from the first guests to taste our new premium West Coast product who say they can’t wait to fly us again and order another can of ‘Cloud Cruiser.
Fremont Brewing, which crafts small batch artisan beers in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, worked closely with Alaska Air to produce a variety of blends to taste test 30,000 feet in the air before both companies chose the bright orange, melon and tropical notes of the brewery’s India pale ale.
“‘Cloud Cruiser’ is a 6.5% ABV India Pale Ale brewed with a select blend of malts and Washington grown to stay fresh in the air with you,” added Matt Lincecum, Fremont Brewing’s Founder and Owner. “Fremont crafts ‘Cloud Cruiser’ using years of experience, providing beer to Alaska’s flights across the country.”
Alaska and Fremont artists worked collaboratively as well to create Cloud Cruiser’s uniquely designed can which features an Alaska Airlines 737-8 MAX soaring among the clouds above a retro-inspired backdrop of snow-capped mountains, as synonymous with Washington state as is its craft beer.
