DINE
Pizza and Beer
A COMBINATION THAT ’ S ALWAYS IN SEASON
The sign in the window reads “ Suds & Za ,” a fun wordplay on the offerings found inside the metal building just outside of Sitka ’ s downtown .
Pizza and beer , a classic combination , are what patrons of Harbor Mountain Brewing Co . and Campfire Kitchen come for , but what keeps them coming back is the chance to taste new creations with unique ingredients .
With seasonal ingredients that have been carefully and skillfully handcrafted into small batch beers and oneof-a-kind pizzas , locals and visitors alike can expect something new every time they visit .
Currently , the brewery ’ s list of beers is always changing , but soon , patrons can expect to see four production beers consistently on tap with a rotation of several other small batch beers that fluctuate with the seasons , like their blueberry-inspired Saison . “ Really , it ’ s the seasons that tell me what to make ,” says Zach Anderson , head brewer . “ I ’ m still learning all that Sitka and this region have to offer , but the goal is to incorporate more local ingredients that we can gather . Everything from the spruce tips we already use to fireweed , blueberries , kelp , and oyster shells .”
Cambria Goodwin , owner of Campfire Kitchen , also credits the inspiration behind her menu to the beautiful seasonal ingredients she and her partner , Luke , work
hard to source throughout the year . Her hand-stretched dough , carefully selected toppings , and even the names of her pizzas , like the Kickin ’ Baby , which was inspired by her daughter , are clear indicators of how much love Cambria pours into her creations . Like their neighbors at the brewery , Campfire Kitchen incorporates local ingredients , such as spruce tips and kelp , though Cambria says the ingredient she gets most excited about is chanterelle mushrooms . “ There ’ s something about when it starts to feel like fall , and you get in your rain gear and go out into the forest to find little treasures . The chanterelles are like golden pockets of sunshine in the rain . They taste incredible , and they ’ re really fun to cook with ,” she explains .
The location ’ s cozy atmosphere is kid-friendly with covered outdoor dining and offers drinks for the family including flavored seltzers and kombucha . Though exciting changes are to come for these two businesses , customers can still expect to enjoy the undeniable combination of chewy , pull-apart crust , melty cheese , and unique toppings alongside the well-balanced flavors of a locally-made brew .
Sitka ’ s pizza and beer scene expands to other local establishments too , each offering different flavor
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