America's oldest craft brewery shutting down after 127 years
Anchor got its start in 1896 in San Francisco, becoming the nation’s first-ever craft brewery.
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Anchor got its start in 1896 in San Francisco, becoming the nation’s first-ever craft brewery.
San Francisco's Anchor Brewing Company and longtime owner Fritz Maytag changed the course of the entire American beer industry. Now, the brewery is closing for good.
Anchor was a trailblazer in the U.S., brewing craft beers in the 1970s when most Americans were loyal to a handful of major brands.
San Francisco-based Anchor Brewing, America's first craft brewer closes its doors over declining sales
San Francisco's Anchor Brewing, the oldest craft brewery in the U.S., is closing after 127 years due to inflation, lockdowns, and the market.