The exterior of Anchor Brewing Company can be seen in San Francisco. The company was acquired by Japanese beer giant Sapporo in 2017. The exterior of Anchor Brewing Company can be seen in San Francisco. The company was acquired by Japanese beer giant Sapporo in 2017. Lead distiller Kendra Scott cleans out the still after pumping out the gin at Anchor Distilling in San Francisco. Lead distiller Kendra Scott cleans out the still after pumping out the gin at Anchor Distilling in San Francisco.