The Alaska Airlines x Fremont Brewing Cloud Cruiser IPA is the first-ever custom craft beer created exclusively for the airline for it to serve to passengers in-flight. The beer will be provided to passengers in first and premium class as a complementary drink option, while passengers in the main cabin will be able to purchase it at an additional cost. The beer was created by taste testing various options at 30,000-feet before settling on this India pal ale (IPA) with orange, tropical and melon notes.
Managing Director of Guest Products Todd Traynor-Corey commented on the new Alaska Airlines x Fremont Brewing Cloud Cruiser IPA saying, "The Cloud Cruiser is the result of two Pacific Northwest brands coming together…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."
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Alaska Airlines x Fremont Brewing Cloud Cruiser IPA is Crisp
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