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Anchor Brewing Debuts ‘Go West! IPA’

Anchor Brewing Company announces the debut of Go West! IPA™, an adventurous new IPA inspired by the California Gold Rush and all those who Go West! Bright and golden in color, Go West! IPA (6.7% ABV) is made with pale 2-row barley malt and dry-hopped with a unique blend of 4 American hops in a new, custom built tank designed to enhance the hop aroma

Anchor Brewing Appoints New President

Anchor Brewing Company announces a new President, Matt Davenport, to oversee sales, distribution, and brand development for America’s first craft brewery

Anchor Brewing Company’s Winter Wheat Returns

Anchor Brewing Company announces the return of Anchor Winter Wheat™, a classic winter warmer brewed with malted barley and five varieties of wheat. Anchor has been making wheat beers since the summer of 1984. In the winter of 2014, Anchor introduced their first dark wheat beer with the debut of Anchor Winter Wheat (7% ABV). For the second year, Anchor Winter Wheat joins Anchor Christmas Ale as a beloved and highly anticipated winter seasonal offering.

Anchor Brewing Welcomes the Fall Season with BigLeaf Maple Autumn Red

Today, Anchor Brewing announces the seasonal return of BigLeaf Maple Autumn Red, distinctive red ale brewed with real maple syrup. “We chose the syrup of the Bigleaf Maple tree not just because of the syrup’s complexity, but because it’s a native California tree. We are always inspired by the beauty and flavors of California, and our BigLeaf Maple Autumn Red is just another way we can honor our home state,” said Anchor Brewmaster Mark Carpenter.

Anchor Brewing and San Francisco Giants Collaborate on New Lager

Anchor Brewing has once again broadened its partnership with the San Francisco Giants, introducing a new “limited-edition” collaboration brew: Orange Splash Lager. The new beer — paying homage to the AT&T Park’s notorious “splash hits” (home runs that land on the fly into “McCovey Cove,” located beyond the right field wall) — blends pale 2-row, Caramel and Patagonia malts with Apollo, Bravo and experimental hops for a refreshing, citrus-forward beverage, the company said.

Anchor Releases California Craft Pack

Today, Anchor Brewing Company announces the release of the California Craft-Pack, a unique mixed 6-pack featuring two cans each of Anchor California Lager®, Liberty Ale®, and Anchor IPA™.

Anchor to Sell BrewDog Distribution Rights

While preparing to build out its first large-scale production facility on American soil, the Scottish craft beer stalwart BrewDog is also working out plans to retake control of its U.S. distribution. Anchor Brewing, which has imported the BrewDog brand since 2010, has agreed to sell back the company’s distribution rights for an undisclosed sum, Anchor CEO and co-owner Keith Greggor told Brewbound.

Anchor Releases Luxardo Cherry Ale

Today, Anchor Brewing Company announces the release of the eighth brew in their Zymaster® Series, Luxardo® Cherry Ale (6% ABV).

Anchor Brewing Launches ‘Drink Steam’ Initiative

Anchor Brewing Company announces its “Drink Steam” initiative, which introduces a package evolution and kicks off in San Francisco with events, print, digital and out-of-home showcasing curated photography and storytelling focused on craftsmanship and culture. “Drink Steam” is an invitation to try America’s First Craft Beer.

Anchor Brewing Launches IPA in Cans

Anchor Brewing Company announces the release of Anchor IPA™ in cans; a new package for the adventurous brew in Anchor’s core lineup of distinctive, hand-crafted beers.