"Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board"

Up until the beginning of this year, state laws banned breweries and wineries from having live entertainment on site.

Businesses in Juneau and across Alaska have been surprised to find their alcohol license renewals denied by the state recently. A new bill could solve the issue, but legislators say more reforms are necessary to overhaul Alaska’s alcohol laws.

State lawmakers are hearing public input on whether distilleries should be allowed to serve mixed drinks Saturday morning in the State Capitol building. The House Community and Regional Affairs Committee hearing is on House Bill 269, which would clarify the law regarding serving mixed drinks in distillery tasting rooms.

Customers of Paradise Café in the Mendenhall Valley can now enjoy a cocktail with their coffee and scone, as the eatery begins serving alcohol to customers.

Alaska’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board director has given recommendations on how to improve the rollout of marijuana regulation in the coming months.