Baruth and his son-in-law Otto Schinkel, Jr. Just last month, an announcement was made that Anchor’s distribution would be limited to its home state of California and the brewery’s fan favorite Christmas Ale was discontinued.Īnchor Brewing was founded in 1896 by German immigrant Ernst F. Japanese beer company Sapporo bought Anchor Brewing in 2017, and apparently employees had not been happy with the company’s management style especially after they unionized in 2019. This is not only the end of an era in the craft brewing world, but it also means that 61 people have lost their jobs. Qatar Has Banned Alcohol Sales at World Cup Stadiums Just Days Before Games Begin “The impacts of the pandemic, inflation, especially in San Francisco, and a highly competitive market left the company with no option but to make this sad decision to cease operations.”īubbly Beef? France's Champagne Region Is Seriously Mad at Miller High Life for Calling Itself 'the Champagne of Beers'įour Roses and Brooklyn Brewery Teamed Up for a Limited Edition Beer Aged in Bourbon Barrels “This was an extremely difficult decision that Anchor reached only after many months of careful evaluation,” he said. According to Singer, the brewery was losing millions of dollars and was no longer economically sustainable to operate, and had unsuccessfully sought a buyer over the past few years.
Last night, Vinepair’s Dave Infante reported that the brewery’s closure was imminent, and this information was confirmed this morning via a press release from spokesperson Sam Singer. This is tough news about this beloved brewery and San Francisco institution, which is famous for its Steam Beer as well as many other varieties. Beer fans are crying into their mugs today after hearing the news that longtime stalwart of the craft brewing scene, Anchor Brewing, is ceasing operations.
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