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.<br /><br />Main Topics<br /><br />The History of Anchor Brewing A full walkthrough of Anchor’s incredible journey, including:<br /><ul><li>Its founding during the California Gold Rush</li><li>The near-collapse in the 1950s and 60s</li><li>The Fritz Maytag rescue that changed everything</li><li>How Anchor Steam became a craft icon</li><li>The challenges leading up to its 2023 closure</li></ul>• A Taste of the Past: Our Special Ale Dave revisits an old review of Anchor’s 2020 Our Special Ale.<br /><br /> • Beer News of the Week The latest headlines, industry shifts, and brewing world stories worth knowing — delivered with the usual no-nonsense commentary.<br /><br />• Is PBR Extra Any Good? At $4 for a 30-pack, Dave puts PBR Extra to the test and gives a straight, honest verdict.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://beermediagroup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Beer Media Group</b></a>
