The GNBC Mission
- To educate people about beer, beer tasting, beer judging, and brewing techniques based on shared knowledge and experience
- To engage in enjoyable social activities focused on homebrewing as a common foundation
- To promote the hobby and enjoyment of homebrewing
- To promote the responsible use of alcoholic beverages
The Great Northern Brewers Club is a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the State of Alaska and is registered with the American Homebrewers Association. Please click here to open a copy of our incorporation articles (PDF file). We do not maintain a physical mailing address, so please do not mail anything to an address posted online; contact the Membership Coordinator for an address if you need to mail something.
PLEASE NOTE: Club elections are held in November, with offices being taken in January. Our Club Bylaws can be viewed here: club bylaws (PDF file).
GNBC Officers & Board Members
| Presidents |
Elizabeth Greer & Scott Clendaniel | president@greatnorthernbrewers.org |
| Vice President | Ira Edwards | vp@greatnorthernbrewers.org |
| Treasurer | Zack Quam | treasurer@greatnorthernbrewers.org |
| Secretary | Nathaniel Gingery | secretary@greatnorthernbrewers.org |
| Board Member, 2026-2028 | Gwen Higgins | E-mail me |
| Board Member, 2026-2028 | Steve Johnson | E-mail me |
| Board Member, 2025-2026 | Lisa Saperstein | E-mail me |
| Board Member, 2025-2026 | Cody Baggett | E-mail me |
| Board Member, 2025-2026 | Scott Clendaniel | E-mail me |
| Membership Coordinator | Steve Johnson |
membership@greatnorthernbrewers.org |
| Social Media & Events Coordinators | Maria Benner | E-mail me |
Become a Member of the GNBC
If you have any interest in brewing your own beer, mead, or cider, this is the club for you! Many of our members have been brewing for years and have a great deal of knowledge and experience to pass along on the art and science of brewing. Learn more about membership