[In so many ways this man was the hero of The Great Beer Trek. He was the grown-up who recognized that the game was afoot, meaning that a beer revolution was fermenting ... er, fomenting. He turned his back on the family appliance business, and a ready-made fortune, in favor of rescuing a tradition brewing... Continue Reading →
Anchor Brewing to Cease Operations
FILE: A sign is displayed on the front door of the Anchor Brewing Co. on August 3, 2017 in San Francisco. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images [This brings up a host of deep memories. Visiting with Fritz Maytag and seeing the revitalization of Anchor Steam was one of the most inspirational moments of the Great Beer Trek.... Continue Reading →