In Episode 279, Dave dives into the rise, fall, and lasting legacy of Anchor Brewing, one of the true pioneers of American craft beer. From its 19th-century roots to the steam beer that helped kickstart the modern craft movement, this episode looks at how Anchor shaped the industry — and why its story still hits so hard today.

Main Topics

The History of Anchor Brewing A full walkthrough of Anchor’s incredible journey, including:

• Its founding during the California Gold Rush
• The near-collapse in the 1950s and 60s
• The Fritz Maytag rescue that changed everything
• How Anchor Steam became a craft icon
• The challenges leading up to its 2023 closure

• A Taste of the Past: Our Special Ale Dave revisits an old review of Anchor’s 2020 Our Special Ale.

 • Beer News of the Week The latest headlines, industry shifts, and brewing world stories worth knowing — delivered with the usual no-nonsense commentary.

• Is PBR Extra Any Good? At $4 for a 30-pack, Dave puts PBR Extra to the test and gives a straight, honest verdict.





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