But recent economic pressures proved too much for the oldest craft brewer in the country: After 127 years, Anchor Brewing Company is shutting down.
Anchor added that although it had stopped brewing, it would continue packing and distributing beer while available.
In 2021, Anchor Brewing tried to adapt, rebranding and bottling and canning more of its beers to sell in grocery stores.
But those changes “couldn’t make up for the significant loss of sales,” he added.
In a last-ditch attempt to stay afloat, Anchor limited sales of its beer to California, and stopped producing one of its products, a Christmas ale.
Persons:
” Sam Singer
Organizations:
Anchor Brewing Company, ” Employees, Anchor Brewing
Locations:
Sapporo, California