Anchor Brewing has been sold by Fritz Maytag.  The details are still emerging, and rumors are swirling regarding who the buyer is, but it looks like one of America’s oldest breweries is going to be under new management.  Based on what I’ve heard, I’m convinced enough to put this post up. I just hope [...]

Dinner at the historic Anchor Brewery, hosted by Fritz Maytag and Ken Grossman of Sierra Neveda?  Sign me up!  The mind boggles at such a coming together of minds and brewing talents. The dinner was in honor of the launch of Fritz & Ken’s Ale, a collaborative Imperial Stout that marks the first of serveral forthcoming [...]

       Anchor Brewing kicked off SF Beer Week today with the launch of a new, very limited beer: Our Barrel Ale.  It’s a special blend of their ales no Steam Beer here – and aged in their own Old Potrero Rye Whiskey barrels. They hosted the event in the brewery to celebrate, which brings me to an awkward admission: even [...]

  Every year, Anchor releases their Special Christmas Ale, and every year, it’s just a bit different. The spices, the beer recipe, and the tree on the label all vary, making each a unique snowflake.  I think this sort of experimentation is  great – and it makes for a particularly exciting vertical tasting.   Jeff, a member of the BABC, [...]