Doug & Amy Hogue
Co-Founders
Doug was a Soldotna schoolteacher when he helped found KRBC. His and Amy's dedication to education and community shaped the brewery's core values from day one.
Est. 2006 · Soldotna, Alaska
Three couples who fell in love with homebrewing together built one of Alaska's most beloved breweries. Twenty years later, they're still pouring, still gathering, still giving back.
Our Philosophy
"Complement your adventure — whether fishing, hiking, snow machining, or just relaxing — with freshly brewed beer."
We built this brewery to be part of something larger than a tap list. From day one, KRBC has been about the Kenai Peninsula community — the people who fish these waters, hike these trails, and raise their families in this corner of Alaska.
"We take pride in what we do and love helping build the community where we raise our families." That's not marketing copy. That's what got us here.
The People Behind the Pints
Three couples. One shared obsession with craft beer. A 2001 homebrewing session that turned into a 20-year brewery.
Co-Founders
Doug was a Soldotna schoolteacher when he helped found KRBC. His and Amy's dedication to education and community shaped the brewery's core values from day one.
Co-Founders
Wendell and Wendi brought craft expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to the founding trio. Their commitment to quality beer and community remains the backbone of KRBC.
Co-Founders
John and Naomi joined the homebrewing crew in 2001 and helped build KRBC into the Kenai Peninsula's cornerstone brewery. Family, community, and beer — in that order.
The Journey
Doug & Amy Hogue, Wendell & Wendi Dutcher, and John & Naomi Weetman meet and bond over homebrewing. A shared love of craft beer plants the seed for something bigger.
After five years perfecting their recipes, the three families open Kenai River Brewing Company in Soldotna, Alaska. Doug is still teaching school while helping launch the brewery.
KRBC launches the Tsalteshi Trail charity beer program, partnering with the local trail association to brew seasonal beers that directly fund Soldotna's trail network.
Twelve years in, KRBC expands into a new facility, adds a canning line, and launches a full scratch kitchen. Sunken Island IPA and Skilak Scottish begin statewide can distribution.
KRBC releases the AK Coast IPA in partnership with the Kenai Watershed Forum — tying craft beer to king salmon conservation and reinforcing the brewery's commitment to the Kenai Peninsula.
172 beers brewed, 20,160+ Untappd ratings, and counting. Kenai River Brewing continues as the anchor of Soldotna's craft beer and community scene.
Community First
Every season, we brew a special beer and donate a portion of proceeds directly to the Tsalteshi Trail Association — the volunteer-driven trail network right in Soldotna's backyard.
The Tsalteshi Trail Ale isn't just a beer. It's a direct investment in the trails used by Soldotna runners, mountain bikers, and cross-country skiers year-round. When you buy a pint of Tsalteshi Trail Ale, you're funding the trails you love.
Seasonal charity beer. Spicy rye character, earthy finish, brewed with purpose.
Conservation
In 2024, we partnered with the Kenai Watershed Forum to release the AK Coast IPA — a beer that does more than taste great. A portion of every pour supports king salmon conservation on the Kenai River.
The salmon runs define this place. The river defines this community. Protecting it is the least we can do.
Find AK Coast IPA on Tap