#036 Magnetic North Brewing Co: Starting a Brewery & Staying the Course in Alaska - Jeremiah Christian

In this episode of The State I Am In, I sit down with Jeremiah Christian, founder of Magnetic North Brewing Company in Anchorage, Alaska. Jeremiah started a brewery on the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic—when most people were pulling back, he leaned in and found ways for his long anticipated business to survive. What followed wasn’t smooth growth or overnight success, but six years of navigating setbacks, regulations, taxes, and the constant pressure of staying afloat in his industry's challenging business environment.What separates Jeremiah isn’t luck or perfect timing—it’s his willingness to do what he said he was going to do. Even when it got hard. Even when it stopped making sense. Even when the hits kept coming. We talk about what it really looks like to build something from the ground up in Alaska, the realities of the craft beer industry, and the mindset and tactics it takes to keep going when quitting would be easier. This is a conversation about grit, direction, and refusing to drift.   What We Cover: Starting a brewery during COVID  The realities of running a business in Alaska  Regulations, taxes, and industry challenges  The decline and pressure within the craft beer market  Why “doing what you said you would” matters  The mindset required to stay in the game long-term  Building something for locals, not just tourists  About Magnetic North Brewing Co: Magnetic North Brewing is an Anchorage-based brewery focused on crafting beer for Alaskans. Built on consistency, grit, and a commitment to the community, it reflects the same mindset Jeremiah brings to business—steady, intentional, and resilient.Check them out on Facebook and Instagram www.magneticnorthbrewingco.comShoot me a text, what do you think?