Alaska, like Hawaii reqires the ID for ALL alcohol sales....even airports and hotels.IF you have had troubles (DUI spousal etc) your drivers 's license is punched with a hole it has NOTHING to do with age...it is to let everyone know "no booze for this abuser. Both states have indigenous populations...for whom alcohol has a horrible effect.
Sincerely, Gargoyle
Of course problem drinkers can always find someone to "pimp " them a brew like Ebbie did...