Episode 235 - [LIVE] The Collapse of Anchor Brewing

Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education

In Episode 235 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing the situation leading to Anchor Brewing closing. We also have an article provided by a listener discussing the decline of attendance and potential death of beer festivals. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

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BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Fremont Brewing Coconut Cacao Barrel aged Dark Star (2022)

Fort George Brewery 3-Way IPA (2023)

Angry Chair Brewing Futile Confession (2020)

Leaven Brewing The Vanilla Goat

Barriehaus Beer Co Here’s your F***ing Hefe!

Cantillon Kriek 100% Lambic

Cantillon Rose’ de Gambrinus Framboise Lambic

Drekker Brewing Co There Will Be PRRRT - Jules Deluxe Pastry Sour

Drekker Brewing Co CHONK ‘Merica Cake Pastry Sour

Jim Dandy Brewing 5 Year Beer NE IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

DESPERATE TIMES: ANCHOR BREWING EXITS NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION, ENDS CHRISTMAS ALE found on the American Craft beer website

Anchor Employees Launch Bid to Rescue Iconic Brewery from Liquidation written by Dave Infante found on VinePair website

Our friends at It’s All Beer Podcast just released an episode with some good history and detail about Anchor Brewing. Link to the episode Farewell to Anchor