Anchor Steam: Iconic San Francisco beer is ending production

Jul. 18, 2023 Food & Drink

San Francisco’s Anchor markets itself as the oldest craft brewery in America. It has survived earthquakes, fires, prohibition, and depressions. Now it’s closing.

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Credits

Guest:

Peter Hartlaub - culture critic, The San Francisco Chronicle

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel

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