Ӱ, Latitude 65 to launch Nanook 65 Golden Ale
Marmian Grimes
907-474-7902
Sept. 9, 2022
The University of Ӱ Fairbanks has teamed up with Fairbanks’ Latitude 65 Brewing
Company on a new beer that will boost scholarships for Ӱ Nanooks student-athletes.
Latitude 65 will formally launch Nanook 65 Golden Ale at a keg-tapping event Thursday,
Sept. 15, from 4-6 p.m. at its brewery in Fairbanks. Ӱ will host a similar event
the following day, Friday, Sept. 16, from 5-7 p.m. at The Pub in the Wood Center on
campus.
Nanook 65 Golden Ale is described as an approachable and full-flavored ale with tangerine
and floral hop notes and a nice crisp finish. It will be available at Ӱ Nanooks
hockey games at the Carlson Center, The Pub and in the taproom at the Latitude 65
brewery. One dollar per pint will go toward scholarships for Ӱ Nanooks student-athletes.
In addition to supporting student-athletes, the partnership with Latitude 65 stands
to increase community interest in Nanooks athletics and support of its teams, said
Brock Anundson, Ӱ athletic director.
"We are excited about this collaboration with Lat 65 Brewing, one of Fairbanks’ favorite
local brands,” he said. “This innovative partnership has the ability to engage the
community, boost student-athlete scholarships and enhance the Nanook Nation experience,
both at the games and when visiting the taproom.”
The effort to create a Nanook brew started more than a year ago. Latitude 65 owners
Zeb Mabie and Andy Roe were looking to create a new beer, and Ӱ was looking for
a partner.
"We are always looking for ways to be involved in our community and have been longtime
supporters of Ӱ athletics. Given my time as a collegiate hockey player, this partnership
just made sense,” Mabie said. “Andy and I see this as a great opportunity to support
the Nanooks and collegiate athletes, as well as strengthen both organizations’ ties
to the community."
In addition to the launch events Thursday and Friday, Nanook 65 Golden Ale will be
available at the Blue and Gold hockey games Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17, at 7
p.m. in the Patty Ice Arena. The scrimmages are part of Starvation Gulch activities
at Ӱ.
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS: Nathan Pearsall, 360-389-8182, npearsall@alaska.edu. Brock Anundson, 907-474-6870, bsanundson@alaska.edu. Zeb Mabie, 907-388-6348, zebsrg@gmail.com.